This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), Uzbekistan. This is a milestone in the history of the university, and a significant step forward for the higher education sector of Uzbekistan.
The National Security and Investment Act (also known as the NSI Act) will come into force on 4 January 2022. So, what does this mean and what do you need to know?
Try as I might, it's been hard to track progress at COP26 from home, attempting to follow things, to get to grip with what happens in the various ‘zones’, the sheer number of topics being addressed, the negotiations, the daily announcements. What constitutes a meaningful commitment and what is simply spin?
The sector has an opportunity to build a strong case not only for continued ODA investment in existing areas but increased, and more effective investment across higher education.
We are now well into a new academic year. There have been many changes since pre-Covid times: higher education institutions are now delivering more of their teaching online, and actively embracing the opportunities created by technology to transform student learning.
While a new global threat has emerged since the end of last year, the biggest threat facing the global community today remains unchanged - the climate emergency.
There's a real change going on in international student behaviour. Universities must acknowledge this and tailor their services accordingly if they want to compete with fast-improving higher education institutions worldwide.