University Updates

France Makes Online Visa Appointments Mandatory Worldwide
France has announced a major update to its visa application procedures that will affect all travellers seeking entry to the country, including students and families planning to study abroad. As of 20 February 2026, all visa applicants worldwide must book…
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Mobility programs like Turing will shape the UK’s global future
The UK’s flagship international mobility programme, known as the Turing Scheme, is increasingly being highlighted as a key part of the country’s evolving global education strategy, with government leaders meeting participating students to underline its role in shaping future overseas…
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Germany’s Faster Work Access for Asylum Seekers Plan Explained
Germany is proposing a significant change to how asylum seekers access the labour market, aiming to allow work permits much earlier in the asylum process. Under current practice, asylum seekers often have to wait six months or more—particularly if they…
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What will the EU’s strategic research shift mean for Japan?
As the European Union prepares its next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), policymakers are signalling a stronger emphasis on competitiveness, strategic technologies and research security. This evolving direction reflects broader global trends, where research is increasingly linked to…
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European higher education sector jointly proposes amendments to secure the future of Erasmus+
A broad coalition of European higher education stakeholders has put forward a coordinated set of joint amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for the next Erasmus+ programme, highlighting the need to secure and enhance the future of this flagship mobility…
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