HigherEducation
Formal education isn’t for everyone but we’re often led to believe that it’s the only path to success. When looking at Forbes’ Global 2000 of 2023, the ranking of the world’s biggest companies, almost all of the CEOs or senior leaders of the top 10 companies have a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Only Bank of America’s CEO, Brian Moynihan had no business qualifications, but as he holds a doctorate in law, he’s hardly uneducated. It’s been a long time since many of today’s C-suite did their studies and the world has changed a lot. As we look towards the future, we ask the question, is...
Euronews (English)
A third of Europeans do not understand how inflation works, according to a survey by Eurobarometer. The same survey revealed only 18% of EU citizens were able to show a high level of financial literary. According to the survey, 65% of EU citizens are aware that, in times of positive inflation, the purchasing power of their money decreases, meaning they can buy less than they could before with the same amount of money. Lack of knowledge about inflation could be seen as concerningIn October 2022, the annual inflation in the EU reached levels not seen before in the previous four decades at 11.5%....
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When it comes to competition for jobs and resources, education has always been a crucial factor in our sucess. The adult population in Europe with tertiary education, which is the highest level, considerably varies across the continent, according to the available data. On the average, almost one third aged 25-74 years in the European Union have a higher education degree, including public and private universities, colleges, technical training institutes, and vocational schools. Educational level also varies with age and gender. So which countries have the highest rate of higher education in Eur...
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Under the proposal, presented on Wednesday, universities from EU countries would team up to offer joint study programmes at Bachelor, Master or Doctoral levels that would then result in EU-branded degrees recognised across the bloc. The scheme would be open to private and public institutions in EU member states, with the potential for universities in Erasmus+ partner countries to also join. European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas said while unveiling the plans that he was "convinced" the European Degree was the "next big thing" in terms of making the benefits of European integrat...
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Every year, as 22 March rolls around, many in Europe and across the globe anticipate World Water Day with mixed feelings. While the previous 365 days have almost always seen some advancement in the role and status of women protecting freshwater globally, the day also provides a moment to reflect on where we go from here. While leading an annual program that seeks to empower early-career African women in freshwater science, I have many thoughts on the topic. When it comes to the status of women in STEM, the picture is complex, sometimes confusing, at times concerning, but ultimately hopeful. UN...
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France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati has suggested closing some public art schools that are “in a situation of crisis.” “We need to put an end to these shoestring policies, because ultimately it doesn’t solve the foundational problem, and it means public funds very poorly spent,” she said in a speech before the National Assembly on Tuesday. “I want high-performing schools, which have the same chances of success, and the same openness to all. If we must shut down certain schools, because today they no longer have the means to offer a quality environment, perhaps that will be the case.” France...
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Greek lawmakers approved sweeping reforms early on Saturday that will end the state monopoly on university education, breaking what powerful left-wing student groups have long regarded as a major taboo. Hours before the vote, which began Friday evening and ended after midnight, protesters attacked police outside parliament with petrol bombs and firecrackers as some 18,000 people demonstrated in central Athens against the proposed legislation. Police charged a few dozen violent demonstrators and fired tear gas. A police statement said nine members of the public and seven officers were injured, ...
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The cost of higher education is one of the biggest challenges facing students today. The rising cost of tuition has led many to look for ways to make college more affordable, and one way to do that is through transferring. In Kentucky, transferring is an essential strategy for achieving the state’s educational attainment goal of 60% of the population with a postsecondary credential or degree by 2030. The Value Of Transferring Transferring from a community college to a university can save students a significant amount of money. The cost of attending community college is much less than attending...
ValueWalk
By Kaisar Andrabi DELHI – According to the report released by the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), 47,914 teachers were hired across higher educational institutes in India in 2020-21. The AISHE report states that in 2020-21, a total of 2.12 crore male and 2.01 crore female students enrolled in higher education, which is higher than 2019-20, when 1.96 crore male and 1.89 female students were enrolled in higher education. “As per response, 4.6% students belong to Muslim Minority and 2.0% are from other Minority Communities. Notable feature is that Muslim Minority and other Minority ...
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In the U.S alone, the higher education sector has experienced a dramatic revenue hit since the onset of the pandemic, especially as international student enrollments at four-year U.S. colleges and universities fell by 13.6 percent since 2020. The last decade has seen a net loss of more than two and a half million higher education students in the U.S, and the decline is predicted to continue for another ten years. Reasons for the declines include rising costs, declining confidence in the system, and the large variety of certifications and other alternative programs that are available for career...
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