Month: July 2026

The United States has officially finalised a major immigration policy that replaces the long-standing “duration of status” (D/S) system for international students with fixed visa time limits. The US student visa rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has triggered widespread concern among university leaders, immigration experts, and…

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has announced grants for 31 additional community-based education organizations across 18 countries, significantly expanding its mission to improve educational opportunities for children in underserved communities. The latest round of funding increases the total number of supported organizations to 58, reinforcing the initiative’s commitment to…

The United Arab Emirates has launched the UAE Higher Education Award, a national initiative designed to recognize excellence across universities, faculty, researchers, students, and strategic partners. Announced by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the award reflects the country’s growing emphasis on…

A group of UK universities has come together to support international students whose academic ambitions were disrupted by recent visa restrictions introduced by the British government. Through a new initiative led by the charity Mosaik Education, funded postgraduate opportunities are being offered to students from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan, and Cameroon…

The United Kingdom has a new UK Education Secretary following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first cabinet reshuffle, marking one of the most significant changes in the country’s education leadership. Lucy Powell, the Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, has taken over as Education Secretary from Bridget Phillipson, thus marking the…

The United Kingdom government is introducing new professional standards for finance leaders at larger further education colleges, requiring chief financial officers to hold recognised accountancy qualifications. The measure aims to strengthen financial expertise, governance, and accountability across institutions responsible for managing substantial public funds. Under the Department for Education’s 2026…

Hungary has begun recruiting new members for the boards overseeing its foundation-run universities as the government moves to meet European Commission conditions and unlock billions of euros in frozen European Union funding. The Hungary University Governance Reform includes an open application process for positions on the boards of trustees and…

The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement with the Jersey City Board of Education requiring changes to the admissions process at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, one of New Jersey’s leading college preparatory schools. Under the agreement, the school district will end DEI Admissions Practices that…

China is stepping up efforts to strengthen its Study in China initiative as it seeks to attract more international students and enhance its influence in global education. Speaking at a symposium, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said the country has witnessed steady growth in overseas student enrolment while Chinese language education…