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A view from Abuja: the global refugee crisis and higher education

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I listened to a colleague from Maiduguri University in Northeast Nigeria recount how, time after time, the campus had been attacked and partly destroyed For the global higher education community, this is an enormous challenge, and one that the UNHCR and its many partners are making massive efforts to meet.

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First UK Russell Group branch campus announced in Egypt

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The establishment of a Russell Group branch campus in Egypt an unprecedented first for Africa is a groundbreaking achievement that symbolises the boundless potential of collaboration in higher education, said Egypts minister of higher education and scientific research, Mohamed Ayman Ashour.

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UAE explores further educational ties with Finland

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With the UAE being the largest destination for Finnish exports in the Gulf and Middle East region, its Ministry of Education is keen to leverage the well-built ties between the countries by drawing on Finland’s expertise in education.

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India explores initiatives to promote special visas for int’l students

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Launched in August 2023 by the Ministry of Education, the SII portal attracted over 72,218 students from 200 countries for the academic year 2024/25, according to a report by The Times of India. million and 2 million, UGC has spearheaded policies aimed at internationalisation in Indias higher education sector.

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International universities eye Nepal’s high student mobility

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According to Acumen, Nepal Rising helped the universities gain deeper insights into the South Asian countrys K-12 market, transnational education space and government regulations in the education sector, and also encouraged engagement with over 35 Nepali counsellors and agents. said Shrestha.

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Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

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” Spokesperson, Ministry of Education According to official statement by the MoE: “The discussion centered on strengthening academic and research collaborations between JHU and premier Indian higher education institutions. The delegation actively discussed establishing an offshore JHU campus in India.”

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British Council partners with UNICEF Egypt

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The two organisations will work with Egypts Ministry of Education to create a new English-language curriculum to prepare secondary school students for an increasingly globalised world. The ministry considers this initiative a pivotal step toward achieving sustainable development goals in the education sector, he added.