Tag: higher education policy
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Canada’s International Student Cap: A Lifeline for Rent, but What About Colleges and Universities?
Introduction: A policy shift with ripple effects Canada’s move to cap international student numbers is drawing attention far beyond classrooms and tuition fees. While the policy has helped ease pressure on the country’s overheated rental market, questions abound about its broader impact on colleges and universities that grew used to the surge in foreign enrolment.…
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Will Canada’s International Student Cap Steady the Rents but Challenge Colleges Too?
Rents cool, but at what cost to campuses? Canada’s international student cap has become a surprising lever in the country’s housing market. By slowing inbound numbers, cities that once watched rents spike amid a flood of foreign students saw a stabilizing effect. The initiative aimed to address a core frustration for many Canadians—high housing costs…
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Judge Rules Against Trump in UC Antisemitism Case Ruling
New block on federal penalties in UC antisemitism probe A federal judge delivered a decisive ruling late Friday, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to fine the University of California system or to cut its federal funding as a punishment tied to allegations of antisemitism and other discriminatory practices. The decision marks a significant setback for…
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U of T Hires Top U.S. Scholars to Expand Postdoc Program
Overview: A Bold Push for Research Talent The University of Toronto is stepping up its competition for global research talent by signing three prominent U.S. scholars and announcing an expansive plan to add 100 new postdoctoral positions. This wave of hires signals a broader strategy to attract world-class researchers amid shifts in the U.S. higher-education…
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Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political heat
The Centre has paused its controversial plan to overhaul Panjab University’s governance, four days after issuing sweeping notifications that set off student demonstrations and political upheaval across Punjab and Chandigarh. The sudden shift signals a tactical retreat while officials assess the backlash and potential legal or constitutional challenges to the proposed changes. H2: What triggered…
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Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political storm
Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests The Centre has temporarily halted its controversial plan to overhaul the governance framework of Panjab University (PU), four days after startling notifications that set off a wave of student protests and a political furore across Punjab and Chandigarh. The decision, described by officials as a pause rather…
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Centre Pauses Panjab University Governance Overhaul: What Next
Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political backlash The Centre has temporarily halted its controversial overhaul of Panjab University’s governance, a move announced just four days after the government unveiled sweeping changes that sparked widespread student protests and a political storm across Punjab and Chandigarh. The pause signals a tactical shift in…
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KIU Reaffirms Commitment to Student Welfare Amid Tuition Concerns
KIU Addresses Tuition Concerns and Reaffirms Its Commitment to Students Kampala International University (KIU) has issued a statement to address recent concerns about tuition payment policies. Several students reported perceived unfair surcharges and penalties, prompting university leadership to clarify policies and emphasize its ongoing commitment to student welfare. Understanding the Issue: What Students Are Saying…