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The latest education market news from our UK and local country staff and from selected external sources, focusing on issues affecting UK education, from changes to higher education policy and student visa procedures, to competitor analysis and media coverage.

UKM listed in 2014 QS Top 50 Under 50 ranking

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) ranks 19th in the 2014 QS Top 50 Under 50 ranking list. The QS Top 50 Under 50...
East Asia
04/02/2014

Credit transfer system

SEAMEO RIHED supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is implementing the project Harmonization and Networking in...

English proficiency roadmap to be ready in April 2014

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that one of the main focuses of the education ministry this...
East Asia
29/01/2014

Lack of Emirati doctors is 'worrying problem', Middle East health leaders told

The need for Emiratis in the healthcare profession has become urgent as demand soars for medical services, experts warn...
Middle East & Africa
29/01/2014

Regulatory relaxation on TNE - Taiwan government introducing new initiatives to reform the higher education

Development of the 'Free Economic Pilot Zone' leading to relaxed regulation of TNE, with an aim of attracting overseas...
East Asia
29/01/2014

The International Education Council to host a conference in London

The International Education Council (IEC) will host a conference and workshop to provide training and discuss issues...
Americas
28/01/2014

Schools meet growing demand for boarding facilities in the UAE

Demand for boarding schools is soaring as parents seek a high-quality British education close to home, according to...
Middle East & Africa
27/01/2014

Khalifa University to host a major international education conference

Khalifa University (Abu Dhabi) will host a major international education conference in the capital from May 6 to 8 to...
Middle East & Africa
27/01/2014

Nottingham MyResearch Sdn Bhd award R&D Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) status

Nottingham MyResearch Sdn Bhd is the first company owned by a private university in Malaysia to be awarded R&D...
East Asia
24/01/2014

Malaysia considering tightening entry requirement of medical courses

The government is considering tightening the entry requirement for students looking to pursue medical courses in the...
East Asia
24/01/2014

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