Internationalisation

Obama Administration’s pivot to Asia ignores the fact that young Americans wishing to study abroad prefer Europe, says Trina Vargo

Cultural differences can complicate relationships between international doctoral students and supervisors, Jack Grove hears

Universities believed to be looking to Continent to make up shortfalls in domestic enrolment

European Parliament study highlights pursuit of profit and ‘elite’ monopoly on mobility

The full text of the former president of South Africa’s speech at the THE Africa Universities Summit

Proposal announced by Ministry of Education as the number of international students in the country continues to decline

More than 60 universities in Germany provide help for the country’s growing number of refugees, study says

Pair of employees at the American University in Dubai deny criminal charges

Course looking at ‘key security issue for East Asia’ part of major University of Central Lancashire investment in Korean studies

THE Africa Universities Summit hears that scholars may be tempted back by improved standards, better facilities and a welcoming atmosphere

Senior figure at UN-established agency questions role of for-profits and says universities should be at centre of debates on continent's future

New plans focus on putting Hungarian higher education on solid international foundations

Editor John Gill reflects on the inaugural Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit

From the most international universities in the world to how demographic change will shape 21st-century higher education

Former president of South Africa addresses inaugural THE Africa Universities Summit

Head of University of Nottingham Malaysia says too much emphasis placed on small number of closures

Poor benchmarking means that universities are failing to make the most of their internationalisation strategies, says report

‘Critical Muslims’ square up to the challenges facing higher education and research

We talk to the lawyer, academic, former pro-chancellor and founder of a private university in Nigeria

The reforms have caused rigidity and bloat. Stefan Kühl thinks a boiled-down approach is needed

Report attributes decline to UK government trebling tuition fees 

Sir Keith Burnett responds to home secretary Theresa May’s letter about university funding

Ex-European Commission president speaks to THE for feature that also looks at the fist fight UK universities can expect in return for pro-EU campaign

Long-term future of theological colleges in doubt due to stringent visa regime, warns head of one institution

We talk to the latest Sêr Cymru research chair

After Tory victory in the general election, an EU exit could become reality. We hear from both sides of the debate

Doubts now raised over future of project billed as having potential to shake up hierarchy of world higher education

Data will power the most comprehensive THE World University Rankings yet

Proposals amount to 41 per cent increase in minimum salary threshold for new researchers to gain visa, Universities UK and Russell Group warn

Moocs and capacity-building projects with partners in developing countries are also expected to expand, a European University Association report finds

‘Anecdotal evidence has little value’, professor tells UK Council for International Student Affairs conference

Business secretary answers ‘no’ when asked if non-EU students should be allowed to stay on for work post-graduation

Figures quoted in Brazilian media suggest US universities may still be waiting for funds for taking students. Donna Bowater reports from Brazil

The Sutton Trust has funded degree study at US institutions for 58 pupils from low-income backgrounds 

Sir Leszek Borysiewicz draws on his own background as the child of Polish immigrants to counter ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration

Report suggests that male social groups are ‘less fluid’ than women’s, who made up 63.5 per cent of American students overseas

Additional internationalisation measurement would increase participation in studying overseas, says Erasmus+ director

US and Canada ranked below four other regions for communicating effectively with prospective international students

Navitas says enrolment down by 13 per cent in second semester of 2015

Increase led by rise of applications from India and growing popularity of STEM subjects

Respondents to Hepi poll were generally positive about the contribution of international undergraduates and lecturers to UK universities

Contestant in African nation’s answer to The Apprentice wins MSc scholarship

Nottingham Trent pro v-c aims to promote friendships across nationalities

Sub-Saharan universities must adapt to the shifting career aims of their future graduates, study suggests

Chancellor Nicholas Dirks explains the university’s branch campus strategy

International alumni outreach efforts are on the rise as institutions expand fundraising horizons

A combination of short undergraduate courses and master’s programmes may be attractive to overseas students, Hefce says

Nafsa conference hears of figures showing that overseas students’ interaction with locals is more limited than generally assumed

Higher Education Academy study reveals development of transferable skills less widespread on overseas courses

The government should lift restrictions to allow British students to use state loans for fees abroad, the former universities minister has claimed

By Elizabeth Redden and Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed

Study reveals 'international experience' also popular among  leaders around the world.

European universities refocus on student mobility and strategic partnerships, says European Association for International Education

Higher Education Statistics Agency data show increased mobility for study, work or volunteering

Transnational education helps people who want a high-quality university education to get it, argues Rebecca Hughes

Welsh universities have created a new initiative to attract more international students.

The UK government must be clearer in articulating its immigration policy or risk facing a decline in the number of overseas students.

University considers rewarding staff who help with global goals as it moves from a branch campus model towards a network of partnerships

Many of the Italian researchers interviewed said they were unhappy working abroad

Institutions seek new ways to halt exodus of country’s scholars