First African business school to reach Financial Times top 10 as Rabat Business School climbs MiM ranking
The Moroccan business school rises from 32nd to 10th in two years, becoming the first African institution to break into the top 10 of a…
Higher Education
What is Higher Education?
Higher Education (HE) involves advanced learning beyond the secondary school level, typically provided by universities, colleges, and institutions offering degree programs. It involves specialised, in-depth academic and professional training, covering diverse fields from sciences and humanities to technical and vocational subjects.
Why does Higher Education Matter?
It matters profoundly for several reasons. It serves as a gateway to specialised knowledge and skills. Which can prepare individuals for professional careers. It fosters critical thinking, research, and innovation, contributing to societal progress.
This often correlates with higher income and employment opportunities. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in personal growth, encouraging lifelong learning, and equipping individuals to navigate an evolving global landscape. The societal impact of Higher Education is substantial, influencing cultural development, scientific advancements, and economic prosperity.
University 365: Does the UK Need to Rethink the University Model?
The financial pressures facing UK higher education have reached a point where we need to ask a more fundamental question: is the problem simply that universities…
Over 100 graduates from 35+ countries attend OPIT graduation
OPIT – Open Institute of Technology welcomed 111 graduates from over 35 countries to Valletta, Malta, in May for its 2026 graduation ceremony. The ceremony…
Walbrook Institute London receives British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation
The British Psychological Society (BPS) has accredited Walbrook’s online MSc Psychology degree from now on successful graduates will be eligible for the first step to…
Berlin School of Business and Innovation launches Madrid campus as international student demand in Spain accelerates
The Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) has officially inaugurated its new campus in Madrid, marking the institution’s first wholly owned campus in Spain and its…
Jisc Launches Digital Maturity Assessment
Participating institutions will receive an organisational overview as well as sector-wide benchmarking Jisc today launches a new digital maturity assessment designed to support higher education providers navigating a growing number of complex…
New online doctorate in AI launches focused on real-world impact
OPIT – Open Institute of Technology has launched a Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, starting in September 2026 and delivered entirely online. The new programme is…
Award winner Ruth’s mission to get more people speaking Welsh in the workplace
Creating ‘O’r gair i’r gerdd’, a Welsh-medium creative writing and poetry course designed in response to demand from adult learners, has won praise from Estyn…
New City College and Queen Mary University enter new partnership
New City College and Queen Mary University of London have agreed a partnership that will open up opportunities to more local people to access high…
Corvinus University’s first win at The Case Centre Awards and Competitions
At The Case Centre’s 36th global Awards and Competitions, Réka Franciska Vas, Associate Professor from Corvinus University of Budapest, was announced as a joint winner…