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Published: (31st Aug. 2010)
	New record of international students in China International education is an important component of education in China, and has been attached great importance by the Chinese government. With the guidance of Scientific Outlook of Development and according to the arrangements of the central government, the Ministry of Education (MOE) develops the international education administration system with “scale expansion, structure optimization, quality assurance, management standardization” as a general policy. In 2009, the international student enrollments exceeded 230,000 for the first time.

Published: (18th Aug. 2010)
	World’s top universities in 2010 announced! The 2010 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is released today by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Starting from 2003, ARWU has been presenting the world top 500 universities annually based on a set of objective indicators and third-party data. ARWU has been recognized as the precursor of global university rankings and one of the most influential lists.

Published: (15th Jul. 2010)
	CourseSmart partners with Higher Edu. Institutions to provide instant access to eTextbooks CourseSmart, US’s largest digital course materials provider, this week announced the launch of a new, custom-designed program for universities and colleges across the country, which provides faculty members with easy and convenient access to eTextbook formats of more than 90% of the most popular textbooks.

Published: (23rd Jun. 2010)
	Study Group announces new £10 million Bellerbys Oxford Study Centre Study Group, a world leader in education and training for international students, has acquired purpose-built premises for Bellerbys College Oxford. The multi-million pound study centre, located next to the River Thames, on Mill Street, is due to open in September, and will give international students from all over the world opportunity to study GCSEs, A Levels and university foundation courses in the world-famous university city.

Published: (18th Jun. 2010)
	In Australia international education faces a 10 year recovery Figures released in early June by the International Education Association of Australia show that the international education sector will face a downturn of approximately 100,000 students over the next year compared with the high point of 630,000 in 2009, with a consequent drop in Australia’s export income.

Published: (10th Jun. 2010)
	The EAIE has a new Director Leonard Engel is the new Executive Director of the European Association for International Education. He succeeds Alex Olde Kalter who stepped down on 26 March 2010 after ten years with the Association. Leonard holds a Master of Public Administration from the Dutch School of Public Administration, The Hague, and a Master of Arts in Literature from Leiden University. As a specialist in internationalisation and student affairs, he has extensive experience in the management of higher education. From 1995–2009 he held various positions at Leiden University, most recently as Director International. Visit www.eaie.org to learn more

Published: (4th Jun. 2010)
	Vice Chancellor claims Welsh higher education needs to respond to “period of rapid change" Tuesday 11th May saw the University of Wales, Newport host a celebration of international education with guests including the university’s Vice Chancellor, Dr Peter Noyes; Director of European and External Affairs for the Welsh Assembly Government, Gary Davies; the Director of Higher Education Wales, Amanda Wilkinson; and Arvid Petersen, Global Executive Chairman of Study Group, the world leaders in international education, as well as a range of past and present international students from the centre.

Published: (27th May. 2010)
	Higher Education Partnership for Australia & Saudi Arabia Australian Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and Saudi Arabian Minister for Higher Education, His Excellency Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Ankary, today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Higher Education to build on the cooperative ties between the two nations.

Published: (18th May. 2010)
	USA Funds awards $1 million in Higher Education grants USA Funds®, a nonprofit organization that helps American families benefit from post-secondary education, announces the award of more than $1 million in grants for the quarter ending March 31.

Published: (26th Apr. 2010)
	Blackboard and SunGard Higher Education partner to better serve joint customers Blackboard Inc. and SunGard Higher Education recently announced a new agreement to deliver better integration and support services to their common customers.

Published: (16th Apr. 2010)
	Australia Consolidates Educational Links with India Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and India’s Minister for Human Resource Development, Kapil Sibal, recently signed a Joint Ministerial Statement to build on the cooperative ties between the two nations in the education sector.

Published: (7th Apr. 2010)
	International Educators Conference in Kansas City set for June 1 - 4 One of the world's premier annual gatherings of international educators is just two months away.

Published: (6th Apr. 2010)
	Study Group launches new partnership with the University of Lincoln Study Group is pleased to announce the launch of another new university partnership, this time with the University of Lincoln.

Published: (30th Mar. 2010)
	Ashford University Introduces New Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance Ashford University has introduced a new Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance. It represents the latest step in Ashford’s commitment to providing high-quality degree programs to students seeking careers in the business field.

Published: (18th Mar. 2010)
	Advertising agency earns three higher education marketing awards PlattForm Higher Education has announced that its creative teams won three awards in the 25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition. The agency was recognized for its execution on print and television projects involving traditional college- and university-related advertising and marketing pieces.

Published: (9th Mar. 2010)
	LogMeIn customers to discuss value of remote support at leading Higher Edu conferences Three LogMeIn customers will present at two premier higher education conferences in the month of March. Senior IT leaders from University of Massachusetts at Boston (UMass), Sage Colleges and Lord Fairfax Community College (LFFC) will discuss the benefits of real-time remote support in the academic environment.

Published: (2nd Mar. 2010)
	International education rules strengthened in Australia The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, recently welcomed the strengthening of rules for education providers of international students by requiring all colleges to re-register under new, stronger criteria by the end of 2010.

Published: (28th Feb. 2010)
	Higher Education Fair StudyWorld 2010: Off to Spain! ¡Bienvenidos a España! Studying in Spain is a key area of focus at StudyWorld 2010, and numerous Spanish universities and educational institutes form an integral part of this year's event. The international fair for higher and continuing education is to be held from April 23th - 24th in the Russian House of Science and Culture on Friedrichstrasse in Berlin, Germany.

Published: (17th Feb. 2010)
	International students contribute £120k each to UK economy Each foreign university student from outside the EU who prepares for and attends university in the UK contributes £120k to the British economy, according to an independent analysis commissioned by Study Group, the leading independent supplier of international students to the Higher Education sector.

Published: (8th Feb. 2010)
	Drexel University launches new Online Bachelor's in Business Administration Drexel University Online, a leader in online degree programs, has added a new program to its offerings, the online Bachelor's in Business Administration from LeBow College of Business. The new online program allows students to advance their career without interrupting it.

Published: (3rd Feb. 2010)
	Higher Education Revolution on track Australian Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today advised the Parliament of the Rudd Government’s progress in Higher Education, just over one year on from the receipt of the Bradley Review into Higher Education and the Cutler Review of the National Innovation System.

Published: (12th Jan. 2010)
	John Carroll University joins Tuition Rewards enrollment marketing consortium John Carroll University (University Heights, OH) has joined Tuition Rewards, a nationwide consortium of 239 private colleges & universities that rewards families for saving for higher education with points that can be used to reduce tuition costs. JCU is the 41st college to join Tuition Rewards since March 2008. 150,000+ students are enrolled in the SAGE Scholars-sponsored program, which helps private colleges recruit students and encourages families to save for college.

Published: (10th Jan. 2010)
	University of Nebraska partners with top career education provider Career Athletes, the leading career education and resource provider for graduating and alumni collegiate athletes, announces a new partnership with the University of Nebraska. Under the terms of the partnership, Career Athletes will become Nebraska’s official career education provider, supplying its student-athlete graduates with the tools necessary as they transition from the playing field to the workplace.

Published: (4th Jan. 2010)
	High Growth Potential Projected for Indian Higher Education Sector Higher education sector in India has high potential to record substantial growth, provided enough attention is paid to infrastructure development, says RNCOS in its latest report.

Published: (21st Dec. 2009)
	Video series answers students’ questions about college “College Admission. Simplified." is a six-part DVD series for students who are considering college. The video answers questions such as how to select potential schools, navigating through the financial aid process and how to succeed once enrolled.

Published: (16th Dec. 2009)
	Education sector unites against proposed visa changes Organisations in the international education sector have united in protest against more proposed changes to the student visa system.

Published: (7th Dec. 2009)
	Preston College gives MidlandHR top marks for its integrated solution One of the largest and most successful further education colleges in England, Preston College has signed a five-year contract for MidlandHR's fully integrated HR and payroll solution iTrent.

Published: (3rd Dec. 2009)
	Toni Fisher takes position as ESRI higher education manager Longtime geographic information system (GIS) educator Toni Fisher has joined ESRI's Industry Solutions Group as the higher education manager, where she will encourage the use of GIS in building effective learning environments.

Published: (18th Nov. 2009)
	NAICU Statement on 2009 College Board Tuition & Student Aid Reports To help students hit hard by the recession, private institutions cut deeply into several areas of their budgets and used the savings to boost student financial aid and temper tuition increases. Freezes and cuts in staff salaries and benefits, construction and renovation projects, and travel and other staff expenses were common.

Published: (10th Nov. 2009)
	British Council responds to University World Rankings Commenting on the University World Rankings published recently by the Times Higher Education magazine, Pat Killingley, the British Council’s Director of Higher Education, said: “We are delighted to see UK universities doing so well, and in many cases improving their position, in this year’s global rankings. Academics and students around the world place a great deal of importance on the rankings, and this news will help us to continue to attract fresh talent to UK education."

Published: (30th Oct. 2009)
	Study Group to twin Bellerbys Colleges with Nigeria and Ghana Study Group, one of the UK's largest independent supplier of international students to universities in Britain, has announced the launch of a programme which will see four of its Bellerbys Further Education Colleges twinned with institutions in Nigeria and Ghana.

Published: (27th Oct. 2009)
	HPU holds grand opening for university center High Point University faculty, staff, alumni, university trustees, friends and invited guests celebrated the grand opening of the University Center on Oct. 23 with a special ribbon cutting ceremony, open house and reception.

Published: (23rd Oct. 2009)
	Kaplan University announces opening of new South Florida location to accommodate growing student body Kaplan University recently announced the opening of a new facility in Plantation, Florida, to support its growing student ranks. This is the University’s fourth new location in two years, and it comes just 10 months after the opening of its Orlando facility, a 124,000-square-foot space that houses student support and admissions staff.

Published: (22nd Oct. 2009)
	Public university recognized for excellence in teacher education A Texas public university has been honored for leadership and innovation in teacher education. The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) has been named the 2009 recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).

Published: (14th Oct. 2009)
	Online Educa Berlin 2009: Innovative E-Learning at your fingertips With innovative conference formats, this year’s 15th Online Educa Berlin will have a strong focus on interaction. The largest global e-learning conference for the corporate, education and public service sectors takes place from December 2nd – 4th, 2009 in the Hotel InterContinental Berlin. Lord David Puttnam, Chancellor of The Open University, Britain’s largest distance learning institute and Zenna Atkins, Chair of Ofsted, will open the conference.

Published: (8th Oct. 2009)
	Wyclef Jean is going back to school The 36 year old and former The Fugees artist recently announced that he will take up his studies to earn a degree from Berklee College of Music. Wyclef left school after one semester but his goal has always been to complete his studies. Furthermore he has scheduled to release a remix CD in November.

Published: (7th Oct. 2009)
	UK can't afford the student visa risk James Pitman, Managing Director of Study Group UK comments on Pakistani student visa refusals.

Published: (5th Oct. 2009)
	Partnership for Native American cancer prevention awarded $15.7 million A Northern Arizona University and Arizona Cancer Center collaboration seeking solutions to cancer disparities among Native Americans is receiving a $15.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

Published: (29th Sep. 2009)
	High quality key to satisfaction at the ICEF Higher Education Workshop 2009 Participants at the 2009 ICEF Higher Education Workshop in Madrid felt that it was one of the most focused and professional events they had been to, with 100% rating the event as good or excellent. Held September 13 – 15, the workshop provided educators from 46 accredited Higher Education institutions in 19 countries the opportunity to meet with 85 ICEF-screened agents from 37 countries and all continents.

Published: (25th Sep. 2009)
	100 universities & colleges already registered for fall IEFT fairs International Education Fairs of Turkey (IEFT) has been organizing leading student recruitment fairs in Turkey since 2002. Each IEFT fair welcomes over 80 universities and 50 colleges. 15,000 bright, motivated and viable student visit each spring and fall to the fair cities.

Published: (16th Sep. 2009)
	Study UK Corporate Membership Study UK has launched a new Corporate Membership scheme, open to organisations, businesses and individuals who provide auxiliary services to the education sector.

Published: (14th Sep. 2009)
	Study Group to partner with Kingston University A new International Study Centre will open in Kingston upon Thames (south-west London) in a joint partnership between leading international education provider Study Group, and Kingston University.

Published: (1st Sep. 2009)
	EducationDynamics and Aslanian Group merge to create HE’s most comprehensive marketing company Strategic partnership enables EducationDynamics to expand in-depth market analysis, filling a critical intelligence gap that exists in higher education marketing.

Published: (14th Aug. 2009)
	What to know when sending students to Canada Universities and Colleges of Canada are home to more than 1,30,000 students every year. Visa procedures are simple and there is a big job opportunity.

Published: (29th Jun. 2009)
	Australian education gets international seal of approval International students have expressed high levels of satisfaction in their courses of study and work outcomes in Australia, according to an international student survey released recently.

Published: (29th Jun. 2009)
	Key business acquisition creates market leading software company Two of the leading providers of software systems to universities and business schools have joined forces to create QS unisolution, offering extensive student recruitment and international exchange solutions to higher education institutions worldwide.

Published: (14th Jun. 2009)
	Australia drawing significant number of India’s population Numbers show that more than 95,000 Indian students are making Australia home for their international studies.

Published: (14th Jun. 2009)
	Controlling Study Abroad Programs not so simple Karin Hope, a former legislative director with the Republican Party in the United States, was surprised when she checked into national safety standards for students studying abroad and found that there were none. Many legislators like Karin have found that creating a system of national supervision for such programs is a rather complex process.

Published: (10th Jun. 2009)
	Univ. of Sussex re-signs partnership contract for on-campus International Study Centre Today will see the formal re-signing of an agreement between the University of Sussex and leading international education provider Study Group. Under the renewed contract, Study Group will continue to manage the International Study Centre (ISC) on the University campus for a significant number of years.

Published: (3rd Jun. 2009)
	Global Education still a priority The never-ending talk of recession has affected spending on international education travel, but not as much as had been predicted.

Published: (27th May. 2009)
	AIRC membership approves standards & launches pilot agency certification The American International Recruitment Council, which plans to roll out a Certification process for international student recruitment agencies in early 2010, today announced that its membership had approved adoption of its Certification Standards and process. Founding Chair and President, Mitch Leventhal stated, “This is the first time that American postsecondary institutions, or their international recruitment partners, have had consistent and clear guidelines for ethical and best practice.

New record of international students in China

World’s top universities in 2010 announced!

CourseSmart partners with Higher Edu. Institutions to provide instant access to eTextbooks

Study Group announces new £10 million Bellerbys Oxford Study Centre

EThames new campus at Canary Wharf

European University Switzerland earns IACBE accreditation

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