Around the world in five

Canada 

Canada unveils doctoral scholarships as part of research talent initiative  

The government of Canada has announced a CAN$1.7 billion scheme to attract international research talent, including scholarships for international doctoral students, as well as funding to recruit established and early career researchers. 

The United Kingdom  

UK government moves ahead with crackdown on rogue university franchises 

Franchise providers have been told to “clean up or close down” as the UK government moves to bring the fast-growing sector under mandatory regulation and crack down on “rogue operators” exploiting students and public funds. 

America 

Nine in 10 international students fear for US visa status 

Just 4% of international students recently surveyed said they felt “very or extremely” safe in the US, as shifting visa rules and hostile immigration policies contribute to a climate of fear on American campuses. 

India 

Indian students abroad: Numbers fall after three-year surge 

The number of Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad has declined for the first time in three years, according to data from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released to the Indian parliament. 

Global 

Global higher education enrolments expected to grow through 2035, but new challenges must be addressed  

Times Higher Education’s new report, Towards 2035: Projecting the Future of Global Higher Education, predicts that university-level enrolments will continue to grow through 2035 from their present number (264 million globally), but that those enrolments will be shaped and driven by much different forces than in the past.