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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 ...
Czech Republic
Dissatisfied Czech students target foreign universitiesMIP subscribers only
10 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
Czech university students have condemned the lack of education reform despite government promises. They say classrooms remain crowded due to poor funding and courses are too heavily-based on theoretic ...
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 ...
Czech Republic
Proposed tax-free student loans to ease opposition to tuition fees in Czech RepublicMIP subscribers only
6 May 2013Updates | Higher education | 8 May 2013
The Czech Government has proposed the introduction of tax-free student loans. The loans could be used to finance study abroad.
Czech Republic
Rising interest in postgraduate coursesMIP subscribers only
2 Apr 2013Updates | ELICOS | Higher education | 10 April 2013
More Czechs are looking to undertake postgraduate studies abroad, according to enquiries made at the Future Unlimited stand during the 2013 Lingua Show. While there is continued demand for ELICOS, fai ...
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 ...

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