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The latest education market news from our UK and local country staff and from selected external sources, focusing on issues affecting UK education, from changes to higher education policy and student visa procedures, to competitor analysis and media coverage.

China sets out new policy guidelines for the innovative development of medical education

China’s General Office of the State Council has issued a guideline to promote innovation in medical education. The main...
East Asia
16/10/2020

China’s Ministry of Education announces comprehensive reform plan for the Open University of China

China’s Ministry of Education has announced a reform plan for the country’s distance learning universities. The plan...
East Asia
16/10/2020

HRD ministry forms committee to ensure more students are retained in India

In an effort to ensure that more students study in India and also to support students who could not pursue their...
South Asia
15/10/2020

Malaysia announces Conditional Movement Control Order for from 14 to 27 October in response to increasing Covid-19 cases

The Malaysia government has re-introduced the CMCO-Conditional Movement Control Order for Selangor, Putrajaya, Kuala...
East Asia
13/10/2020

Wider Europe - Covid-19 update - 12 October 2020

In order to keep the UK education sector updated on the market changes, priorities and give an overview of the...
Central Asia, Europe
13/10/2020

LPDP announces scholarships for local Indonesian universities and 15 international universities - announcement for remaining categories awaited

LPDP in Indonesia have announced the opening of two scholarship categories. Pendidik (Educator) Scholarships and PTUD (...
East Asia
12/10/2020

Saudi Arabia Study UK Alumni Awards 2020 – Virtual Celebratory Event

We’re delighted to announce the winners of the 5th Study UK Alumni Awards Saudi Arabia 2020, as announced at a digital...
Middle East & Africa
08/10/2020

Promote our Study UK Europe online fair to EU students

The British Council will be joined by 65 UK universities from 19 October - 13 November. Here's a toolkit to help share...

East Asia - Covid-19 update – 7 October 2020

Advice for UK Education Institutions on Covid-19 impact in East Asia

MENA – Covid-19 update – 5 October

The latest edition of country updates regarding education news across the MENA region.
Middle East & Africa
05/10/2020

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