International
Yet More Dumb University Rankings
Paul Greatrix returns to the subject of dumb university rankings, taking in everything from the effect of "dry" campus policies on the crime rate to the proximity to campus of popular cut-price chains of public houses.
The post Yet More Dumb University Rankings appeared first on Wonkhe.
What do smaller institutions think about the student visa system?
If more than 10% of institutional visa requests are refused, the institution is automatically removed from the Tier 4 register. Smaller institutions have particular concerns about this - Alex Bols, Chris Taylor and Joe Johnson explain.
The post What do smaller institutions think about the student visa system? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Tiger feet and the growth of education tourism
Education tourism is a booming $4.5bn business, and prospective students from China and their families are leading the way. Paul Greatrix examines the way a visit to a campus can inspire educational attainment.
The post Tiger feet and the growth of education tourism appeared first on Wonkhe.
World Party – the latest THE world university rankings
The latest league table of the season is out with the publication of the all new THE World University Rankings 2018. And it’s glory for the UK as two of our most ancient of universities bag the top two places for the first time ever. The full details can be found here but it is... read more
The post World Party – the latest THE world university rankings appeared first on Wonkhe.
Cruel summer – the all new ARWU world ranking
The 2017 Shanghai academic ranking of world universities is out. What better to enjoy with a cocktail on the beach? ponders Paul Greatrix.
The post Cruel summer – the all new ARWU world ranking appeared first on Wonkhe.
What the Sunday Times got wrong on ‘crowding out’ British students
The Sunday Times made waves this weekend with accusations that international students are 'shutting out' UK students. But have they misread the available data from HESA?
The post What the Sunday Times got wrong on ‘crowding out’ British students appeared first on Wonkhe.
University record breakers – Dedication’s what you need
One of the great things universities offer is the opportunity for students to experiment and push boundaries. And many of them decide the best way to do this is by trying to break world records for really strange activities.
The post University record breakers – Dedication’s what you need appeared first on Wonkhe.
Out of ‘site’, out of mind? Overseas degree delivery and the student experience
UUKi's Raegan Hiles makes an impassioned case for investing in the student experience in TNE, bringing it on a par with the importance attached to the student experience at home.
The post Out of ‘site’, out of mind? Overseas degree delivery and the student experience appeared first on Wonkhe.
What could TEF mean for international recruitment?
Some in the sector have claimed that TEF could harm UK universities' international reputations. Nona Buckley-Irvine looks at those institutions which have the most to gain and lose from their outcomes.
The post What could TEF mean for international recruitment? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Real internationalisation: thoughts after the gold rush
Establishing an overseas campus is very far from straightforward. Universities will better reap the rewards on their investment if they look beyond the short-term financial gains, writes Paul Greatrix.
The post Real internationalisation: thoughts after the gold rush appeared first on Wonkhe.