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June news digest: Latest sector updates
Get all the latest IHE sector news and updates in one place. This month, we focus on higher education stakeholders remaining committed to the value of students studying abroad despite the Bologna Process missing its 20% mobility goal. As well as the release of the 2024 edition of the European Students’ Union’s 'Bologna with Student Eyes' report #BWSE2024.
Bologna misses 20% mobility objective, but goal remains (University World News)
Despite the Bologna Process falling short of its goal for one in five European university students to study abroad by 2020, the continent’s higher education stakeholders remain committed to the value of students physically going abroad during their studies.
2024 edition of 'Bologna With Student Eyes' is now out! (European Students' Union)
The 2024 edition of the European Students’ Union’s 'Bologna with Student Eyes' report has been published. The publication explores how the implementation of the Bologna Process is perceived by ESU’s members (national unions of students), as well as students’ priorities and recommendations for the future of the Bologna Process. #BWSE2024
The next leap forward for transnational cooperation (European University Association)
The European University Association (EUA) urges European and national policymakers to make a significant leap forward in supporting transnational university cooperation, including the alliances under the European Universities Initiative, through policy reform and long-term funding. The EUA outlines nine key ways universities and policymakers can collaborate in the coming years to achieve this goal.
Number of English-taught degree programmes rises by 22% from 2021 to 2024 (ICEF Monitor)
A new report reveals that in 2024, there are 22% more on-campus English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programs (ETPs) being delivered globally than in 2021.
Norwegian universities brace for ‘entirely new economic reality’ (Times Higher Education)
University leaders anticipate financial challenges as government invests elsewhere, with job losses and course cuts expected.
Commission clarifies position on Hungary’s participation in Horizon Europe (Science Business)
A lack of clarity on an EU funding ban has led to some Hungarian researchers being excluded from European projects.
