England will not take part in OECD's 'Pisa for universities' Doubts now raised over future of project billed as having potential to shake up hierarchy of world higher education By John Morgan 15 July
World University Rankings blog: 500,000 reasons to be cheerful Data will power the most comprehensive THE World University Rankings yet By Phil Baty 15 July
Theresa May visa plan 'harmful' to UK's ability to recruit overseas academics Proposals amount to 41 per cent increase in minimum salary threshold for new researchers to gain visa, Universities UK and Russell Group warn By John Morgan 13 July
Overseas branch campuses still have potential for growth, says study Moocs and capacity-building projects with partners in developing countries are also expected to expand, a European University Association report finds By Ellie Bothwell 12 July
Universities ¡®must collect hard data¡¯ on barriers to overseas students ¡®Anecdotal evidence has little value¡¯, professor tells UK Council for International Student Affairs conference By Ellie Bothwell 12 July
Javid wants overseas students to leave UK after graduation Business secretary answers ¡®no¡¯ when asked if non-EU students should be allowed to stay on for work post-graduation By John Morgan 10 July
Science Without Borders faces ¡®late payment¡¯ claims Figures quoted in Brazilian media suggest US universities may still be waiting for funds for taking students. Donna Bowater reports from Brazil By Donna Bowater 10 July
US university places won by UK state pupils The Sutton Trust has funded degree study at US institutions for 58 pupils from low-income backgrounds By Ellie Bothwell 9 July
UK universities at risk from ¡®ill-informed¡¯ immigration debate, warns Cambridge v-c Sir Leszek Borysiewicz draws on his own background as the child of Polish immigrants to counter ¡®negative¡¯ rhetoric on immigration By John Morgan 2 July
US men aren¡¯t interested in ¡®life-changing¡¯ rhetoric of studying abroad Report suggests that male social groups are ¡®less fluid¡¯ than women¡¯s, who made up 63.5 per cent of American students overseas By Ellie Bothwell 2 July
Study abroad rankings ¡®will encourage student mobility¡¯ Additional internationalisation measurement would increase participation in studying overseas, says Erasmus+ director By Ellie Bothwell 2 July
US universities slow to respond to prospective international students US and Canada ranked below four other regions for communicating effectively with prospective international students By Ellie Bothwell 1 July
Tougher visa rules blamed for pathway provider recruitment slump Navitas says enrolment down by 13 per cent in second semester of 2015 By Chris Havergal 1 July
US international postgraduate applications up for 10th year running Increase led by rise of applications from India and growing popularity of STEM subjects By Ellie Bothwell 30 June
Overseas students considered hardest workers, survey finds Respondents to Hepi poll were generally positive about the contribution of international undergraduates and lecturers to UK universities By Jack Grove 25 June
Ghanaian game-show winner now studying at Northumbria University Contestant in African nation¡¯s answer to The Apprentice wins MSc scholarship By Jack Grove 18 June
Time spent abroad may help UK students empathise with overseas peers Nottingham Trent pro v-c aims to promote friendships across nationalities By Chris Havergal 18 June
Overseas alma maters give, hoping one day to receive International alumni outreach efforts are on the rise as institutions expand fundraising horizons By Jon Marcus 11 June
Africa¡¯s self-starters need fresh pedagogical approach Sub-Saharan universities must adapt to the shifting career aims of their future graduates, study suggests By Ellie Bothwell 11 June
Berkeley thinks global ¨C but stays local Chancellor Nicholas Dirks explains the university¡¯s branch campus strategy By Chris Havergal 11 June
Transnational students ¡®more likely to progress to postgraduate courses¡¯ A combination of short undergraduate courses and master¡¯s programmes may be attractive to overseas students, Hefce says By Chris Havergal 9 June
Welcome to Canada ¨C but don¡¯t expect to make friends Nafsa conference hears of figures showing that overseas students¡¯ interaction with locals is more limited than generally assumed By Jon Marcus 4 June
¡®Lack¡¯ of employability training on transnational programmes Higher Education Academy study reveals development of transferable skills less widespread on overseas courses By Chris Havergal 4 June
David Willetts: allow student loans to be used abroad The government should lift restrictions to allow British students to use state loans for fees abroad, the former universities minister has claimed By Ellie Bothwell 2 June
Social sciences most common degree for global leaders Study reveals 'international experience' also popular among leaders around the world. By Ellie Bothwell 29 May
Overseas branch campuses become ¡®low priority¡¯ in internationalisation strategies European universities refocus on student mobility and strategic partnerships, says European Association for International Education By Chris Havergal 28 May
Number of Britons studying abroad rises 40 per cent Higher Education Statistics Agency data show increased mobility for study, work or volunteering By Chris Havergal 28 May
Fruit from the branch campuses Transnational education helps people who want a high-quality university education to get it, argues Rebecca Hughes By Rebecca Hughes 28 May
Welsh universities push for students at Nafsa Welsh universities have created a new initiative to attract more international students. By Chris Havergal 25 May
UK risks closing door on overseas student growth, warns IIE head The UK government must be clearer in articulating its immigration policy or risk facing a decline in the number of overseas students. 23 May
UCL could link promotion and internationalisation activities University considers rewarding staff who help with global goals as it moves from a branch campus model towards a network of partnerships By Chris Havergal 21 May
Study reveals misery of overseas scholars ¡®living the dream¡¯ Many of the Italian researchers interviewed said they were unhappy working abroad By Jack Grove 21 May
Lebanese academy aims to close gulf with ¡®culture of innovation¡¯ Institutions seek new ways to halt exodus of country¡¯s scholars By Chris Havergal 21 May
Overseas students in London add ?2.3 billion to UK economy International students in London contribute a net benefit of ?2.3 billion to the UK economy every year, a study says By Chris Havergal 19 May
Aberdeen first UK university to open campus in South Korea The University of Aberdeen is set to become the first UK higher education institution to open a campus in South Korea By Chris Havergal 15 May
Consider agents as a force for good, paper says Rethinking relationships with international recruiters could help universities to assuage academics¡¯ fears, researchers suggest By Chris Havergal 14 May
¡®Flying faculty¡¯ often feel down about the life peripatetic A new report highlights the downsides of life for the travelling lecturer By Chris Havergal 14 May
Cultural norms may be no-go areas for foreign academics University staff urged to help visiting scholars adjust to life in the UK By Chris Havergal 7 May
European universities ¡®hobbled¡¯ by language laws Rector at Maastricht University fears that curbs on using English are preventing some institutions from innovating and internationalising 7 May
Medell¨ªn¡¯s makeover benefits Colombian university The ebbing of violence and the city¡¯s transformation allow Antioquia to expand its horizons, writes Donna?Bowater in Colombia By Donna Bowater 7 May
US 'sleeping giant' stirs in the global recruitment market The Education-USA initiative to attract overseas students is a wake-up call for the UK, argues Chris Cobb By Chris Cobb 30 April
Forging global citizens is electrifying, says head of NYU Abu Dhabi Vice-chancellor talks to Chris Havergal about breaking free from Western constraints By Chris Havergal 23 April
NYU Abu Dhabi workers entitled to better, report finds Thousands of workers who built New York University¡¯s campus in Abu Dhabi were excluded from the institution¡¯s enhanced labour standards, an independent report says. By Chris Havergal 17 April
Agents line up bulk of international signings at dozens of universities THE FoI requests reveal use of recruiters by UK institutions to be highest among post-92s By Chris Havergal 16 April
Manchester Met spent ?1.2m on ¡®Vilnius memo¡¯ libel case FoI request reveals UK institution¡¯s legal costs in action that Vilnius University settled for ?112,500 By Holly Else 16 April
Queen Mary to open private medical school in Malta London institution to charge students ?25,000 a year to study at Gozo institute By Jack Grove 9 April
Chinese students: priority number one Attracting young people from the People¡¯s Republic is vital for UK universities and a secure future, says Keith Burnett 2 April
Saudi delivers undiplomatic verdict on UK universities ¡®Lower standards¡¯ at some institutions a result of rush to recruit overseas students, says embassy¡¯s cultural attach¨¦ By John Morgan 26 March
Miwa Hirono: my Home Office hell Top academics will be increasingly reluctant to come to the UK, says Hirono, who is being forced to quit Britain despite her permanent post 26 March
Research network aims to bring East Asia closer to UK A new network has been launched at a UK university to help develop research partnerships between East and Southeast Asia and Europe By Matthew Reisz 24 March
Ucas applicants ¡®welcome influence of overseas students¡¯ University applicants welcome the presence of international students on campus and believe they will improve learning experiences, a survey suggests. By Jack Grove 19 March
Win imitation game with overseas trademarks UK universities must register in regions of transnational activity, lawyer advises By Chris Havergal 19 March
Arab ¨¦migr¨¦s ¡®have a duty¡¯ to help their home nations make strides Head of Association of Arab Universities also urges the West not to ignore the plight of Syrian academics and students By Chris Havergal 19 March
Uclan sets aside ?2.8m to cover losses overseas University says that provision should be seen in context of a ?10 million surplus across the institution as a whole By John Morgan 19 March
Visa regime rolls out amid fears about its impact Sector frets over how requirement for biometric residence permit and lack of overseas English testing options may affect enrolments By Chris Havergal 19 March
Mobile students earn more, study finds Those who spend part of their degree overseas tend to earn more in their first job and are less likely to be unemployed six months after graduating By Chris Havergal 12 March
Bucks New University¡¯s visa licence suspended Institution exceeds limit on visa refusals By Chris Havergal 11 March
Attitudes hold back region, inaugural MENA Universities Summit hears At THE summit in Qatar, Gulf states hear that culture of entitlement must go By Chris Havergal 5 March
Canadian studies scholars quit UK foundation Removal of academic board member from body supporting study of Canada in the UK spurs resignations By Matthew Reisz 5 March