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Massive Open Online Courses catch on in EuropeMIP subscribers only
26 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
Despite a cautious start, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are expanding across Europe as institutions and educators look to reach a wider audience and identify commercial opportunities. Several di ...
Italy
Young Italians target English language skills and overseas work experienceMIP subscribers only
17 Sep 2013Updates | ELICOS
Tough economic conditions and increasing employer demands are leading a push for greater English language proficiency in Italy. The study and work opportunities offered under Australia’s Working Holid ...
Italy
First comprehensive ranking of Italian research excellenceMIP subscribers only
19 Aug 2013Updates | Higher education
A review conducted by the Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research (ANVUR) on the quality of research in Italian universities will be used to determine government fundin ...
Italy
Changes to university enrolment procedures force Italians to seek alternativesMIP subscribers only
17 Jun 2013Updates | Higher education
Italian students planning to enrol in undergraduate degrees in high-demand local faculties must now undertake a national admissions test coinciding with their secondary school certificate exams. With ...
Italy
Education and research rank high on new government’s agenda in ItalyMIP subscribers only
20 May 2013Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 22 May 2013
A ‘grand coalition’ government comprising a mix of centre-left and centre-right ministers has been sworn in following the Italian elections in February. Both the Prime Minister and Education Minister ...
Italy
Proposal to cut schooling by a yearMIP subscribers only
25 Mar 2013Updates | Higher education
The outgoing Italian Education Minister has submitted his final proposal, to be enacted once the new government is formed, enabling Italian students to graduate at 18 years of age rather than 19, brin ...
Italy
Upsurge in courses taught in English at Italian universitiesMIP subscribers only
5 Mar 2013Updates | Higher education | 13 March 2013
Italian universities are conducting an increasing number of courses in English in a bid to become more internationally competitive, attract more foreign students and enhance the global prospects of It ...
Italy
Booming Italian enrolments in AustraliaMIP subscribers only
11 Dec 2012Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 12 December 2012
Italians are taking full advantage of the opportunity to boost their qualifications and language skills in Australia, with student visas rising by 23 per cent in the past year.
Sweden
Higher education agencies undergoing reorganisationMIP subscribers only
11 Dec 2012Updates | Higher education | 12 December 2012
Three Swedish Government agencies responsible for higher education will cease operations at the end of this year, with the government creating two new agencies to take over their roles in 2013.
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Agents survey positions Australia as a major playerMIP subscribers only
15 Nov 2012Updates | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 28 November 2012
Austrade joined forces with English Australia and ACPET at this year’s ICEF Berlin Workshop, the world’s largest international education business-to-business networking event. The strong Australian pr ...

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