08-04-2024
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Greetings,
curious minds!
As we wrap up
another lively week full of learning, and growing in the world of education, we
are thrilled to connect with you again through our weekly newsletter.
We are excited
to announce that our new website is now fully operational! Head over to www.lurnable.com to explore our collection
of resources, articles, expert insights and more. This virtual hub of knowledge
will complement our newsletter by providing a space for discussions in the
education landscape.
In this week's
edition, we will reflect on the meaningful conversations and innovations that
stemmed from our community over the week. By taking a bird's eye view of the
latest developments and insights impacting students, teachers, administrators
and families across all levels of learning, we hope to empower and inspire one
another.
Additionally,
we are pleased to present another selection of our most popular content from
the week, covering essential topics for Students and Professionals. Ranging
from Entrance Exams to career pathways and everything in between, we trust you
will discover something that sparks your interest and imagination.
We thank you
deeply for your readership and engagement. Now let's dive into this week's
edition and continue striving towards enlightened, empowering and
transformative education.
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Articles
From Fantasy
to Reality: Unveiling the Surprising Jobs That Emerged in the Last Decade
This article
explores a range of futuristic-sounding occupations like robotics engineer, app
developer, and social media manager that have rapidly materialized over the
last 10 years, reshaping the employment landscape. Read
on
Careers
Game On:
Exploring the Exciting Pathway to Becoming a Sportscaster
This article
follows the thrilling career trajectory of a sports broadcaster, from honing
vocal skills to developing niche sports knowledge to landing a coveted on-air
role commenting on high-stakes games. Read
On
Institutions
Breaking the
Mould: Alternative Curriculum at Hampshire College, USA that Redefines
Education
Hampshire
College in Massachusetts has long pioneered a flexible, student-driven
curriculum without grades or departments, empowering undergraduates to
personalize their academic journeys through self-designed, interdisciplinary
concentrations. Learn
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Scholarships/
Funding
Unlocking
Opportunities: A Guide to Free Study Options for International Students in the
USA
This guide
outlines tuition-free college and university programs across the United States
offering international students accessible pathways to pursue American degrees
and gain employment eligibility post-graduation. Explore
Courses
From Hobby to Career: Why You Should Consider Taking a Jewellery Designing Course
Aspiring jewellery
artists can discover how to transform their creative passion into a rewarding
profession through specialized jewellery design courses that teach business and
technical skills for successfully turning this talent into sustainable
livelihoods. Explore
Exams
Demystifying
the ATAR: Everything You Need to Know about the Australian Tertiary Admission
Rank
This article
unravels the often confusing Australian Tertiary Admission Rank used for
university admissions by explaining in clear terms how the ATAR score is
derived from exams and used to determine eligibility for undergraduate degree
programs across Australia's states and territories. Discover
Facilitating
International Tuition Payments for Indian Students
SBI partners
with Flywire to offer Indian students studying abroad an easy 3-step payment
process for international tuition. Students can now conveniently pay tuition
from India in rupees via SBI's platform. This partnership facilitates overseas
payments and captures student details
automatically, benefiting
institutions. It addresses the needs of India's rapidly growing outbound
student population.
Fostering
Healthy Universities in China
FISU signs an agreement
with the University Sports Federation of China to expand the Healthy Campus
initiative across the country's 40M students. Aims to integrate more Chinese
universities into the wellness program and promote university sports locally
and globally. Marks a major step towards healthier campus experiences for
Chinese students.
Addressing
Healthcare Shortages: South Korea Increases Medical School Quotas
The South
Korean government has decided to increase medical school enrolment by 2,000
students to mitigate staff shortages and improve healthcare access. This has
intensified competition for limited medical school seats nationwide. While
opposed by physicians, the government is standing by the decision to expand
student quotas. In other news, the defence minister returned from the Middle
East with a $3.2 billion deal, and the GM chair met with battery partners in
Seoul.
International Collaboration to Advance Egyptian Higher Education
The
International Branch of Cairo University partners with the University of East
London to offer new programs in economics, finance, and digital marketing. This
agreement supports Egypt's goal to internationalize its higher education system
and provide students with globally relevant skills. Through collaborative
efforts, the partnership aims to enrich academic opportunities for Egyptian
students and equip them for professional success in line with the Ministry’s
educational priorities.
Reforming Finnish Doctoral Education with New Pilot Programme
Finland
launches a €260 million pilot doctorate programme to test a new 3-4 year model
aimed at increasing graduation rates and mobility between sectors. The
initiative addresses calls for funded reforms due to inadequate financing and
skills shortages. By creating 1,000 fixed-term positions tied to the Flagship
programme through 2030, Finland seeks to boost R&D spending to 4% of GDP
and facilitate academia-industry collaboration as part of broader attainment
and innovation goals.
dian StudentsIn Poised to Fill US Enrollment Gap
Indian student
enrollment in American universities could exceed 1 million annually by 2030 as
a shrinking US college-age population opens doors for more international
scholars. Steady undergraduate declines domestically and India's growing
student population position it to benefit from this impending "enrollment
cliff.”
New Zealand
Universities Face Unprecedented Financial Strain
New Zealand
universities project historic deficits in 2023-2024 amid reduced government
funding, lower international enrollments from COVID-19, and declining domestic
students. Briefings warn that disparities threaten economic prosperity and urge
aligned funding to curb risks as institutions make deep cuts.
Maharashtra,
India Aims to Boost Higher Education Access
Maharashtra
plans free college for girls from low-income families and skill centres across
campuses to improve employability. The state also eyes timely exams, cluster
universities, online learning, and more internships to raise standards. However,
it must address low female representation in technical courses.
Foreign
Universities Eye India Expansion
The University
Grants Commission received Lincoln University College Malaysia's application to
open a Telangana campus, as India now permits quality foreign universities to
establish operations. Initiatives are underway in Gujarat and regulations
enacted, to increase access and affordability for Indian students.
Narrowing
Wage Gaps Between Degrees
A recent
Austrian study shows the salary gap between Bachelor's and Master's graduates
has shrunk from 2012-2021, with Bachelor's median income rising from €2,653 to
€2,986 while Master's dipped from €3,100 to €3,300. Gender and field
disparities persist.
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