Commentary was recently published in the University World News. By Eugene Sebastian and Abid Khan 25 October 2013 – Issue No:293 Partnership between leading institutions will be absolutely crucial to innovation and success in tackling major issues in a changing world. A small number of critical factors affect the long-term success of collaborations: the depth…
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No stampede of foreign universities despite new laws
Ria Nurdiani and Yojana Sharma – 25 October 2013 No foreign university has applied to operate in Indonesia despite laws passed last year that were designed to make it easier for foreign institutions to set up on a non-profit basis in collaboration with local universities. Higher Education Director General Djoko Santoso confirmed that to date…
First ranking of universities in BRICS countries
Karen MacGregor25 October 2013 Issue No:293 The Russian government is behind the world’s first university ranking for the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. UK-based QS Quacquarelli Symonds will produce the pilot BRICS ranking in December.Last Wednesday QS announced that it had been appointed by the Interfax Group, a leading information provider…
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