Asian universities "snapping at the heels" of UK, US universitiesOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - Though UK and US universities have been where students have preferred to study over the past few years, Asian universities are posing a tough challenge with academia advancing in the region. In the QS/Times Higher Education rankings, released on Thursday, the UK still comes second only to the US, but the number of Asian universities in the top 100 has increased from 14 to 16.
15 US universities to woo students at Delhi fairOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - If you want to study in the US and want to know how to go about it, visit an education fair in the capital Thursday in which 15 American universities are participating. That would help.
China, India major players behind doubling foreign students in UK universities in last decadeSeptember 24th, 2009 LONDON - A recent report on the 'Patterns of Higher Education Institutions in the UK' has found that students from China and India have played a major role in almost doubling the number of foreign students at UK universities in the last decade. According to figures from universities in the UK, some 2,29,640 students were recruited from outside the European Union in 2007, compared to 1,17,290 students in 1998.
Oxford, McGill universities tie up on brain researchJuly 4th, 2009 TORONTO - Two prestigious universities - Oxford in Britain and McGill in Canada - have joined hands for research on the human brain. The two universities are among world leaders in neuroscience research.
Australian varsities join government to condemn attacks on Indian studentsJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian universities Wednesday joined their government in condemning the attacks on Indian students in that country. Glen Withers, the chief executive of Universities Australia - a body representing 38 universities, expressed regret at the attacks on Indian students.
Oxford named top university for eighth consecutive yearJune 3rd, 2009 LONDON - The latest Times Good University Guide has named Oxford as Britain's leading university for the eighth successive year, but there are big changes in individual subjects. According to The Times, Oxford maintained its lead over other British universities because of factors like better staffing levels, degree classifications and higher spending on student facilities.
Outrage in Oxford at attacks in AustraliaJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Indian students at Oxford University Monday joined in the growing protests over racist attacks on their counterparts in Australia, saying they are baffled by the failure of Australian authorities to take stern measures. Indian students at the University of Oxford strongly deplore the violent attacks on students in Australia.
First female Oxford Professor of Poetry resigns over smear scandalMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - The first woman to become the Oxford Professor of Poetry has resigned following allegation that she was involved in a smear campaign against a rival. Ruth Padel, a great-great granddaughter of Charles Darwin, insisted she had not engaged in smear tactics and had done "nothing intentional" to lead fellow contender Derek Walcott to pull out of the vote.
40 percent leap in Indian student enrolment in AustraliaMay 7th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Overseas students continue to defy economic downturn to come to Australia. In one of the few bright spots for the Australian economy, universities set another record with a 21.7 per cent growth in new students in March, driven by a 40 per cent leap in enrolments by Indian students and a 19.6 per cent jump among Chinese students.
15 new central universities by next academic sessionApril 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - At least 15 more central universities, in addition to the existing 20, will be set up and start functioning from next year, the government said Thursday. The decision was taken at a two-day conference here during which vice-chancellors of the 15 new central universities presented their plans before the University Grants Commission (UGC) - the regulator of these institutions.
UK varsities are a 'real and serious' terrorism threatApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - British universities have long been identified as a potential breeding ground for extremists. inisters have already warned that the threat from campuses was "real and serious" as students are at risk of being groomed by fanatics.
Oxford defeat Cambridge in 155th Boat RaceMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Oxford defeated Cambridge in the 155th annual boat race. Fortunes change quickly in the Boat Race, and Saturday's was no exception.
'Hard-working students' back Oxford kabab sellerFebruary 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Students at a prestigious Oxford University college have rallied around a kabab seller after college authorities forced him to move, complaining of smell. Saeid Keshmiri, 62, had been supplying Christ Church students with kababs, chips and burgers from his 'Sid's Kitchen' van, strategically positioned at the college entrance, for the last 15 years.
British universities urged to sign up to immigration systemJanuary 26th, 2009 LONDON - British universities and colleges were Tuesday warned to sign up now to a new points-based immigration system if they want to teach international students. Universities, colleges and schools who want to sponsor international students have until Feb 2 to apply under the student tier of Britain's tough new points system.
Government creates 12 new central universities through ordinanceJanuary 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government will issue an ordinance to create 12 new central universities, it was announced here Friday. 'This is being done because the bill to create the universities could not be passed in parliament (in the session that concluded last month),' Home Minister P.
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