This week's #MidweekRoundup #intled #livechat answers three questions: How dysfunctional are DHS and State policy missteps? Are your agencies properly vetted and keeping up with student interests? Why are UK unis in serious trouble? youtu.be/An2hOv6_DD4

#intled - If you’re looking for a primer on how TNE is developing in Vietnam. Joint and dual degrees, intl branch campuses, pre-admission/pathway programs, distance/hybrid delivery, and co-branded curriculum and credentialing are all available options. buff.ly/Orvf4Hj

#intled -“Vietnam is seeking to shift from a major outbound student market to an international study destination, driven by policy reform, English-medium growth and expanding TNE partnerships.” buff.ly/ONLs9zr

#intled - “The report shows that the young population, from whom 80% of undergraduate students are recruited, will decline rapidly after 2030 – and within 10 years the income universities earn from this source will, overall, decline by nearly 20%.” buff.ly/OG1rxOm

#intled - How bad is it across the pond? In the past three years, UK unis have laid off 30,000 staff (that’s after the pandemic), with 38% of institutions now making staff redundant, and 43% are now operating in deficit. buff.ly/8vmvMIy

We are pleased to announce that applications for NCUK Scholarships are now open. Students who have studied an NCUK programme in the 2025/26 academic year are eligible to apply for exclusive scholarships that recognise their achievements. These scholarships make up our NCUK Prize Awards scheme, which also includes Academic Prize Awards for academic excellence. This year we're offering nine NCUK Scholarships (three scholarship awards per category), each worth £2,000. NCUK Scholarship award categories include the NCUK Values Award, NCUK Future Leaders Award, and the NCUK Inspire Award. We encourage students to share their story and be recognised for their work as they prepare for the next steps on their study abroad journey. Applications for these scholarships close on Friday 7 August 2026. Learn more about the NCUK Prize Awards scheme by clicking the link below: pulse.ly/xff2iqyrcv #NCUK #NCUKPrizeAwards2026 #intled #scholarships

#intled - If 40% of US colleges were actively considering mergers, would that be news? It’s already happening in the UK, with almost 80% pursuing voluntary redundancies, hiring freezes, or pauses in the past three years. Britain only has 150 unis. buff.ly/GzE9fan

#intled - “UK unis will face some of the toughest sponsorship compliance requirements in the country, with institutions at risk of sanctions — including ultimately losing the ability to recruit intl students — if they fall below the required thresholds.” buff.ly/aGDnoex

#intled - “Immigration New Zealand said the visa will provide six months of open work rights, allowing graduates time to seek employment and, where appropriate, transition to an Accredited Employer Work Visa.” buff.ly/wwdN37C

We are pleased to welcome Termez University of Economics and Service (TUES) as our newest NCUK Study Centre in Termez, Uzbekistan. TUES is our second centre to launch through our partnership with Alvis Pathway. From its campus in Termez, TUES will deliver the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY). This programme will enable students to study in Uzbekistan and develop the academic and English language skills necessary to progress to leading universities worldwide. TUES is committed to providing excellent higher education for both Uzbek and international students. Learn more about Termez University of Economics and Service by clicking the link below: pulse.ly/co22th4moz #NCUK #newpartnership #intled #alvispathway

#intled - Encouraging to see the new government in Nepal urging students to only use educational agents on its approved list. “The announcement came days after police raids on dozens of education consultancies across Kathmandu Valley.” buff.ly/LaknvYR

#intled - The experiences of intl students globally are more familiar than we realize. This piece shares the 5 S’s of intl students Down Under according to a careers expert: survival, stability, selfhood, success, and significance. Sounds very familiar. buff.ly/PrmRZtg

#intled - What adds value to graduates' resumes? Microcredentials. This Coursera report makes clear how they can be a difference maker. “83 percent of employed graduates say that having microcredentials played a significant factor in getting a job.” buff.ly/zE2mK2q

#intled - This University World News piece makes the very on-point argument that, now more than even, US colleges need to ensure their international student services throughout their on-campus journey to keep even the ones they have. buff.ly/tfERhN6

#intled - Immigrants and international students who stay to work contribute billions to our economy. This stat from the most recent NFAP report is telling: 24% of all US companies worth a billion dollars have founders who started as F-1 students. buff.ly/NTrg3dh

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#intled - Looks like, not for the first time in the last 18 months, USCIS is walking back (mostly) its festering turd of a decision that was to require most all green card applicants to do so back in their home countries. buff.ly/RVoC4Ku

#intled This Inside Higher Ed piece on NAFSA is the understatement of the year. “international educators are yearning for clarity on what the future of international education in the U.S. might look like and how those policy shifts will impact the field.” buff.ly/gdsLTbl

#intled With the World Cup starting, this is particularly concerning. “In the past, the practice was to prioritise intl student visa processing. Now, they are pulling away from that and prioritising other visas, specifically for upcoming sporting events.” buff.ly/bLkVb7f

#intled - The State Department’s new master plan for visa issuance in Sub-Saharan Africa reduces from 50 to 20 the number of countries that will process visas. Interestingly, 5 of the new 20 hubs are in countries currently on the travel ban list. SMH buff.ly/13MHyTD