International Education in the News

Reflections on the Rise of Educational Nationalism – Social Science Research Council 

IIE’s President and CEO Allan Goodman calls attention to a central tension in contemporary higher education where universities seek more international students, yet there is a recent rise in a kind of "educational nationalism," that places limits on the flows of people and ideas, and on the forging of partnerships. 

Norway Develops "Qualifications Passport" for Refugees – Al-Fanar Media

Faced with a flood of refugees, Norway has tested a new fast-track procedure to evaluate the qualifications of those who arrive in the country without proper documentation of their academic degrees or professional certificates. 

Brexit and the European Shape of Things to Come in Higher Education – University World News 

UK universities are still in disbelief after June’s Brexit vote, with many academic communities and their cities fervent supporters to 'Remain' as part of the European Union. A key question raised is whether the British exit from the EU will also lead to a ‘brain exit’ from the UK.