University Updates

The European Commission unveils an integrated strategy for the next five years
The European Commission has presented a new five-year strategy to guide migration and visa policy across the European Union, which will shape how students, researchers and skilled workers enter and stay in EU countries until around 2031. This strategy brings…
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Tackling the EU’s affordable housing crisis is vital for students and universities
Many university students and academic staff in Europe are facing difficulties finding affordable housing, which is becoming a serious challenge for higher education communities. As housing costs rise in major university cities, students are sometimes unable to take up study…
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Vote for your favourite DigiEduHack solution in digital education
The European Union is inviting people to vote for their favourite digital education solutions created through the DigiEduHack 2025 hackathon series. After a series of collaborative events held across many countries, 12 finalist projects have been selected, and students, educators,…
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Policy shifts mark “turning point” for Dutch Higher Education
The new coalition government in the Netherlands has announced important policy changes that mark a turning point for Dutch higher education in 2026. After years of uncertainty around funding and restrictions on international programmes, the government has stopped plans to…
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“Unavoidable” Home Office delays disrupt January intake
The UK Home Office has acknowledged that mandatory security and eligibility checks have caused delays in processing student visas, meaning many international students waiting to start courses in the January 2026 intake were unable to travel in time. Even though…
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