UK’s First Brexit Studies Centre Examines Impact of Referendum

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Birmingham City University has become the first in the UK to announce a dedicated research centre for Brexit and Brexit consequences. Many universities have already crafted reports on the impact of the vote, but this institution is the first to commission an entire organisation to explore the effects this monumental decision will have, and is

Could Cuts to International Student Numbers Hurt the UK Economy?

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The UK government has announced plans to halve international student numbers,  sending shockwaves through the higher education community as many institutions are reliant on the fees international students bring in. But, could the cuts actually affect more than just the institutions themselves? What kind of a contribution do international students make to the UK’s economy?

How Will Higher Education Technology Change in 2017?

Technology is developing at an increasingly accelerated speed, it’s difficult to stay ahead of the game. With a number of game changers emerging, here are our predictions for how they will affect higher education. MOOCS MOOCs aren’t anything new, but 2017 could be the year when we really see internet-based-education become a contender in the sector.

The Political Events Set to Shape Higher Education in 2017

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Last year wasn’t particularly enjoyable for most of us. It’s hard to make the year of Bowie’s death worse, yet somehow as a planet we managed it. But, 2017 is a new start, so what does the future hold for higher education? Brexit In the confusing and messy remnants of the EU referendum, we at