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French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs
A top French business school is turning to Indian institutes of technology (IITs) to meet the growing demand for tech and research.ESCP Business School, the world’s oldest business school, founded in Paris in 1819, is set to sign MOUs with leading technical institutes from the IIT network in India.“We’re now moving to collaborate with IITs and have already initiated discussions, and are working toward a formal MOU,” Leon Laulusa, executive president and dean at ESCP Business School, told The PIE…
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Australia’s post-study work visa under fire in election pledge
Ahead of the May 3 federal election, the Coalition has pledged a rapid review of the 485 visa, citing “misuse” of post-study work rights as a backdoor to jobs and permanent migration. If elected, the Coalition said it will look to review the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), arguing that current post-study work settings are being exploited as a pathway to employment and permanent residency.The announcement came in early April, when Opposition leader Peter Dutton unveiled a suite of policy…
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ApplyBoard launches new AI feature for student applications
Canadian edtech unicorn ApplyBoard has introduced Instant Submission, a new AI feature designed to streamline the student application process.    Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/applyboard-launches-new-ai-feature-for-student-applications/ 
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More Indians graduating in Singapore, median income up by 10%
Minister K Shanmugam highlighted the significant progress of Singapore's Indian community, noting a rise in graduates from 16.5% in 2000 to 41% in 2020 and a substantial 40% increase in median household income between 2010 and 2020. While school dropout rates have decreased, Shanmugam emphasized the need for further improvement.  Reference Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/more-indians-graduating-in-singapore-median-income-up-by-10/articleshow/120446715.cms 
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Trade union delegation pushes for quality inclusive education for all at Global Disability Summit
At the Global Disability Summit (GDS), the Education International (EI) delegation reaffirmed that inclusive education is a fundamental human right and key to thriving communities. They championed a social model of disability—breaking down barriers, not people.  Reference Link: https://www.ei-ie.org/en/item/29768:trade-union-delegation-pushes-for-quality-inclusive-education-for-all-at-global-disability-summit 
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