Dutch student housing crisis rumbles on
The pressure to house and care for international students has been immense and has cause rifts at both a local and national government level as politicians seek to balance the economic benefits of international students with the needs and demands of the local (voting) populations.
Disabled students suffer as temperatures soar
Data from the latest Global Student Living Index survey of over 65,000 students across Europe shows that disabled students are 50% more likely than non-disabled students to report negative experiences of temperature in their accommodation.
Needle spiking awareness campaign planned for UK freshers’ week
Proposed UK government add campaign will draw attention to 'new phenomenon' of needle spiking in nightclubs; timed to kick off alongside the start of the new academic year.
Spain plans visa changes to boost international student recruitment
The Spanish government is seeking ways to redress the issue and proposed legislative changes to visa regulations are intended to benefit foreigners wishing to study, and stay, in the country. Here's how amendments to current visa laws for foreign students could help revive the international populations of Spanish university campuses, as well as stimulating investment in the pandemic-stricken student accommodation sector.
Reliance on international student fees puts UK universities at risk
The global conditions of the past several years, most notably institutional lockdowns, border closures, and migratory restrictions, have led to a dramatic decrease in...
Proposed changes to UK student loans branded ‘cruel’ and ‘regressive’
The UK government is currently in a consultation process over a set of proposed changes to the student loan regime. According to an impact...
Report finds discrimination is still a common experience of black researchers
Findings from the Royal Society of Chemistry have shown that black and minority researchers face disproportionate challenges in funding applications, pay and promotions.
A materials...
Language and social concerns prove disincentivising for intl students in Germany
Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, German universities managed to retain international students through the pandemic. In the 2020/21 cohort, the number of international...
‘Bad apples’ give wrong impression of students renting in Newcastle residential areas
Jesmond, an affluent area of Newcastle, is weathering noise and anti-social behaviour complaints.
Some families say they can't work at home or even hear the...
Career services as a ‘make or break’ student helpline
Social capital is the combination of knowledge, resources and tools people use when building networks as they progress through life. Effective social capital allows...
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