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HE News Brief 1.6.10
by Abby Chau
From the Iraq higher education system to a boost in the kiwi economy, here are this week’s news stories:
- During the India-UAE: Leveraging the Knowledge Economy Paradigm forum in Abu Dhabi, both countries pledged more robust cooperation in education. Citing the economic climate and the possibility of a human resource crisis, both India and the UAE said distance learning programmes may be a good way forward.
Full Story: Gulf News
- One of the many legacies the U.S will leave behind in Iraq appears to take the form of an uber expensive liberal arts university. The American University of Iraq, according to this article, has only attracted 375 students as high tuition costs and the impracticality of a liberal arts education are cited as barriers to attract enrolment.(See our 16.3.2010 post for more information regarding the Iraq Higher Education System)
Full Story: Guardian
More: Asharq Alawsat
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HE News Brief 23.03.10
by Abby Chau
Here is another set of higher education-related news that not only dominated media headlines this past week, but also fueled debate at our staff meeting today:
- The proposed university budget cuts dominate the higher educational headlines. This one in particular is an insightful, albeit gloomy, read of the future diagnosis of universities.
Full Story: BBC News - More: A related article on whether UK educational rankings are going to falter. The Independent.
- Global universities are poised to attract UK students with their promise of more affordable education and a rising reputation for academic excellence.
Full Story: The Independent
- Following the furore over higher education budget cuts, students are staging sit-ins in order to voice their discontent.
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