This blog was kindly authored by Kat Emms , Senior Research Manager at the Edge Foundation. The 2017 Higher Education and Research Act promised to make it easier for new higher education institutions (HEIs) to enter the…

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University Affairs CA·higher-ed

Northern Shift

In the span of just a few years, Canada’s far-right movement has deepened its roots and broadened its ability to influence public discourse. In one of the most visible instances of courting more traditional right-wing…

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EdSurge Tech·higher-ed

Districts Relying More on Data to Identify Gifted Students

A group of third grade students gather around a board game on a Wednesday afternoon in a Charleston classroom, grabbing game pieces, discussing potential moves and reading out playing cards. The games are not Monopoly,…

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Study International·higher-ed

Epsom College Malaysia: The making of future leaders

Every child’s story is different. Some discover their confidence on stage, others on the sports field. But what they all share is the need for a place that encourages them to try. At Epsom College Malaysia (ECM ),…

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Study International·higher-ed

Can you work on a student visa? A global breakdown of work rules, rights, and restrictions

Checking your bank account while you’re studying abroad is one of the most painful things to go through. Why? Well, it’s most likely that you have an almost empty bank account. It’s common, though, especially with how…

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Study International·higher-ed

Changemaker degrees: What to study if you want to work in the impact sector

So you want to make an impact on the world. There are many ways to do this, whether it be to work in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), nonprofits, social enterprises, mission-driven startups, international…

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Study International·higher-ed

University of Chester: Postgraduate humanities and social sciences built for global impact

Sadie Spencer did not expect to score 92% on her master’s dissertation. She had moved through her undergraduate degree at the University of Chester ‘s School of Humanities and Social Sciences with the conviction that…

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Study International·higher-ed

No shortcuts to success: A look at the longest degrees in the world

If you think studying some of the longest degrees in the world is a waste of time, think again. Our brains are wired to want results fast. Our primitive impulse is to respond quickly to opportunities and threats. Plus,…

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Study International·higher-ed

Musicians are smarter than non-musicians — especially those who play the hardest instruments to learn.

Frédéric Chopin, Hilary Hahn, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Peart – these musical geniuses make playing the piano, violin, guitar, and drums look so easy when, in fact, they are some of the hardest instruments to learn. It goes…

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Study International·higher-ed

10 cheapest countries for Indian students to live in

The financial case for rethinking where you study abroad has never been stronger. Over 1.3 million Indian students were studying overseas in 2024, yet the traditional Big Four — the US, UK, Canada, and Australia — are…

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The Guardian Education

‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success ‘Some…

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Study International·higher-ed

3 UK universities where innovation meets impact

Air pollution claims seven million people every year. 2.1 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water. And in one research study, it was found that by 2100, up to 7,895 species could be hit by…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Over-50s drive language travel growth as learning becomes a lifestyle choice

At EF Education First , enrolments in 50+ language travel programs have increased by 50% over the past two years. At its school in Rome, that growth is visible on the ground. On the first Monday of every month, a new…

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Study International·higher-ed

5 reasons international students choose Swansea University

For many students, university begins with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. But give it some time, and things will fall into place. The people you meet slowly become your close friends, unfamiliar places start to…

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Study International·higher-ed

Long hours, hyper-competitive cultures: The degrees that lead to the most mental burnout

Nowadays, it comes to no one’s surprise that students are grappling with anxiety, depression, mental burnout , and sometimes even suicidal thoughts. Between the seemingly endless grind of study sessions to conquer…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

WEEKEND READING: Future‑proofing academic integrity: the case for a new charter

This blog was kindly authored by Dr Richard Marsden, Associate Dean for Curriculum, Qualifications and Partnerships, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, The Open University and Professor Klaus-Dieter Rossade, Executive…

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Study International·higher-ed

6 of the best places to study abroad in Asia

International student mobility has changed a lot over the past decade or so. It used to be the case that students from Asian countries flocked to the West for higher education, but these tides are steadily turning.…

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University Affairs CA·higher-ed

Curiosity over canon

As scholars, we are often taught by our teachers, colleagues, and disciplinary canons to believe that our field’s methods are best suited to answer our questions. But how can we truly be confident of this if we do not…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Beyond the visa: enabling the contribution of scholars from conflict zones

This blog was kindly authored by Naimatullah Zafary, PhD, Chevening Alumnus and University of Sussex Alumnus. On 24 August 2021, I landed in the UK as a Chevening Scholar. The world was watching the collapse of Kabul,…

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Teacher Tapp Blog·policy

Teacher Recruitment and Retention in 2026

If your staffroom feels a bit quieter on the recruitment front this year, you’re not imagining it. Job ads for secondary teaching posts are at their lowest level in nine years of data — down 32% on last year and 46%…

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Science Technician

Education news for this role

Are England’s new higher education institutions delivering on their promises?

Northern Shift

Districts Relying More on Data to Identify Gifted Students

Epsom College Malaysia: The making of future leaders

Can you work on a student visa? A global breakdown of work rules, rights, and restrictions

Changemaker degrees: What to study if you want to work in the impact sector

University of Chester: Postgraduate humanities and social sciences built for global impact

No shortcuts to success: A look at the longest degrees in the world

Musicians are smarter than non-musicians — especially those who play the hardest instruments to learn.

10 cheapest countries for Indian students to live in

‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

3 UK universities where innovation meets impact

Over-50s drive language travel growth as learning becomes a lifestyle choice

5 reasons international students choose Swansea University

Long hours, hyper-competitive cultures: The degrees that lead to the most mental burnout

WEEKEND READING: Future‑proofing academic integrity: the case for a new charter

6 of the best places to study abroad in Asia

Curiosity over canon

Beyond the visa: enabling the contribution of scholars from conflict zones

Teacher Recruitment and Retention in 2026

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