University graduations: Student willingness to pay?
Rahul Mancin was scheduled to receive his Music Performance degree at Queen’s University Belfast in July 2020, crossing the stage at Whitla Hall. Due to the first Covid-19 lockdown, Rahul…
Pandemic impacts on my A-levels followed by marking boycott shadowing my degree
According to universities, this year’s graduations will resemble previous years, but there’s a significant issue: as a student, there isn’t much to rejoice about. The ongoing marking and assessment boycott…
A new act establishes a loan system to assist individuals who cannot afford higher education
Nigerians who aspire to pursue higher education but lack the means will now have access to interest-free loans once they secure admission. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Students Loan…
Students who engage in activities that are perceived as troublesome for the state will be subjected to trial
In Zimbabwe, amidst protests concerning democracy and the economy, student protesters have been arrested and detained alongside opposition leaders and activists. Four members of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU)…
Parliament abolishes free tuition for non-EU students
Norway’s parliament voted this week to end the free-tuition policy for international students from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland, raising concerns about the future of free education. The…
Closing the global education student representation gap
The current global education governance and policy-making system is a complex and interconnected network of various stakeholders, operating in a decentralized and non-hierarchical manner. It relies on participation, negotiation, and…
Oxford academics sign free speech letter amid gender row involving Kathleen Stock
Amid a debate invitation controversy, University of Oxford academics emphasize the importance of open discussion of contentious views in universities. Speculation arose regarding the split between the university’s student union…
Lessons for England: Australia’s regulatory approach
According to a senior Australian quality assurance expert in an exclusive interview, England’s higher education regulator must demonstrate independence from the government to regain trust and respect from universities and…