article thumbnail

Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

The PIE News

” 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.”

article thumbnail

India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program

The PIE News

The program, coordinated by Finlands ministry of economic affairs and employment, and ministry of education and culture, encourages education-based and work-based immigration. Students from India who study in Finnish institutions usually go for science and technology courses, said Lhdevirta.

university leaders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

The PIE News

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. One of the major advantages of the Study in India portal is the increased visibility.

article thumbnail

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

The PIE News

There were lively discussions on curricula, employment, entrepreneurship, sustainable and equitable cross-border partnerships, the role of technology in building global and transdisciplinary competencies, climate change and green jobs, and much else besides. However, it was a smaller session on displaced populations that sticks in my mind.

article thumbnail

Saudi-US partnerships set to power Vision 2030 Goals

The PIE News

On the heels of the first Saudi-US Higher Education Partnerships Forum, co-organised by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education, the US Embassy, and IIE, and held in Riyadh, The PIE sat down with Michael Ratney, US ambassador to Saudi Arabia to explore the evolving landscape of educational collaboration between the two nations.

article thumbnail

ETS set to establish Global Capability Centre in Delhi

The PIE News

The centre, which could be established by next year, will focus on enhancing ETS’s operational capabilities across key areas such as finance, human resources, technology, business intelligence, and assessment operations. That one-hour session turned into a three-hour session,” said Jain.

article thumbnail

Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

The PIE News

Education has long focussed predominantly on equipping students with knowledge and skills, notes Al-Atabi. This is important, but technological advance, including the emergence of AI, is shifting more skilled work onto machines. Last year, numerous Indian institutions were in discussions regarding a proposed equitable TNE model.