UK Universities in Tough Economic Times

Universities in the US can learn from how our partner (and competitive) institutions are responding to significant cuts in public funding.

The latest report released by Universities UK is definitely worth reading. 

Marshall Scholar Brian Pellot - April 21

The MU International Center is delighted to co-sponsor a special campus-wide presentation by MU senior and Marshall Scholar Brian Pellot.

If you're interested an able to attend, see this announcement for details.

For more information on the prestigious Marshall Scholarships, see this site.

Our thanks to the MU Fellowships Office, the College of Arts and Sciences, its International Studies degree, the International Programs Office at the MU School of Journalism, and the Convergence Journalism program for co-sponsoring this event.

Historic Vote in Northern Ireland Assembly

Today marks an historic vote by the Northern Ireland Assembly to move forward with the transfer of authority for police and justice from Westminster.  

This link provides a good summary of the action, plus useful background materials.

New Fund for UK-US University Partnerships

The British Council announces a new $500,000 fund to support more vibrant partnerships between UK and US universities.  The funds can be used to support collaborations in third countries, such as India or China.

See this link for the full report.

New Contest - to Transform Irish Economy

This summer I will lead a study abroad course on "Ireland facing the future".  The economic challenges before the Irish people are daunting.  In fact, President Mary McAleese just launched a competition called "Your Country, Your Call" that awards two significant cash prizes for ideas that could transform the Irish economy. 

The competition closes on April 30.

Major Cuts for UK Universities

I've been following the Guardian's coverage of major budget cuts ahead for UK universities.  If you're interested, this outlet is a handy source of news and opinion on global higher education.  If you're not, maybe you should be...