WENR: July/August, 2016: Americas

Brazil Dominates Latin America University Rankings

Times Higher Education (THE) released a pilot ranking of the top ten universities in Latin America. The rankings rely on the same performance indicators as those used to rank universities worldwide.

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WENR, July/August 2016: Europe

Ireland: Brexit May Lead to a Flood of International Enrollments

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union puts the future of some 10,905 Irish students studying in U.K. colleges and universities in question.

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WENR, July/August 2016: Middle East

Turkey: Government Removes 1,500 University Deans

In the wake of July’s coup attempt, the Turkish government demanded the resignation of 1,500 university deans. The attempt to identify political opponents and quash dissent has reportedly affected more than 50,000 people, many of them students, teachers, and academics.

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