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Students in UK Hit by Cost-of-Living Crisis, Job Insecurity and Soaring Food Prices

The "class of 2022" has graduated into the worst cost of living crisis in decades due to skyrocketing energy prices, rising food prices, and the possibility of a recession. According to Shreya Nanda, an economist with the Institute for Public Policy Research's Centre for Economic Justice, students have been experiencing their own crisis for many years as a result of stagnant wages, rising rents, high marginal tax rates for children, and a reduction in state spending.

Canadian Government Announces Work Permit Extension for Former International Students

Former international students whose work permits are about to expire will be given the chance to continue working in Canada for an additional 18 months, according to the Canadian government. Additionally, those who are still in Canada will be able to work while they wait for their permit to be extended as part of the change. The announcement comes after a related notification earlier in the year that recent international graduates would be given the opportunity to stay and work in Canada for longer to address labour shortages in Canada.

New Zealand Starts Visa Processing: Opens International Borders Post Pandemic

On July 31, 2022, at midnight, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand's borders would once again be open to visitors from abroad. The choice would allow visitors and students from other countries who do not require visas to enter the country. She asserted that despite the opening of borders, the procedure was cautious and staged. The decision is a huge relief for the struggling New Zealand international education sector and the tourism industry.

Textbook Publisher Pearson Plans to Sell Digital Textbooks as NFTs

Pearson, a publisher of educational textbooks, recently announced its plans to convert its textbooks into NFTs. After finishing their studies, most students no longer require their textbooks. The opportunity for Pearson to profit from second-hand sales is therefore excellent by dropping textbook NFTs that can be sold on the secondary market.

Association of Commonwealth Universities Holds Event to Promote International Partnership and Innovations

The Association of Commonwealth Universities held a major event that brought together business and government leaders to find opportunities for global collaboration and innovations for sustainable growth. The event was an opportunity to highlight how UK exports are driving systemic change in education systems around the world by delivering inclusive programmes that are tailored to local economies.

Is the US International Education Sector in Crisis Due to Staff Shortage?

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many college campuses across the United States turned to online learning. International education offices were among the hardest hit, with travel restrictions and lockdowns implemented globally. Many employees were laid off or furloughed as a result. Despite this, numerous staff members have since moved on to other HEIs, transitioned to the private sector, or left the field entirely.

Taith Project: Wales Successfully Launches New Reciprocal Exchange Program

Renamed as Taith, a £65 million programme that was first announced in March 2021 now supports both inbound and outbound mobility. According to sources, the first funding category will support both short-and long-term initiatives that promote physical, virtual, and blended outward and inward mobility. A second funding solicitation for initiatives involving international organisations will go live in October 2022.

US Department of State Grants Upto $1.5m For Study Abroad Programs

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently announced the grants for the 2022 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad programme, which incorporates initiatives to incentivise more American students to study abroad. Awardees are spread across 32 states and Puerto Rico, and they include 10 community colleges and 18 institutions that serve minorities. It represents a significant increase over the 26 schools that received funding last year, including nine institutions that serve minorities and five community colleges.

Destination Gold Coast Delegation on Europe Tour to Promote Gold Coast Region to The World

Mayor Tom Tate was part of a Gold Coast, Queensland, delegation that travelled to London to promote the main benefits and reasons for studying and travelling to the Gold Coast. On tour, the delegation discussed specifics regarding post-study work rights for international students in addition to highlighting the "beautiful lifestyle" and "desirable living conditions" the Gold Coast has to offer, such as Southern Cross University's campus being 400 metres from the beach.

Coursera Reports Decline in Revenue from Degree Business

One of the first MOOC providers, Coursera began operations a decade ago with the mission of making college-level courses accessible to everyone. In 2015, the platform hosted its first master's degree programme, and in 2018, it hosted its first bachelor's degree programme. While Coursera's overall revenue increased in the second quarter of 2022, its degree-related revenue fell by 4% to $11.4 million, according to the company's most recent earnings report.

Sources: 32,000 African Students Benefit from Government of India’s Scholarships

According to sources, of the 50,000 opportunities the nation promised to provide African students over a 10-year period, 32,000 African students have benefited from Indian government scholarships since 2015. Confirming the news, India’s External Affairs Minister said that the new figures, according to Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, are in addition to the thousands of other students from the continent's 19 different countries who have benefited from his government's e-VidyaBharti virtual education platform since 2019.