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China’s 20th Party Congress: Highlights on Education
The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China concluded on October 22nd.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/Icon_Finances_Indigo_Blue_RGB.png)
Updated guidelines for German government BAföG (combined loan/grant) allowing one-year PG study in the UK again
The German government has recently updated its guidelines for its flagship combined loan and grant programme, BAföG.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/20221012_130834_Ali%20Murat%20Guclu.jpg)
Deepening Partnership with Turkish Higher Education Quality Council
In collaboration with Advance HE, the British Council organised study visits for the Turkish Higher Education Quality...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/LK%20update.png)
Update on the Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka – October 2022
The current economic crisis in Sri Lanka is continuing, with very difficult economic conditions including inflation...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-StudyUK_01713.jpg)
Taiwan announces new ‘0+7’ COVID-19 policy for international visitors
Taiwan recently announced a ‘0+7’ COVID-19 policy which has come into force from 13 October.![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-Thailand_00581.jpg)
Covid-19 updates from Thailand
There are a few updates about the Covid-19 situation and related regulations in Thailand for those planning to visit...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/HK%20image_0.jpg)
Hong Kong hotel quarantine requirement for arrivals axed from 26 September
Starting September 26, the boarding requirements and quarantine arrangements for inbound persons from overseas places (...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-Pakistan_01701.jpg)
Impact of unprecedented floods in Pakistan on the education sector and international student mobility
The devastating floods have had a major effect on both Pakistan’s people and the country’s economy, with an estimated...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/website-Great-Scholars-Event_2022_0063.jpg)
Indonesia Education Budget 2023: What Does It Mean for the UK?
In his address to the nation on the eve of Indonesia Independence Day of 17 Aug, President Joko Widodo provides an...![](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/sites/siem/files/images/news/pic.png)