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Global Student Innovations Shine at DigiEduHack 2025
The global winners of DigiEduHack 2025 have been announced, showcasing how students and innovators worldwide are using digital technology to transform education. The initiative brought together thousands of participants across more than 30 countries through local hackathons, where creative solutions were developed to address key challenges in learning. Four standout projects were selected as global winners, featuring innovations powered by artificial intelligence, data analysis, and sustainability-focused learning tools designed to improve education access, student well-being, and personalised learning experiences. For…
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UK Tightens Rules on University Franchise Programs
The UK government has introduced stricter regulations on university “franchise” or subcontracted degree programmes to improve transparency and protect students. Under new rules set to take effect from March 2026, universities with large numbers of students in such arrangements must publicly disclose how much tuition fee they retain and clearly explain their partnerships with external providers. The move comes after concerns about misuse of the system, including cases where students were allegedly enrolling in low-quality franchised courses mainly to access…
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Netherlands Calls for Stronger Strategy to Attract International Talent
A group of leaders from industry, startups, research organisations and the higher education sector in the Netherlands has urged the government to develop a long-term international talent strategy to strengthen the country’s innovation and knowledge economy. In a joint open letter, representatives emphasised that attracting, training and retaining global talent is essential for maintaining the Netherlands’ position as a competitive hub for research, technology and business. The proposal highlights the importance of keeping higher education internationally oriented and ensuring that…
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“We’ve lost a generation of scientists”: US talent turns to France
A growing number of researchers and academic professionals are increasingly looking toward Europe, particularly France, as new opportunities emerge in the global research landscape. Recent reports highlight that funding uncertainties, visa changes and policy shifts in the United States have encouraged some scientists to explore research and career opportunities abroad. In response, France has introduced initiatives such as the “Choose France for Science” programme, offering funding and support to attract international researchers and strengthen its position as a global research…
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India and Canada Launch New Innovation Strategy to Strengthen Education Partnerships
India and Canada have announced a new Talent and Innovation Strategy aimed at strengthening collaboration in higher education, research and innovation between the two countries. The initiative introduces new academic partnerships between several institutions and focuses on expanding cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, climate research and health innovation. With hundreds of thousands of Indian students already studying in Canada, education has become a key pillar of the relationship, helping build strong academic, economic and cultural connections…
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