Regional International Brain Circulation Positive for Research At the recent 2012 Global University Summit held in Chicago this spring, Nick Fowler, managing director of A&G Institutions at Elsevier, presented the preliminary findings of “Global Brain Migration,” a report that tracks the movement of scientific talent…
Regional Universities Internationalize Through Consortia The consortia model of internationalization allows universities to combine their strengths in setting up new centers of learning abroad, reports International Focus, drawing on a number of examples to highlight the model. In Shanghai, students at the Sino-British College (SBC),…
Regional Islamic Nations Look to Build Education Cooperation The Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has announced a higher education exchange program, which is being designed to encourage scholarships, faculty exchanges, and collaboration on distance learning methods and research projects among its 57 member countries….
WES Staff A recent research report by WES Research & Advisory Services divided the U.S.-bound international student body into four different segments – Strivers, Strugglers, Explorers and Highfliers – based on their academic preparedness and financial resources. Given the budgetary challenges currently faced by many public institutions in the…
Regional China and Australia Increase Support and University Relationships in Africa Both China and Australia have recently pledged increased support for African higher education. The China-Africa strategic partnership has strengthened its focus on higher education, and the Australia-Africa Universities Network seeks to build collaboration with…