Category: Alumni
Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities
Around one in 57 (1.76%) children in the UK is on the autistic spectrum, significantly higher than previously reported, according to a study of more than seven million children
University of Cambridge commits to a major new centre for music performance
This initiative will contribute to the recovery of the physical University in the wake of the pandemic, and is an important signal of Cambridge’s ongoing commitment to the performing arts.
9 Top Tips On How To Get A First Class Degree At University
To get a first-class degree at university, you’ll usually need an average of around 70 percent or above overall. This average is calculated across coursework, presentations, projects and exams, so you’ll need to achieve consistent good grades throughout university.
Higher education is part of the Agenda 2030 ecosystem
Universities must convince governments and development agencies that higher education is not a luxury but an essential part of the education ecosystem needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Alumni Weekend going fully virtual for 2021
In the spirit of public interest and with safeguarding the health of the Miami family in mind, the Miami University Alumni Association made the early decision that Alumni Weekend 2021 will be a fully virtual event.
Future Skills You’ll Need In Your Career By 2030
The world of work is evolving quickly, which means you have to figure out how to prepare for a future job role that’s impossible to predict.
Undergraduate Tuition Fees Axed At All Universities In Germany
With the start of the winter term comes very welcome news for those who study in Germany at degree level: undergraduate tuition fees at all universities in Germany have now been axed.
How Much Do International Students Bring To The UK Economy?
A new study has found that a single cohort of international students will contribute a whopping £3.2 billion to the UK economy over 10 years through income tax and National Insurance payments
Universities search for the new normal after Brexit
German and United Kingdom representatives of universities and higher education organisations have discussed the post-Brexit future of UK-German academic relations, including how to plug the glaring gap in the UK’s Turing Scheme, the replacement for participation in the European Union’s mobility and exchange scheme Erasmus+.
International student visa applications down by 40%
Germany’s federal government has confirmed that the coronavirus crisis has had a considerable impact on academic mobility.
What Unis Can Do To Keep You Engaged When Studying Online
We’re living in a different world than we were a few months ago, with almost all elements of our lives having shifted online, from studying remotely to video-calling friends and family.
