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The Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy, focusing on exchanges, hybrid campuses, scholarships and AI partnerships, places education and research at the centre of efforts to rebuild ties after a two-year diplomatic rift. hubs.li/Q045KXmG0

As threats to OPT loom large and more affordable competitor nations continue to rise, stakeholders ask whether the current US model is viable without the post-study work stream. hubs.li/Q045zNgQ0

BREAKING: The UK government has announced an “emergency brake” on certain visas for nationals of four countries, saying the policy responds to what it described as “abuse” of visa routes by people who later claim asylum. hubs.li/Q045wVpc0

The international higher education group Whitecliffe Global has added a German institution to its portfolio as it moves to expand its market share. hubs.li/Q045ljx_0

Australia’s international education reset is delivering results and laying the groundwork for a more strategic era of transnational engagement, according to assistant minister for international education Julian Hill. hubs.li/Q0457kxy0

Leaders reflected on whether international education is entering a period of “fracturing” amid complex geopolitical pressures. There’s a shift, that’s undeniable. But the tone was pragmatic and it's clear Asia-Pacific offers real opportunities for collaboration. #APAIE2026

That’s a wrap on #APAIE2026 in Hong Kong. The largest ever APAIE event was hosted in a city that lives up to its reputation as a crossroads between East & West and a hub for academic excellence – a fitting backdrop for a week of dialogue, deal-making and difficult questions.

#APAIE2026 is open! The PIE is here in Hong Kong bringing you the latest from the conference. APAIE President Venky Shankararaman said the gathering comes at a "pivotal moment".

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“When the environment changes, strategies that worked in one environment are not going to work in the next,” heard the #AIEA Conference closing plenary, as leaders advocated not just for different sector messaging, but different institutional policies. @AIEAWorld

This year's British Council East Asia Education Week was held in Indonesia. Here's The PIE's guide to what you need to know from the information-packed sessions. hubs.li/Q043MSmz0

Taking over the role of AIEA president, Jane Gatewood urges conference delegates to continue building and holding onto the 'tent' of international education that embraces difference – itself an act of resistance in an increasingly fragmented world. @AIEAWorld

The new coalition government in the Netherlands has halted the scrapping of certain English-taught programs and reversed large-scale funding cuts – welcome signals for the sector after years of restrictions. thepienews.com/policy-shifts-…

The Home Office has offered to extend the latest date of acceptance for students still awaiting a visa decision for the January intake as delays continue. But many institutions have already withdrawn CAS numbers in fear of breaching new compliance rules. thepienews.com/unavoidable-ho…

The expo is busier than ever at The PIE Live India 2026 with global organisations showcasing ideas, partnerships, and innovation from across the international education sector. #PIELIVE26 #PIELIVEINDIA26