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Brazil
First round of Science Without Borders scholarships announcedMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Higher education
The first round allocation of scholarships to Brazilian students under the Science Without Borders program has been concluded with five countries — USA, UK, Germany, France and Italy. The Brazilian Go ...
China
Aggressive marketing from competitors to continueMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
Despite their traditional education advantages, the USA, UK and Canada have attached great importance to the study abroad market in China and conducted aggressive marketing activities in recent years. ...
China
Australia to be strong presence at CIEET 2012MIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
The China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET), the largest annual multi-country education exhibition in China, will be held from 10–25 March and Australia will have a prominent and dynamic ...
France
Five institutions to receive funding boost in FranceMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Higher education
Five French institutions are to receive a significant funding boost under the government Initiative d’Excellence, to propel them to become world class education and research hubs. The scheme is part o ...
Japan
Car parts maker to reward study abroad experienceMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
A major Japanese car parts maker has announced that it will introduce pay scales that reward new graduate employees who have study abroad experience and foreign language skills.
Japan
Japanese Government to send future leaders abroadMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Schools
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that by 2020 it plans to send up to 3000 high school students on a one-month or one-year study tour abroad. Austrade is holding discussions with the Tok ...
Mauritius
MIKIF declares knowledge sector focusMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates
The Mauritius Board of Investment organised the Mauritius International Knowledge Investment Forum (MIKIF) and at this forum declared its focus for 2012, which will be dedicated to the knowledge secto ...
Mauritius
State scholarships awarded in MauritiusMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Higher education
A-level results were released in Mauritius on 6 February 2012, followed by an announcement from the Minister of Education of the winners of the highly-prized State Scholarships. The laureates this yea ...
Thailand
New education minister appointed in ThailandMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
The Thai Government has recently appointed Prof Dr Suchart Thada-Thamrongvech as the new Minister of Education, replacing Mr Woravat Auapinyakul, as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
United States of America
AACC releases enrolment figuresMIP subscribers only
22 Feb 2012Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has released enrolment numbers at community colleges for fall 2011. After four years of record growth, enrolments have slightly decreased, althoug ...

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