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中文Chinese and people of Chinese descent in the UK are about 466,000. Around the world, the estimated count of them who are also called overseas Chinese is 50 million, scattered in 100 countries across … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year: Nian Legends and Lessons
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International STEM Students Chose UK for High-Quality Education
The reputation for high-quality education is the main reason of majority of international undergraduate students for going to the United Kingdom to study science, technology, engineering and maths … [Read more...] about International STEM Students Chose UK for High-Quality Education
British Students to Experience India as Part of International Education
Students from around the world go to the United Kingdom to get their international education. But for British students to further experience international education, on top of their UK education, they … [Read more...] about British Students to Experience India as Part of International Education
Excluding Foreign Students from Migration Targets
Three-quarters of the surveyed Tory parliamentary candidates have agreed. Foreign student entrants need to be “excluded from any target for reducing migration.” Furthermore, seventy per cent of … [Read more...] about Excluding Foreign Students from Migration Targets
Offsetting the Decline in Foreign Student Entrants
The recent HEFCE findings saw a cause for universities to be crestfallen. After thirty years of steady climb, the UK institutions witnessed its first ever decline in foreign student entrants. The … [Read more...] about Offsetting the Decline in Foreign Student Entrants
Work and Study in China: Enhancing UK Students’ International Outlook
The support for UK students’ internships and academic scholarships in the world’s second economic powerhouse is indubitably growing. The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, sees … [Read more...] about Work and Study in China: Enhancing UK Students’ International Outlook
Each British Should Learn a Foreign Language for Country to Stay Ahead of the World
17% of interviewed employers say that the ability to speak at least one other language is very important when recruiting new employees to their company. 23% say that it is fairly important. That is a … [Read more...] about Each British Should Learn a Foreign Language for Country to Stay Ahead of the World
UK Universities Offer More Slots to Foreign Students than Locals
Foreign students enjoy more freedom in choosing degree courses than their British and European Union counterparts. This observation appears to be a form of discrimination because the former is charged … [Read more...] about UK Universities Offer More Slots to Foreign Students than Locals
Chevening Scholarship Applications Start 1 September 2013
Nigerians can pursue postgradaute education in the United Kingdom. The Chevening Scholarships is one of the ways. A total of more than 1,050 scholars from the African country have earned their higher … [Read more...] about Chevening Scholarship Applications Start 1 September 2013
Foreign Student Recruitment System is Cost-Inefficient; Huge Fees Should be Used in Improving Education
Commission payments given by universities to foreign student recruiters amounted to an estimated £120 million every year based on a study conducted by Uni-Pay and Centurus. Amidst the high recruitment … [Read more...] about Foreign Student Recruitment System is Cost-Inefficient; Huge Fees Should be Used in Improving Education
Foreign Student Count Limit Proposed by Conservative MPs
The foreign student enrolment is being proposed by some conservative members of parliament to be given a cap. Universities in the UK will be ranked and the cap will be imposed on those which will not … [Read more...] about Foreign Student Count Limit Proposed by Conservative MPs
UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
One of the most important reasons why Mexican students choose to study in the UK is its being a safe country to live in, this is what Study Group recruitment manager for Latin America Laura Aguirre … [Read more...] about UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
More British Students to China for UK’s Global Future
The UK Government aims to increase the number of British students in China. The reason for the initiative is to produce more globally competitive graduates for the future of the economy of Britain. … [Read more...] about More British Students to China for UK’s Global Future
Foreign Students Coming in for UK Colleges and Language Schools Cut in Half; May Indicate Less Future Students for Universities, Not Good for UK Economy
The number of foreign students coming in to the UK to study in colleges and language schools have dropped to just 54% from the previous year's count. The decline is a legitimate source of alarm says … [Read more...] about Foreign Students Coming in for UK Colleges and Language Schools Cut in Half; May Indicate Less Future Students for Universities, Not Good for UK Economy
Number of Chinese Language Assistants in Schools Increase
Education is identified once again as a catalyst for national growth. This time, it is in Scotland's building and fortifying the foundation of stronger engagement with China. The British Council … [Read more...] about Number of Chinese Language Assistants in Schools Increase
Should Universities Ban Country-Specific Student Groups?
Citing that nationality exclusive groups may hinder the intercultural interaction of students which is an important component of international education, University of Sheffield pro vice-chancellor … [Read more...] about Should Universities Ban Country-Specific Student Groups?
The Impact of UKBA Reforms on International Students
Last week it was announced by the Home Secretary that the UK Border Agency will be split in two groups between a visa body and a law enforcement body, and brought back under the control of Home Office … [Read more...] about The Impact of UKBA Reforms on International Students
How International Alumni Can Help Recruit Foreign Students for UK Universities
International students are an important part of the population that makes up UK higher education institutions. They contribute to the diversity of student life on campus through the experiences, … [Read more...] about How International Alumni Can Help Recruit Foreign Students for UK Universities
Deciding on Which University to Go To
The step of going to university is usually equated to choosing a university which may seem simple. If uninformed, students think that deciding on a school is simple and that giving it extra effort and … [Read more...] about Deciding on Which University to Go To
UK University Fair 2013: Opportunity for International Students to Shop for a University
The largest university fair in the UK is happening on Saturday 9th March 12:00-17:00 at Earl’s Court London. Close to 80 UK universities will be represented at the fair to meet and recruit potential … [Read more...] about UK University Fair 2013: Opportunity for International Students to Shop for a University
