The new security product was launched at DETcon London 2026, at the University of London, marking a new innovation in test security and fraud prevention in high-stakes language testing. The use of earbud devices to…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

MPs slam HOELT as debate over international students continues

Blake Stephenson, MP for Mid Bedfordshire, said the government was “acting without sense and rationale” by pressing ahead with plans for a government SELT – known as the HOELT – to be fully remote . “Remote tests are…

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Ofqual

Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests

Marking errors affected more than 60,000 candidates taking international English language tests.

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Ofqual

Notice: Undertaking and notices of monetary penalty and costs recovery: Cambridge English

Ofqual has issued Cambridge English with a monetary penalty of £875,000 for issuing over 60,000 incorrect results in International English language tests.

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

From compliance to critical AI literacy: what HEPI Policy Note 71 points towards

This blog was kindly authored by Professor Mirjam Hauck, Professor of Critical Digital Pedagogies and Academic Lead for AI in Learning, Teaching and Assessment, The Open University Sam Illingworth’s HEPI Policy Note 71…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Warwick and Reading rebrand foundation and language provision as Global Academies

While the name change was developed independently at each university, leaders at both institutions told The PIE News they arrived at remarkably similar conclusions – traditional labels such as “language institute”,…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

New strategy to tackle bovine TB in England

New strategy to tackle bovine TB in England Jacqueline Garget Wed, 06/10/2026 - 00:01 Developed with input from over 100 farmers, vets, scientists, industry and government representatives, as well as members of the…

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Teacher Tapp Blog·higher-ed

AI sceptics, visualisers, plus teachers teaching sons or daughters…

Hey there Tappers! The last half term of the year is now fully underway. Here at Tapp we have some exciting news about a special giveaway AND lots of juicy edu-data. Let’s get started! New prize draw Here at Teacher…

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FFT Education Datalab·higher-ed

Primary school teachers matter for learning, but may have little impact on attendance

A long-running question in education research is just how much difference individual teachers make to pupil outcomes. Evidence from the United States has been influential in shaping this debate, showing that primary…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Japan’s study abroad landscape shifts as short-term mobility grows

According to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), 91,054 Japanese students studied abroad in fiscal 2024, up 1,875 from the previous year but still around 20% below the record 115,146 students recorded in…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Are these the worst times yet?

A few years ago, I was asked to present to an annual international education conference on the topic of “Strategic Marketing in Turbulent Times”. My slides were illustrated with examples of all the geopolitical,…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

WEEKEND READING: Built for stability: quality assurance in an age of uncertainty

This blog was kindly authored by Dr Wai Mun Lin, Principal Researcher at the Institute for Adult Learning, Singapore University of Social Sciences. There is a particular clarity that comes from distance. After 25 years…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Vietnam’s higher education ambitions gather pace

For decades, Vietnam has been one of Asia’s most dynamic outbound student markets, with families investing heavily in overseas education opportunities in destinations such as Australia, the UK, France and the US. But as…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Beyond volume: what HEPI’s report on demographic decline means for international student recruitment strategy

Join HEPI, Kaplan and London Economics for a webinar on Thursday 9 July 2026 , from 12pm to 1pm , launching new research on the economic costs and benefits of international students, including for the first time…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Switzerland’s hospitality institutions are selling the business of good service

Switzerland is often associated with luxury. From chocolates to hotels, watches to breathtaking ski resorts, the alpine country is well known for its precision, stellar service and quiet dedication to excellence. The…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

More UK universities consider mergers as financial pressures drive push for efficiency

The findings suggest consolidation could become an increasingly prominent feature of the higher education landscape, with universities exploring mergers alongside digital transformation projects, shared procurement…

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ISC Research·policy

Schools are Brilliant. They May Just Be Answering the Wrong Question.

A sixth form student I met recently told me, with no particular drama, that he’d taught himself to prompt AI using YouTube tutorials, then built his own practice app – as a non-coder, by the way – to develop the essay…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·higher-ed

What do Home Office reforms mean for refugee children growing up in poverty?

The reforms to asylum and refugee policy anounced by the Home Office are already having a negative impact on asylum seekers and those with refugee status, even before they have been implemented. Ilona Pinter brings some…

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Department for Education

Apply to provide international qualified teacher status

Information for English accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers about the Department for Education international qualified teacher status.

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Teacher Tapp Blog

More on TLRs, revision sessions PLUS optimism for the summer term

Hey there Tappers! The final half term of 2025/26 academic year has begun! This is the half-term when there are transition days, sports day, and external exams, and end-of-term dinners, and goodbye speeches, and new…

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Second in English

Education news for this role

Duolingo launches new ear-scanning technology at DETcon

MPs slam HOELT as debate over international students continues

Ofqual fines Cambridge English £875,000 after incorrect results for global English language tests

Notice: Undertaking and notices of monetary penalty and costs recovery: Cambridge English

From compliance to critical AI literacy: what HEPI Policy Note 71 points towards

Warwick and Reading rebrand foundation and language provision as Global Academies

New strategy to tackle bovine TB in England

AI sceptics, visualisers, plus teachers teaching sons or daughters…

Primary school teachers matter for learning, but may have little impact on attendance

Japan’s study abroad landscape shifts as short-term mobility grows

Are these the worst times yet?

WEEKEND READING: Built for stability: quality assurance in an age of uncertainty

Vietnam’s higher education ambitions gather pace

Beyond volume: what HEPI’s report on demographic decline means for international student recruitment strategy

Switzerland’s hospitality institutions are selling the business of good service

More UK universities consider mergers as financial pressures drive push for efficiency

Schools are Brilliant. They May Just Be Answering the Wrong Question.

What do Home Office reforms mean for refugee children growing up in poverty?

Apply to provide international qualified teacher status

More on TLRs, revision sessions PLUS optimism for the summer term

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