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TOP PICKS FROM LURNABLE THIS WEEK

Starred Articles

5 Work Values Employers Look For

Discover the top 5 qualities and values employers seek in candidates beyond just skills and experience. Read on

Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation: A Guide for Fresh Graduates

Landing your first job after graduation is a major feat, but negotiating your salary is essential to setting yourself up for success. Explore

Careers

From Couch Potato to Professional Binge Viewer: How to Turn Your Passion into a Lucrative Career

Discover how to transform your television obsession into a profitable career as a professional binge viewer. Explore

Institutions

 
Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Innovative Approach at The Spark School, South Africa

Discover Johannesburg's Spark School and its unique approach to building entrepreneurial mindsets through experiential learning, technology immersion and real-world projects. Learn More

Courses

 
Unleash the Power of Scent: Exploring the Fragrance Science Course at Appalachian State University, North Carolina

Appalachian State University's Fragrance Science course uniquely equips students with technical knowledge and refined olfactory skills to excel in the thriving fragrance industry. Read on

Exams

 
Unravelling the Mystery: What is UK Bebras and How Can It Benefit You

What is Bebras and how can this unique UK challenge help sharpen your computational thinking and problem-solving skills? Learn more

Scholarships/ Funding

 
Unlocking Innovative Paths: Diverse Strategies for Financing Your Education Journey

Discover groundbreaking ways to fund your educational dreams!  Explore alternative avenues that make higher education accessible and turn your aspirations into reality. Explore

HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

Controversial French Immigration Law Targets International Students

France passed a controversial immigration law with new measures for international students, including a deposit for student visas, higher tuition for non-EU students, and proof of serious study. Business schools worried it could hurt France's global competitiveness.

IIT Kanpur Sets New Record for Intellectual Property Filings

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has achieved an impressive milestone in 2023 by filing 122 new intellectual property rights (IPRs). This brings the total number of IPR filings by the prestigious technology institute to over 1,000. The new patents from IITK cover a wide range of advanced domains including medical technology, nanotechnology, and innovative healthcare solutions. Some examples are a portable medical suction device and a continuous lung health monitoring system.

UK Group Expands into Australia with Performing Arts School Acquisition

Global Education Holdings purchased the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory, which provides undergraduate degrees in acting, film, music and dance. The acquisition is part of the UK group's international expansion to offer innovative practical training to students. Financial terms are still pending for the deal between Global Education and the Australian Conservatory.

Study Finds Only 1.6% of US Jobs Open to Global Talent

A new analysis by F1 Hire of over 700,000 job postings found only 1.6% were deemed friendly to international applicants, based on the firm's International Talent Friendliness Index. The ITFI measures a company's willingness to accept global talent. F1 Hire hopes growing awareness of the ITFI's low percentage will encourage more employers to diversify their applicant pool. The organisation aims to increase the index tenfold. The daily ITFI results are published on F1 Hire's website to empower international job seekers with transparency.

University of Wisconsin increasing International Student Enrolment

The University of Wisconsin aims to increase international student enrolment by 8% by 2028 to recover from COVID-19, bridge the gap with neighbouring states to improve finances and diversity, address workforce shortages in high-demand fields like health, engineering, data and business through partnership with Shorelight and have introduced a $32M workforce plan.

In-Flight Education Content

Malaysia Airlines partners with Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education to provide in-flight "Education on the Go" content, including lifestyle courses and business modules, promoting continuous learning for passengers.

Record High for German Workforce, But Decline May Loom

Germany's workforce reached an all-time high of 45.9 million in 2023, driven by immigration and service sector growth. However, the country faces skilled labour shortages and an ageing population that could soon cause the number of employed to decline, despite the current historic peak.

The Netherlands Tops Global English Proficiency Ranking

Scoring 647 points in EF Education First's English proficiency index covering 113 countries, the Netherlands once again ranked #1 globally. This high level of English proficiency has attracted growing numbers of international students to Dutch universities over the past decade, stabilising in recent years but raising concerns about resource management with international enrollments now accounting for 15% of all students.

Two UAE Schools Named Ones to Watch for Unique Experiences

Deira International and Royal Grammar Guildford Dubai made Carfax Education's Ones to Watch list, which recognises consistent potential and distinctive learning, with eco-friendly, mentoring, and student involvement.

IBM Partners with Leading Universities for Quantum Education

IBM has announced a collaboration with Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago to provide quantum education to students. The goal is to train up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years in quantum skills to prepare them for the global quantum workforce and ecosystem. The initiative will develop materials for educators across science and technology disciplines, with a focus on building a skilled quantum workforce for discovery and industry applications.