New App Taps Student Loneliness, COVID Drop-Outs
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Umii, the new Glasgow-based app that was made to combat student isolation and loneliness, has been introduced to shed light on the looming crisis of escalating student drop-out tendencies due to the social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from combatting student loneliness, the application …
Taiwan to Grant Visas for 13,000 Int’l Students
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education announced on Aug. 11 that it would grant student visas to 13,000 international students pursuing a degree and those enrolled in Chinese-language scholarship programs in the country. Amid a nationwide level 2 COVID-19 alert, international students have been a priority of …
Sheridan College in Johnson County Launches Drop-In Tuesdays for Students
Sheridan College in Johnson County will host another Drop-in Tuesday this Aug. 17 at Bomber Mountain Civic Center, providing an opportunity for prospective students to drop by even with no appointment to register for classes and work with staff during extended hours. With Fall classes …
Walsh Releases Student Guidelines for Fall 2021 Campus Return
Progressively taking the necessary steps to provide an engaging academic and student life experience, Walsh University released campus return guidelines along with reporting and response protocols to prioritize the health and wellness of its campus community. Walsh committed to continue monitoring and assessing the guidance …
UE Offers Study Opportunities in Paris Through European Experience Programme
Due to insistent requests received in the past from partners and new applicants, the University of Europe (UE) has announced the reintroduction of the European Experience Programme, providing students with a unique educational opportunity in Paris. With the Paris-German ties, new recruitment opportunities await students …
More Int’l Students Expected To Enter Canadian Unis This Fall
While the 2020-2021 academic year has forced students to continue their education at home because of the pandemic, Canadian universities are anticipating to welcome more international students this fall. Post-secondary educational institutions are now reporting increased interest among students to study overseas amid the present-day …
Australia Plans Recovery After Massive Drop in Int’l Ed Market
Australian governments and educational institutions are crafting plans to recover from more than two-thirds of the alarming fall in international student demand for universities compared to the pre-pandemic state of international education. According to a new Australian National University (ANU) commissioned analysis, the situation is …
Australia Outlines Revival Plans for the Int’l Education Industry
As a new variant of the coronavirus leaves Australia with no choice but to be back under lockdown, Australian representative groups outline practical measures to carry out revival plans for the international education industry that the pandemic has impacted in recent months. To draft practical …
Canada Remains Top Study Destination Among Int’l Students
Despite the impacts of the pandemic on the international education sector, Canada continuously emerges as one of the top overseas destinations for international students to complete their college and university studies, as revealed in a poll conducted by IDP Connect. The survey of the education …
Swinburne Survey: Pandemic Impacts Learners’ Attitudes Toward Uni
Swinburne University of Technology’s new survey has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and changed what “lockdown learners” want to study and their priorities, concerns, attitude, and outlook toward university. The survey used insights from a sample size consisting of Year 12 and first-year …
