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- UK to raise HPI visa cap as eligibility expands to top 150 universities November 2, 2026
  The UK government has announced that there will be a “proportional increase” in the current yearly cap on High Potential Individual visa applications, as the government unveils new plans to “go further in attracting the world’s best graduates”. The post UK to raise HPI visa cap as eligibility expands to top 150 universities appeared first […]
  Jenna O'Flynn
- New Zealand student experience hits record high, but work opportunities lag November 2, 2026
  International student satisfaction in New Zealand has reached its highest level since national surveying began, though students continue to report difficulties finding work alongside their studies. The post New Zealand student experience hits record high, but work opportunities lag appeared first on The PIE News.
  Kim Martin
- Partnership is a long game November 2, 2026
  What does it take to build partnerships that last decades? Navitas’ Brittany Adams reflects on the value of playing the long game in international education. The post Partnership is a long game appeared first on The PIE News.
  Brittany Adams
- Times Higher Education to wind down BMI by end of 2026 October 30, 2026
  Times Higher Education (THE) is closing the BMI GlobalEd arm of its business, citing pressure on the international education sector that has made "business hard to sustain". The post Times Higher Education to wind down BMI by end of 2026 appeared first on The PIE News.
  Beth Kennedy
- Irish court overturns Gazan student visa refusal over “significant errors” October 30, 2026
  The Irish High Court has overturned a decision to refuse a study visa to a 20-year-old Palestinian woman, following "significant and demonstrable errors" in the refusal decision by the Department of Justice. The post Irish court overturns Gazan student visa refusal over “significant errors” appeared first on The PIE News.
  Jenna O'Flynn
- Australia consults on student visa overhaul as refusals hit key markets October 30, 2026
  Proposals would revise the Genuine Student requirement and financial-capacity rules, including possible Australian bank accounts and tougher evidence for certain international student applicants. The post Australia consults on student visa overhaul as refusals hit key markets appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- Flexible stays: putting student choice and engagement at the heart of student accommodation October 30, 2026
  True flexibility in student accommodation means more than shorter contracts. GoBritanya’s business director Hui Zhao argues that providers must offer choice while ensuring students feel part of a community, whatever the length of their stay. The post Flexible stays: putting student choice and engagement at the heart of student accommodation appeared first on The PIE […]
  Hui Zhao
- The PIE Live Germany – live feed October 30, 2026
  Follow along here for live updates from The PIE Live Germany conference. The post The PIE Live Germany – live feed appeared first on The PIE News.
  Nicholas Cuthbert
- In an age of AI, character matters more than ever – so why do too many schools leave it to chance? October 29, 2026
  AI has put extraordinary capability in every student’s hands. But are schools giving young people the values to decide what to do with it, asks David Harkin. The post In an age of AI, character matters more than ever – so why do too many schools leave it to chance? appeared first on The PIE […]
  David Harkin
- Brazil’s study abroad ambitions widen, but information gap holds back demand October 29, 2026
  Growing interest in Europe, expanding bilingual schooling and demand for shorter overseas experiences are reshaping Brazil’s outbound student market, according to speakers preparing for The PIE High Brazil. The post Brazil’s study abroad ambitions widen, but information gap holds back demand appeared first on The PIE News.
  Amy Baker
The Knowledge Review
- Prof. Dr. Prakash Divakaran Advances Research and Industry Collaboration in Higher Education October 15, 2026
  Prof. Dr. Prakash Divakaran, Vice-Chancellor of Himalayan University, is working to strengthen connections among industry experience, academic research, and higher education. With nearly three decades of experience in supply chain operations, logistics, and indirect taxation, he brings a practical understanding of business operations to his academic leadership. His career reflects a commitment to making higher […]
  Dev@TKR
- The Handwriting Lab Introduces a Scientific Handwriting Improvement Course to Address Declining Writing Skills March 20, 2026
  As digital tools continue to dominate communication, concerns around declining handwriting quality among both children and adults are becoming increasingly prominent. The Handwriting Lab has introduced its Handwriting Improvement Course, a structured and scientifically designed program with the aim of improving writing skills through a systematic approach grounded in cognitive science and motor skill development. […]
  Dev@TKR
- The Man Who Fights for the Voiceless March 10, 2026
  Chetann Kishor Patel and the Legal Revolution for Animal Justice. In a nation where compassion often battles convenience, one man has chosen to stand where it is hardest to stand beside the voiceless. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to municipal corridors hundreds of kilometres away, Chetann Kishor Patel has emerged as a formidable and […]
  Dev@TKR
- An Educator’s Guide to Earning a Language Certification February 24, 2026
  Language certification has become essential as education systems support multilingual classrooms and rising accountability expectations. Certified language skills help teachers demonstrate instructional readiness, while administrators and schools rely on verified proficiency for hiring and program quality decisions. This guide draws on insights from Language Testing International® (LTI), the exclusive licensee of ACTFL and a leader […]
  Dev@TKR
- G Shahid Ur Rehman Drives a New Era of Sustainable and Luxury Intercity Travel in South India February 20, 2026
  (South India) — The intercity transportation sector in South India is witnessing significant evolution over the past three decades, driven in large measure by the leadership of G Shahid Ur Rehman, the man behind Geepee Travels. Assuming responsibility at a notably young age, he transformed a traditional bus operation into a technologically advanced, customer-centric mobility […]
  Dev@TKR
- Delper Ecom Pvt Ltd and Devaramakkalu Charitable Trust to Launch Civilization-Scale ESG Marketplace and CSR Franchise Ecosystem Across India by March 2026 February 13, 2026
  Bangalore, India – February 10, 2026 – Delper Ecom Pvt Ltd today announced the launch of its Minimum Value Product (MVP), an initiative designed to go onboard with 320 million families across India in 36 months. With an initial investment of ₹10.06 crores, the company is introducing a model that integrates advertising liquidity with ESG-compliant […]
  Dev@TKR
- From Bestseller to Blockbuster: First-Edition Success Ignites the Race for Film and Mega Web Series Rights January 16, 2026
  Finally! – A Senapati with Nerves of Steel has emerged as far more than a successful debut novel. It represents a fully realized fictional universe with exceptional potential for cinematic adaptation and premium OTT streaming platforms. Following the strong response to its first edition, the book has sparked growing interest as a high-value intellectual property […]
  Dev@TKR
- Aditya Vaidya on Why Leadership, Systems, and Standards Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Hospitality Growth January 16, 2026
  India’s Food & Beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry is entering a decisive phase of evolution. After years of rapid expansion driven by demand growth, digital platforms, and investor capital, the sector is now confronting a more complex reality—one where leadership maturity, operational discipline, and governance will determine long-term success. The next chapter of growth will […]
  Dev@TKR
- Is College Admissions Counseling Worth the Investment? A Look at the Benefits and Top-Rated Services January 2, 2026
  Between looming deadlines, test prep, extracurricular activities and essay drafts, the college admissions process can quickly feel overwhelming for families. So, is paying for professional college admissions counseling even worth the investment? For some households, expert guidance trims stress, tightens applications and helps students find better college fits. For others, the cost may outweigh the […]
  Dev@TKR
- Review of TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment December 31, 2025
  In an era saturated with opinions, notifications, and reactive speech, TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment arrives not as a loud proclamation, but as a composed, luminous pause. It is a book that does not demand attention; it earns it—by inviting the reader inward. Rooted in the timeless triad of Peace (Śānti), Silence (Mauna), […]
  Dev@TKR
International Education News
- Rethinking Campus Borders and Community Impact: Lead the Change Interview with Dr. Paul Garton and Dr. Larry Baranowski October 28, 2026
  In October’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview, Dr. Paul Garton and Dr. Larry Baranowski explore how universities extend their influence beyond their beyond physical boundaries and how improvement initiatives could contribute to community empowerment. Dr. Garton is an Assistant Professor … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- “Be Honest, Grow With Your Students”: An Interview with Roselyn Baronia on her experiences with AI, Assessment, and a New Oral Defense (Part 3) October 21, 2026
  In the final installment of this three-part interview, Roselyn Baronia shares her students’ reactions and her reflections after she introduced an oral defense into a coding lab in her AP Computer Science A (CSA) course. In part one, Baronia described … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- “AI is a tool that should help us, not something to depend on”: An Interview with Roselyn Baronia on her experiences with AI, Assessment, and a New Oral Defense (Part 2) October 14, 2026
  With concerns that AI was undermining her students’ critical thinking, Roselyn Baronia didn’t ban it — she redesigned her assessment around it. In the second installment of this three-part interview, Baronia discusses the oral defense she created for a coding … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- “I Felt Like I Was Losing My Role in the Classroom”: An Interview with Roselyn Baronia on her experiences with AI, Assessment, and a New Oral Defense (Part 1) October 7, 2026
  What do you do when virtually every activity you ask students to complete can be carried out almost entirely by AI? That’s the challenge Roselyn Baronia faces as she tries to help her students learn to code in AP Computer … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Broadening the Approach to Assessing Educational Change: Lead the Change Interview with Dr. Jose Eos Trinidad October 1, 2026
  In September’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview, Dr. Jose Eos Trinidad argues that understanding educational change requires a broader understanding of how learning, development, and transformation occur across broader spaces. Dr. Trinidad is an Assistant Professor at the University of … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Highs in the East, Lows in the West, and Concerns All Around: Scanning the Education Headlines for the 2025 PISA results September 24, 2026
  This week, Thomas Hatch and Anushka Banerjee pull together some of the headlines discussing the release of the 2025 PISA tests in reading, math and science, For IEN’s coverege of other OECD reports on education tests, see: Scanning the headlines … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Challenges, Policies, and Politics in the New School Year in the US: Going back to school in a divided world in 2026 (Part 2) September 16, 2026
  Questions about funding, supplies, safety, numerous policy changes, and the growing backlash leading to bans on AI and cellphones are among the many local and national issues in the news as students go back to school in the US. Last … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Safety and shortages or banning technology? Going back to school in a divided world in 2026 (Part 1) September 9, 2026
  Going back to school looks very different for students in developing countries and those in developed countries in Europe, Canada and elsewhere. Although the issues in Europe focus on limits on screens, cellphones, and AI, concerns about repairing facilities, dealing … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Back with Back to School Posts Next Week September 2, 2026
  IEN will be taking a break for one more week, but we will be back September 9th with our annual scan of news stories related to the start f the new school year in many parts of the world. In … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Revisiting a trip to China (for IEN’s summer break) August 26, 2026
  IEN will be taking a summer hiatus for the next two weeks. We will return on September 9th with our annual series scanning the headlines of the “back to school” news from around the world. This fall, we also expect … Continue reading →
  T Hatch

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