26 August 2026 at 12:43 pm
Around the world in five
Education news stories from around the world.
Asia
‘Islands of internationalisation’ risk as central Asian hubs grow
Central Asia has emerged as a new hub for international universities in recent years but countries in the region are being urged to ensure domestic universities and research systems benefit from branch campus push.
Global
The questions families are actually asking
Inside the student advising conversation in 2026.
Europe
Manifest Global acquires EduGo Abroad to expand Europe offering
Singapore-headquartered Manifest Global has acquired India-based international education consultancy EduGo Abroad, in a move that will strengthen the group’s presence in the European higher education market.
Australia
What 44+ nationalities of international students taught me
Nick Shrestha, founder of Career Panacea, a graduate employability and workforce development platform, shares insights on international students and graduates navigating work pathways.
Viet Nam
15% decline in Indian students seeking undergraduate courses in US: Report
The report recorded a 15 percent decrease in applicants from India, the top source for international students in the US.
