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Four major US higher education organisations have filed a lawsuit against federal authorities over changes to the rules governing international student internships, raising concerns about students’ access to practical work experience during their studies. The Association of American Universities (AAU), Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, NAFSA: Association of…

A newly announced OPT fee proposal by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is generating widespread discussion across the higher education and immigration sectors. Under the proposed rule, educational institutions would be required to pay $70,000 for each student’s first participation in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and…

France is witnessing one of its largest student-led movements in decades as hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, parents, and supporters took to the streets demanding better conditions in the country’s education system. The latest wave of France School Protests saw demonstrations organized across major cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon,…

The latest UNESCO teacher shortage report has revealed a pressing challenge facing education systems worldwide: the need for an additional 50 million teachers by 2030. Released on World Teachers’ Day, the report highlights a growing gap between the number of educators currently in classrooms and the workforce required to ensure…

Saudi Arabia’s higher education sector has achieved another milestone, with several institutions improving their positions in the latest global university rankings. The advancement reflects the Kingdom’s continued investment in research, academic excellence, international collaboration, and innovation as part of its broader Vision 2030 transformation agenda. The latest results highlight the…

The wave of France school protests has intensified significantly, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to convene an emergency cabinet meeting as authorities struggle to contain growing unrest. What began as localized demonstrations in the Paris region has rapidly evolved into a nationwide movement affecting hundreds of schools and universities. French…

Britain’s higher education sector is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent years, with universities across the country grappling with financial deficits, job cuts, course closures, and growing industrial action. The latest institution to become embroiled in the crisis is the University of Edinburgh, where staff are preparing…

The highly anticipated World University Rankings 2027 have been officially released, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the global higher education landscape. The latest rankings reaffirm the dominance of established academic institutions while highlighting the continued rise of universities across Asia. For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Oxford retained…

The White House has moved to cancel millions of dollars allocated to education programs that support international academic exchange and migrant student initiatives, sparking debate among lawmakers, educators, and policy experts. The proposed action is part of a broader package of federal spending rescissions totaling approximately $810 million. According to…

Global leaders and education advocates gathered at a high-level United Nations meeting to address what officials described as a worsening global education crisis, with millions of children around the world still lacking access to quality learning opportunities. The discussions highlighted how conflict, displacement, poverty, climate-related disasters, and persistent inequality continue…