AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInternational Enrolment: Indian student numbers in the US fell 13.5% year-on-year to 316,893, with master’s enrolment down 20%. South Korea is moving in the opposite direction, attracting more than 300,000 international students. University Finances: Queen’s University Belfast faces a £12.5 million deficit and is reviewing costs. In Canada, falling international enrolment has contributed to course cuts and fewer contract teaching jobs. Access and Quality: UK plans to restrict student loans to applicants with GCSE English could put 10 universities at risk and limit opportunities for disadvantaged students. A World Bank review says the University of Nairobi’s urban-planning master’s curriculum has changed little since 1971. Global Cooperation: Beijing’s international education conference drew more than 6,000 delegates from over 70 countries, with a focus on exchanges and AI. Teaching and AI: Qatar educators describe a shift toward student-led learning, while researchers warn that careless AI use could undermine children’s memory and thinking skills.
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