Thunderbird Executive Education programs earn No. 20 in world ranking by Financial Times
The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University has been recognized by the Financial Times Executive Education rankings for 2023 for its exceptional delivery of custom and open enrollment programs. The 2023 rankings also placed Thunderbird at No. 5 in the world for best “overseas custom programs” and No. 11 for “most international participants” in open enrollment programs. Schools are ranked annually and include various criteria, such as program design, teaching methods and materials, level of internationality, overseas programs, innovativeness, value for money, growth, partner schools and faculty diversity.
To learn more - https://news.asu.edu/20230526-thunderbird-executive-education-programs-earn-no-20-world-ranking-financial-times
Foreign students in UK to lose right to bring family: What will change?
International students looking to study in the United Kingdom from next year will no longer be able to bring their family – including children or elderly parents – with them. The UK government’s new restrictions for overseas students, announced on Tuesday, are likely to have a significant impact for Indians aspiring to study abroad.
To learn more - https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/foreign-students-uk-visa-dependants-family-new-rules-britain-8629726/
Scholarship sends MSU students to study in Zambia, Israel and Japan - Springfield News-Leader
Seven Missouri State University students will head overseas this summer and fall to deepen their knowledge and expand their worldview. They were each awarded a competitive Gilman Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Five of the students will head to Zambia this summer. They will participate in the MSU education abroad research program with Mary Willis, department head of sociology and anthropology.
To learn more - https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/education/2023/05/26/scholarship-sends-msu-students-to-study-in-zambia-israel-and-japan/70249987007/
Exchanges of young talent set to get major boost
China willing to work with other countries to promote the global mobility of young talents, strengthen people-to-people exchanges and enhance global cooperation in education, and science and technology, official and experts from home and abroad said on Friday. Chen Jie, vice-minister of education, said the essence of innovation-driven development lies in talent. Talent drives development and innovation determines the future, he said. The Ministry of Education will continue to make efforts to cultivate and nurture young talent, in order to build a platform for the exchange of global innovation resources and accelerate the establishment of a world talent hub, Chen said.
China’s global education strategy and the growing divide between East and West
Debate around Confucius Institutes (CIs) has resurfaced in the UK. Two weeks ago, Rishi Sunak rescinded a pledge made last year to issue a complete ban on CIs, but he confirmed that sponsorship of Mandarin learning in schools will be dropped. Instead, a new program providing British civil servants with “China expertise in the tech and military sectors” will be introduced from 2024. Britain’s recent hostility toward CIs is representative of growing criticism among Western powers of the Chinese Communist Party’s involvement with educational institutions abroad.
To learn more - https://thechinaproject.com/2023/05/26/chinas-global-education-strategy-and-the-growing-divide-between-east-and-west/
Faculty members and colleges plan summer AI upskilling
As the pace of progress in AI writing tools accelerates, faculty members across the summer spectrum face a shared challenge: How can they upskill in AI for teaching and learning—fast? Some academics and institutions are offering AI faculty workshops or, in the words of Anna Mills, English instructor at the College of Marin, “safe spaces where we don’t feel overwhelmed by the fire hose of [AI] information and hot takes.” In these summer faculty AI workshops, some plan to take their first tentative steps in redesigning assignments to recognize the AI-infused landscape. Others expect to evolve their in-progress teaching-with-AI practices.
To learn more - https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/artificial-intelligence/2023/05/26/professors-plan-summer-ai-upskilling-or
First Lady encourages higher ed pathways beyond 4-year degrees
First Lady Jill Biden extolled the benefits of credentials beyond four-year degrees during a speech Thursday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. “For most people, a high school diploma alone isn’t enough to find a great career,” Biden said at the institute-sponsored event. However, degrees don’t have to be students’ only postsecondary options, she said. She said President Joe Biden understands the need to expand credentials beyond four-year degrees, and that the administration supports options like students taking college-level classes in high school or enrolling in apprenticeships.
To learn more - https://www.highereddive.com/news/first-lady-encourages-higher-ed-pathways-beyond-4-year-degrees/651425/
AI: UNESCO mobilizes education ministers from around the world for a co-ordinated response to ChatGPT
In response to the rapid emergence of new and powerful generative AI tools, on Thursday, UNESCO held the first global meeting of Ministers of Education to explore the immediate as well as far-reaching opportunities, challenges and risks that AI applications pose to education systems. Over 40 Ministers came together to share policy approaches and plans on how best to integrate these tools into education. During the online discussion on 25 May 2023, UNESCO presented a roadmap on generative AI and education, including open multistakeholder dialogue.
To learn more - https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/ai-unesco-mobilizes-education-ministers-around-world-co-ordinated-response-chatgpt
IGCSE Topper 2023 | Interview with Raj Narayan Sikder of Gems Akademia Global School
Cambridge International AS Level and A Level topper 2023 has been announced 25 May 2023. Raj Narayan Sikder of Class 12 from Gems Akademia Global School ranked first in Kolkata with an A* in all subjects. He scored 95.33%, highest across the state and is an AS and A level topper. When asked about his preparation strategy for the IGCSE Exam, he says, “My preparation strategy was slightly different from the other students. The prime thing was to create an interest towards the subject. I have always tried learning things in a very practical context and especially during the pandemic I had a lot of scope and platforms to explore the subjects I had my interest in.
“Also I would like to mention that I have always prioritised learning and knowing things. Whenever there’s anything I seem to not know, I always have the curiosity to find out everything about the subject.”
To learn more - https://www.telegraphindia.com/edugraph/campus/interview-with-raj-narayan-sikder-of-gems-akademia-global-school/cid/1939912
Balancing Your Budget While Studying Abroad: A Guide For Students
Embarking on a study abroad program is a transformative decision for any student. This experience provides unparalleled opportunities for career building, fosters a global perspective, enhances future prospects, and exposes students to new cultural experiences that serve as an education in itself. As students prepare to embark on their study abroad journey, it’s essential to manage their finances efficiently. Here is a list of things you can do to balance your budget.
To learn more - https://tennews.in/balancing-your-budget-while-studying-abroad-a-guide-for-students/
Foreign teachers to be offered £10k to work in UK amid shortages
Foreign teachers will be offered £10,000 to work in English schools amid chronic staffing shortages, according to a report. Ministers have begun an overseas recruitment drive following a rise in vacancies, The Times reports. Under the new scheme, hundreds of maths, science and language teachers will be recruited from countries including India and Nigeria to plug staffing shortages.
Sherbin Fellowship Allows Senior to Spend 10 Months Overseas - Kalamazoo College
A new fellowship established by alumnus Robert Sherbin ’79 and named after his father, Jerry, is giving its first Kalamazoo College graduating senior a chance to go overseas for 10 months while exploring a subject of deep personal interest.
To fulfill her fellowship, Elle Waldron ’23—a women, gender and sexuality (WGS) major—will visit a variety of feminist and gender-equity organizations to witness the tools and strategies they use to execute their work and complete their goals.
To learn more - https://www.kzoo.edu/news/sherbin-fellowship/
Number of Hong Kong students at Britain’s independent schools surges nearly fivefold in 2 years
The number of Hong Kong students in Britain’s private independent schools shot up almost five times in two years, as affluent parents chose to pay more for their children’s education.
According to a report by the United Kingdom’s Independent Schools Council last week, 2,357 students from Hong Kong with at least one parent living in the UK were attending exclusive schools, up from 1,538 last year and 496 in 2021. There were almost 5,654 more Hong Kong students in private schools whose parents lived overseas. Hongkongers were the biggest group of overseas students in private schools for the second consecutive year, followed by those from mainland China and Germany.
Study abroad expert thinks you should care about currency fluctuations; here's why
Studying abroad can be an enriching experience, academically as well as culturally. For an Indian student planning to study in the US or UK, it is important to factor in currency fluctuations, which can affect the overall budget. Five years back, in May 2018, a US dollar was equal to Rs 67.72 – today a dollar is Rs 82.3 – a change of almost 20%! In the past 1 year, from May 2022 to May 2023, the US dollar has gained 6% on the Indian rupee. Thus, from an Indian perspective, you need to spend more for the same service. A more expensive dollar means that the cost of funding studies, as well as expenses overseas, has also gone up. These are points to consider if you are funding your education via a loan, as many students do.
To learn more - https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/study-abroad-expert-thinks-you-should-care-about-currency-fluctuations-heres-why
This Univ. of Washington startup wants to automate college admissions counseling
A student-led startup at the University of Washington wants to help high school students apply to college through a platform that includes educational content and an AI counseling tool.
Cledge recently won the UW Dempsey Startup Competition, receiving the grand prize of $25,000. The 2-year-old company was founded by Ayan Gupta and Faraz Qureshi, both computer science students and members of UW’s Lavin Entrepreneurship Program. The platform provides users a progress report on where they stand in the context of their application and desired outcome, making recommendations on how to improve competitiveness. If a student hopes to study computer science in college, for instance, the platform might recommend they take AP Chemistry or AP Biology.
To learn more - https://www.geekwire.com/2023/this-univ-of-washington-startup-wants-to-automate-college-admissions-counseling/
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