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BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading

The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation. The post BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading appeared first on The PIE News.

Botstein Resigns From Remaining Roles as New Epstein Allegations Surface

Botstein Resigns From Remaining Roles as New Epstein Allegations Surface Emma Whitford Wed, 10/07/2026 - 07:11 PM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

US: Climate of uncertainty continues for international students amid legal action on internships and a proposed $70,000 OPT fee

In two broadcast memos issued in August 2026, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement department (ICE) clearly signalled that it is now applying greater scrutiny to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) placements. CPT allows a student to complete an internship or practicum offered by a sponsoring emp...

GAO: HHS Illegally Withheld $78M in Health-Care Improvement Agency Funds

GAO: HHS Illegally Withheld $78M in Health-Care Improvement Agency Funds Ryan Quinn Wed, 10/07/2026 - 06:30 PM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

Lincoln U Students, Alumni Sue Missouri for $549M, Citing Underfunding

Lincoln U Students, Alumni Sue Missouri for $549M, Citing Underfunding Olivia.sanchez Wed, 10/07/2026 - 06:22 PM Lawyers for the 1890 Project said the group plans to legislate, litigate or negotiate for repayment from all 16 states with a documented history of underfunding historically Black land-gr...

Australia: New rules now in force for accompanying dependants and onshore student visa applications

The Australian government has announced that a series of additional restrictions on student visas (Subclass 500), first outlined on 17 September, has now come into effect as of 2 October 2026 and applies to any visa applications lodged from that date. Here are the new rules: Other than the restricti...

Faculty recruitment rules in India: from policy to practice

UPSC through the years

NIRF rankings: What’s new, what matters

Experts say that certain parameters of NIRF rankings lack transparency and are prone to manipulation. Moreover, these rankings favour large elite urban universities and are not a fair measure of the quality of education

Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee

The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with institutions facing further annual fees for extensions. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on The PIE Ne...

News from the world of Education: October 7, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days

Fifteen UK research-intensive universities will take part in collaborative events in Shanghai and Beijing designed to highlight future skills, academic excellence and the long-term value of a UK education. The post Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days appeared first...