Just keep on moving

Article Abstract:

Many universities and colleges in the United Kingdom embark on international education strategies without understanding the real costs and benefits to the higher education system. It has been commonly believed for many years that cross-cultural and international education is beneficial to the education process, and the European Union is currently encouraging this across its borders. Many educational establishments are experiencing financial pressures which may not warrant the extra expense that is incurred through international student exchange.

United Kingdom, Finance, Universities and colleges, International aspects, Education

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How to tame the market without stunting growth

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An examination of the private university sector and the services that private universities offer. It is argued that private universities are a valuable asset to any country, so long as they are regulated appropriately. It is suggested that, in the short term at least, the best way to regulate private universities could be with performance indices that are published by the media, thereby ensuring that institutions maintain standards or risk having their reputation damaged in the public arena.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Analysis

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Public demand boosts Brazil's private colleges

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The academicians in Brazil prefer to work in poorly paid hourly jobs in private sector because of the dearth of posts in the universities.

Personnel administration, Brazil, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, College teachers, College faculty, Company personnel management

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