Internationalisation

Provinces promise action against private operators, but universities fear Trudeau is going too far, too fast, without consulting sector

European Commission stresses that ‘with academic freedom comes academic responsibility’, aiming to ‘de-risk, not to de-couple’ scientific collaboration

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne says quality of education under pressure due to rapid enrolment growth

Trudeau administration acts after long warning that it won’t tolerate abuses by private campuses and resulting housing shortages

Campuses in urban areas of Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia may be first to face federal cap on education visas

As the domestic youth population plummets, Korean institutions are looking to international students to make up shortfalls. But can such a strategy compensate – and can it be enacted in time? Pola Lem reports from Korea

German Academic Exchange Service advocates continued engagement, but on universities’ own terms

Collaboration between Lancaster and Deakin universities aims to welcome first students in September

Exodus of junior scholars from Europe tips balance of university workforce

Fears over Home Office seeking ‘back door extension’ to review amid debate over terms of reference and what ‘abuse’ means

Ewan Kirk, entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of Cambridge, says Westminster government is being ‘driven by the madness of the immigration debate’

But study notes later modifications to flagship policy have started to broaden out membership in terms of prestige and geography

Resurgence of virus among vulnerable overseas students prompts calls for better awareness campaigns and pharmaceutical subsidies

Opening outpost alongside other Western universities designed to help drive collaboration in South-east Asia

Restrictions would increase registration fees for non-EU learners, but plans to make international students pay returnable deposits for residence are already in doubt

After brief pause to assess security, Birthright programme again gives Jewish students free tours of nation, but faces questions over limited Palestinian perspective

Higher education providers participating in UK’s Erasmus+ alternative say application process was either very or fairly difficult

The former science minister talks to Jack Grove about his concerns over recent visa reforms and his ‘lonely battle’ to keep Britain in Horizon Europe

Prime minister’s drive for ‘political capital’ on net migration risks ‘long-term damage’ to international reputation, UK sector warns

Chungbuk National University head says simply ‘selling degrees’ is not in the interest of students or the sector

While new salary threshold has been announced, clarity on level of discount applied for key roles in higher education is yet to come

The recent election result underlines that international student recruitment is encountering limits, both physical and political, says Michèle Wera

Professor says Nigerian students feel ‘targeted’ by Westminster policies

Cutting entitlements will be counter-productive unless countries address cultural barriers keeping international graduates from meaningful work

The UK government must pledge to maintain the graduate route and confine its review to genuine abuse, says Jamie Arrowsmith

Groups representing 61 research-intensive universities across Germany, France, the UK and Switzerland say that stronger research partnerships strengthen the whole of Europe

Canberra’s attempt to reduce backlog of ‘permanently temporary’ graduates hamstrung by trade agreement

While Americans return to institutions worldwide, Biden administration talks of post-Covid academic reset with political rival but largely prevents it

Seven in 10 Chinese students more likely to stay in the UK because of the graduate visa route, Ucas report adds

Australia’s now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t approach reflects policy patterns in other leading education destinations

Report calls on universities to expand and diversify overseas delivery

Many international students who stay in the country using two-year graduate route end up in low wage jobs, finds key government body

Education exports and high student loan repayments help offset damage from inflation and interest rates, according to Australian mini-budget

But minister refuses to rule out further changes to post-study work visa as he outlines details of coming review

Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities calls for ‘significant boost’ to partnerships with non-European institutions

The global battle for talent means attracting students who simply can’t and won’t choose the UK if post-study work is curtailed, says Sanam Arora

Representative groups broadly welcome focus on quality and integrity, but proposed changes to migration points test will be pivotal

‘Branding opportunity of a lifetime’ raises awareness of Gulf state’s campuses

Vietnamese students the most concerned with the cost of living and course fees, while Nigerians most worried about immigration process

Swiss university will also establish 20 new professorships, funded by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation

Federal immigration minister also warns provinces and campuses they ‘will not like’ his penalties if students from abroad aren’t treated better

Despite record earnings, commencements and visa lodgements, analyst predicts ‘readjustment’

University of Tehran plans outposts in India, Iraq, Syria and Georgia, plus closer ties with Russia and China

Vice-chancellors warn that UK government immigration policy is behind fall in international recruitment by having ‘negative impact on perceptions’

Recently announced changes to skilled worker visa ‘bitter news’, says European Research Council president Maria Leptin

While concessions and newly flagged exemptions provide reassurance over Australia’s proposed defence trade control changes, ‘grey areas’ remain

Recent increases to already sky-high visa and health service costs have prompted worries that talented overseas-born academics will turn their backs on the UK, undermining the country’s lofty scientific ambitions. As a new home secretary takes office, Jack Grove hears from some of those affected

Graduate route needs fresh look to ‘prevent abuse’, says home secretary, as increase in visa salary thresholds confirmed

Criticism of Australia’s ‘tax’ on international students escalates amid signs that it may be a done deal

Financial shortfalls follow student hunger strikes and faculty suspensions and ‘bode ill’ for long-term future of South Asian University

Equal collaboration demands investment from the Global North in key research infrastructures in the Global South, say ’Funmi Olonisakin and Jan Palmowski

Xenophobia and complex career paths also dissuade researchers from pursuing professorships, study finds

Analysis of growing distance between researchers looks at puzzle of why digital connections have not led to upsurge in innovation

Leading Korean and US institutions are equal partners in development of New York outpost

Higher satisfaction levels among the rising numbers of Indian and Pakistani students have led to strong approval ratings for UK universities, says Advance HE

Victory of Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom likely to lead to stronger crackdown on English-language teaching and international student intakes, experts say

Central Asia could offer an academic landing ground for stranded learners who fled war 18 months ago, scholar says

Trickling down funding through grants that can only be accessed by Global North colleagues intrinsically perpetuates inequity, says Manuel Barcia

MEPs say EU needs jurisdiction over higher education to ensure mutual recognition of qualifications, among other things, but universities aren’t so sure

Negotiations on association deal completed, says joint statement, with signing expected in 2024