Africa
News and Features
African nations pushing for visa reforms
A new report reveals that policymakers across Africa are trying to make it easier for African businessmen and women, investors, students and tourists to travel.
Immigration
PM pledges ‘more equal’ immigration system
The UK will put "people before passports" in its new, post-Brexit immigration system, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday at the UK-Africa Investment Summit.
Education
UK universities enjoy continued growth in international student enrolment
The number of international students attending UK universities grew in the last academic year, with notable increases from China and India.
Global education rankings highlight academic strengths of international students
The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have seen the UK rise in international school rankings, with countries in East Asia still dominating as the top performers and some surprising results from underdogs.
What it means to be skilled and human
Reinvention and lifelong learning were just a few of the takeaway themes at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
Short-and long-term accommodation
IMF trims global growth forecast
The global growth forecast for 2020 and 2021 has been reduced owing to rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and slowdowns in emerging markets.
