Internationalisation

Australia’s proposed international education levy is replete with policy contradictions, new paper argues

The post-war scheme is 75 years old this year, but global conditions still cry out for inclusive international collaboration initiatives, says Maria Balinska

An early draft of the Knowledge Security Act suggests mass screening non-EU students and academics based on discipline, departing from an on-demand approach that won admiration abroad

Successful efforts to boost China’s citation standing are part of plan to push regulation away from current global norms, says thinktank analyst

Greater understanding of the risks will help plot a sensible course between academic freedom and government control, says Fiona Quimbre

Growth rates run counter to government policy objectives, Australian conference hears

While Britain has gained ground as top-choice destination, it is being pipped by a resurgent Australia

As geopolitical tensions and political scrutiny mount, knowledge diplomacy becomes both harder and more important, says Shearer West 

Census data on higher education qualifications, which is broken down by age and sex for the first time, shows that 60 per cent of some age groups graduated from university

Agency accused of violating Lisbon convention for quizzing students who earned foreign credit after governance rift at the University of Theatre and Film in Budapest

Recruitment target is a ‘staged performance’ unlikely to yield real results, according to academics

Decision might be politically motivated but will do little to help science graduates, researcher suggests

Observers welcome efforts to tackle visa fraud but say new compliance efforts must be ‘robust’

Three years after province cut its budget by a third, leaner flagship university sees a moment to leap; students hope they can make it

Despite drop in Western students, cheap education and science-focused offerings continue to draw international learners from Russia’s political allies

Increased visa fees and health surcharges are likely to compound the Brexit effect on EU academics’ willingness to stay in the UK, say five researchers

The internationalisation process should centre on quality assurance – but this is not necessarily a top priority in post-conflict regions, says Michèle Wera

Creating a cross-border qualification within a year is hugely ambitious but the wider benefits of mobility should be huge, say Jo Angouri and Jan Palmowski

While Covid has perforated the rankings bubble of the front runners, better commercial engagement and refined research measures have boosted much of the middle tier

Asia saw the largest rise of all continents in research quality, teaching score, and overall performance in the latest World University Rankings

North America has also revived while Oceania’s international outlook has dipped. Patrick Jack picks out key rankings trends

UK universities are overwhelmingly represented at the top of the international outlook pillar

In departure from previous small-scale efforts, initiative seeks to retain thousands of students for work after graduation

The authoritarian country has rich datasets for research collaboration, but while some new regulations may feel familiar to European eyes, any comfort must come with big ethical caveats, an expert says

New Delhi could wreak considerable damage to Canadian universities by playing on Indian families’ concerns over student safety abroad, says academic

Swinburne abruptly terminates 30 per cent fee reductions for foreigners who fall foul of ‘gotcha’ clauses

Institutional partnerships are on the rise, but the sector must do even more to join forces to tackle global challenges, writes Linda G. Mills

After the celebrations, German and UK research universities have immediately begun to swap notes on how the latter can best shape proposals for the programme’s remaining calls

Preeti Aghalayam faces the daunting task of getting a Zanzibar campus up and running – quickly

Authors of Swedish study caution that one experiment should not be used as basis for ‘radical overhaul’ of education policy but urge ‘more informed discussion’

If Australia proceeds with a levy on international students’ fees, the money should only be used for students’ benefit, representative body argues

Offering education in India could help minimise the effects of the UK’s crackdown on dependants coming into the country, researchers say

Monterrey Institute of Technology’s president says it is setting aside £46 million for international hires to compete with the global standard of living

Lord Johnson says universities’ ‘cross your fingers’ strategy is unwise and urges government action

From just 200 universities to almost 2,000, the World University Rankings have become more global and more inclusive. Ellie Bothwell goes through the archives to examine the most noteworthy developments  

UK and US might have benefited from significant drop in travel to Australia and New Zealand, according to Education at a Glance

Some fear anti-Anglicisation politician will stick to hard line if he wins big, but even milder consensus to limit non-Dutch teaching to a third of each programme would bring major disruption to many departments

Forward College is having some success selling LSE-designed courses in student-magnet capitals, but faces stiff competition as it seeks to build a brand beyond its awarding institution

Sustainability-focused alliance to include institutions from Asian continent and more far-flung Egypt and Brazil

Student numbers at all-time high after nine record months of visa grants

Government initiative may require change in mindset for institutions ‘historically resistant’ to international activities, scholars say

Anger over ‘double-taxing’ of foreign researchers thanks to £1,000-plus levy is causing scientific talent to explore job opportunities outside the UK, warn scientists

One in five waiting more than a year for doctoral visas despite claims processing times have been speeded up

Drop in international students applying via Ucas, down to lowest level since 2014, might offer signs of market pressures

Australian rule changes, like UK clampdown and mooted Canadian cap, coincide with exploding enrolments from South Asia

With housing shortages at crisis levels, including on campuses, Trudeau minister suggests placing limits on country’s burgeoning international sector

US grant agency hopes to ensure a more scientific approach after years of political battles over risks of China collaborations

While sector welcomes changes to be rolled out ‘imminently’, subsequent reforms could prove less popular

Changes in heads of state mean fewer US alumni at global top table, but its figures are bolstered by Stanford graduate Rishi Sunak

The UK’s first Palestinian vice-chancellor discusses proving the value of creative degrees in a hostile climate, how to internationalise rural towns and what growing up with nine siblings can teach you about academic life

Rampant discounting blunts income being made from steep increase in overseas students, as regulator plans action on recruitment

New models beckon after ‘golden age’, sociologist predicts, as source countries seek to plug skills haemorrhage

Debates about international student numbers are highly politicised. But the contribution they make is far more nuanced than any statistics allow

Trip Down Under seen as a positive sign for international education on both sides of the Tasman

ONS moves to improve student flows data seen as opportunity to separate international recruitment from UK’s toxic politics

Critics say joint venture is doomed to fail in an ‘ultra-competitive market’, but Massey insists it has done its homework

Colleges conclude that international experience too valuable to delay, but also show caution about mandates and size

University of Surrey sets up Hong Kong studies hub as political pressures drive Hong Kong academics to the UK

While domestic student numbers are declining, India’s vast underserved student cohort offer solutions for both nations, says Kyuseok Kim

Independent panel agrees Baden-Württemberg should stop charging overseas learners, but its chair predicts ‘avalanche’ of fees-for-all could follow