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Sannam S4 Education Division
presents this monthly newsletter - EduChat with a brief overview of key & latest updates from Brazil, China, India, Malaysia and UAE which can impact your institution plans and operations.
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Hello Reader,
We are back with the new issue of EduChat!
In this EduChat, the "Research and Partnerships Spotlight" section presents you with an opportunity to collaborate with an Indian institution located in West of India.
And if you feel that 'numbers speak louder than words', we would welcome you to check out our "Super Stat" of the month from Brazil.
We want to continue bringing to you new and interesting information every month. It would be great if you could help us improve the EduChat by sharing your ideas, comments and feedback.
Happy Reading!
Editorial team
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Research and Partnerships Spotlight
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A private university from the West of India is interested in collaborating with universities from across the world for
- Student exchange
- Semester abroad
- Faculty exchange opportunities
- International conferences
The aforementioned university is popularly known for its engineering and liberal art courses.
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Brazil's outbound study surged by 14% in 2016, with more than 247,000 students studying abroad during the year as exchange rates improved, according to Brazil's largest study travel association. "There is good demand, despite the challenging time that Brazil is having," commented Belta president Maura Leão, who said an improved exchange rate was a significant reason why outbound study is showing signs of recovery.
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Tête-à-tête - 8: Anjana A
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"The biggest challenge is student expectations, which sometimes are beyond their reach. However with patient personal counselling I tend to support them effectively." ... says Ms.
Anjana A,
International Recruitment Advisor
, University of Strathclyde Engineering.
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Brazil's study travel market bounces back
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Brazil's private universities fall behind in higher education rankings
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Still a long way to go on internationalisation
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12 Chinese institutions in QS world university rankings' Top 100
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Number of mobile students out of, and into, China soars
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US-China Increase Arts, Education Ties
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Just before the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, US government has issued a clarification on H1B visas. In addition to the 65,000 visas issued to those who have secured a job in the US, 20,000 H1B visas can be issued to the students who have pursued higher education in the US. In spite of hate crime concerns in the US, 4,000 students have attended visa interviews at various cities in India.
While in India, important reform, GST (Goods and Services Tax), is being rolled out on 1st of July.
Though the GST on education services is nil, input tax cost (renting, telecommunication etc.) concerns remain.
Another import reform in discussion is replacement of AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and UGC (University Grants Commission) with
HEERA (Higher Education Empowerment Regulation Agency)
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Centre invites Indian universities to promote 'Brand India' at NAFSA
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IIT-B, IIT-D, IISc among world's best institutions
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Online education industry in India to touch $1.96 bn. by 2021
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Malaysia too has performed well in the World Rankings published by QS. "This is great news for the higher education sector of Malaysia," Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education, congratulates universities for big improvement in World Rankings. Malaysia becomes the first ASEAN country to co-host the Going Global 2018.
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Malaysian universities that made it into the top 1% in World Rankings
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Malaysia to be the first ASEAN country to host British Council's Going Global Conference
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EU eyeing tourism, education investment in Iskandar Malaysia
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University of Birmingham becomes the first university in the top 100 of the world to set up a campus in Dubai. This will be the first international campus of the University. This falls in line with the UAE's aim to become education hub of the world. Universities of UAE have made it to the top 400 in the QS World Rankings.
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First top 100 globally ranked university to open branch campus in Dubai
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UAE University makes top 400 in world rankings
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Business and economics remain top subjects at UAE universities
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Travel Diaries - Meet Our Experts
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Lakshmi Iyer
Executive Director and Head - Education
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Delia Heneghan
Director of Education - India
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Zoe Marlow
Head of Client Relations (Education)
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September 13 - 15:
EAIE Conference, Seville, Spain
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August 21 - 23:
NZIEC Conference, Auckland, New Zealand
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September 13 - 15:
EAIE Conference, Seville, Spain
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Help us improvise!
Let us know what more would you like to read on the newsletter.
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Sannam S4 Education Division
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Sannam S4 Education Division supports over forty international educational clients from 7 countries. Our Education Research and Partnership Services (ERPS) Department works closely with institutional stakeholders and creates smooth and successful road maps for those wanting to Explore, Enter and Expand in some of the world's most dynamic education markets.
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