Higher education report shows overall improvements, some COVID setbacks
In a new report by Oregon, after several years of somewhat stagnant outcomes, the 2021 data show a slight improvement in bachelor’s degree attainment. “If the recent decline in college-going rate is a pandemic anomaly, then continued slow growth or stability in education attainment is likely,” the report said.
To know more: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2022/11/higher-education-report-shows-overall-improvements-some-covid-setbacks.html
Be prudent, buy student travel insurance if going abroad to study
According to Manas Kapoor, Product Head- Travel Insurance, Policybazaar.com, having student travel insurance coverage must be a priority. It makes financial sense to buy a plan from India as it costs less here. The student travel insurance is about 1 to 1.5 percent of the course fee.
To know more: https://telanganatoday.com/be-prudent-buy-student-travel-insurance-if-going-abroad-to-study
47% of Indian Study Abroad Aspirants still prefer the US Over Other Overseas
Around 47 percent of Indian study abroad aspirants still prefer the US over other overseas destinations, claims the iSchoolConnect Survey 2022. The survey also added that 85 percent of Indian respondents regarded the availability of scholarships and financial aid as significant factors when choosing a university.
Better reporting of attacks on higher education needed - University World News
The Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) has called on the international community, governments, and higher education institutions to improve reporting of attacks on higher education and threats to academic freedom. In its latest annual Free to Think report into attacks on higher education and academic freedom, released on Tuesday, its researchers reported 391 attacks on higher education communities in 65 countries and territories between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.
International Education Week returns with diverse offerings - University at Buffalo
After a pandemic-induced hiatus of two years, UB is once again celebrating International Education Week (IEW) to showcase important international education issues, as well as the cultural riches of the university community. “We are excited to join with many campus partners to mount a great program for IEW this year,” says Nojin Kwak, vice provost for international education.
To know more: https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2022/11/iew.html
Advancing democratic principles in higher education
UD Biden School’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative hosted its second annual national summit of higher education leaders at UD, Oct. 27-28. The event facilitated conversations and collaboration between faculty and staff representing a diverse range of colleges and universities from across the country.
To know details about the summit: https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2022/november/snf-faculty-summit-2022-stavros-niarchos-foundation-ithaca-initiative/
Fujitsu 100 Launched
Fujitsu Consulting India (FCI) has developed Fujitsu 100 - a recognition platform to empower students by identifying their potential and developing them into the future by sharpening their skills and inculcating in them the various qualities of leadership through FCI’s exclusive Learning and Development courses. Register at https://fujitsu100.in.fujitsu.com/registration/ on or before November 13.
To know more: https://fujitsu100.in.fujitsu.com/
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