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Seven European universities launch the European Master in Neurotechnology
Seven European universities from the NeurotechEU alliance have developed a joint European Master in Neurotechnology, scheduled to launch in the 2027–28 academic year. The two-year programme, taught in English, will bring together neuroscience, medicine, engineering, data science and computing. Participating institutions are based in the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Türkiye, Romania, France and Iceland, offering students an international learning experience that combines academic mobility with research and innovation. The programme will explore brain systems, clinical applications, technology and computation, with students…
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Erasmus+ applicants: coming to the UK
The UK Home Office has published guidance explaining the immigration permission that Erasmus+ participants may need when travelling to the UK for study, work experience, training, placements or exchange activities. The appropriate route depends on the purpose and duration of the visit, the participant’s age and whether they are travelling as a learner, staff member or youth participant. Depending on the activity, options may include a Student visa, a Government Authorised Exchange visa or permission as a Standard Visitor. For…
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Australia’s student visa restrictions take effect, curbing dependants and onshore applications
Australia introduced new Student visa rules effective October 2, 2026, changing who can apply for a Student visa while in Australia and whether family members can accompany international students. Most Student visa applicants can no longer include partners or dependent children, with limited exemptions including PhD students, certain government-sponsored students and nationals of ASEAN and Pacific countries. The option for family members to apply later as “subsequent entrants” has also been removed. The changes also restrict onshore Student visa applications…
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Finance and sales dominate first jobs at French business schools
A new analysis of more than 347,000 first jobs across 23 French business schools shows that finance and sales together account for almost a third of graduates' first career positions. The data also reveals significant differences in career outcomes across institutions, with graduates entering fields including consulting, marketing, operations, data, analytics and artificial intelligence. The analysis also highlights the growing role of data and AI in early career opportunities, although the proportion of graduates entering these fields varies significantly between…
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World University Rankings 2027: results announced
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 include 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories. The University of Oxford remains at number one for the 11th consecutive year, followed by MIT. However, the rankings also highlight a changing global higher education landscape, with Asia moving ahead of mainland Europe for the first time. China's Tsinghua University has risen to 11th place, while the National University of Singapore has moved into the top 15. The results show that students now…
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