Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/source/thepienews/https://thepienews.com/international-security-and-defence-is-it-time-for-universities-to-step-up/https://thepienews.com/international-security-and-defence-is-it-time-for-universities-to-step-up/In her latest column for The PIE, Diana Beech asks whether universities can keep their doors open to the world while guarding against growing security threats – and why getting that balance right has never mattered more. The post International security and defence: Is it time for universities to step up? appeared…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:58:16 GMTDiana BeechNewshttps://thepienews.com/spotlight-on-maynooth-university-2/https://thepienews.com/spotlight-on-maynooth-university-2/Ahead of The PIE Live Ireland, The PIE sat down with Maynooth University’s VP international, Patrick McCole, to discuss the growing importance of transnational education to the university, its ambitions to diversify international student recruitment, and how he sees Irish higher education evolving to meet the changing…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:25:18 GMTThe View FromNewshttps://thepienews.com/curtin-vows-to-fight-wa-mega-university-merger/https://thepienews.com/curtin-vows-to-fight-wa-mega-university-merger/Curtin University has vowed to “vigorously oppose” plans to merge three of Western Australia’s biggest universities, warning the proposed mega-institution would bring “cost, waste and loss of choice”. The post Curtin vows to fight WA mega-university merger appeared first on The PIE News.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:01:46 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://thepienews.com/trusted-framework-and-consistent-visa-process-should-enhance-irelands-position/https://thepienews.com/trusted-framework-and-consistent-visa-process-should-enhance-irelands-position/Ireland remains well placed to attract international students, but uncertainty over visas and the implementation of new quality standards could shape its ability to capitalise on that demand, according to speakers preparing for The PIE Live Ireland. The post TrustEd framework and consistent visa process should enhance…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:40:37 GMTAmy BakerNewshttps://thepienews.com/us-probes-nine-unis-over-j-1-visas-and-suspends-firms-green-card-pathway/https://thepienews.com/us-probes-nine-unis-over-j-1-visas-and-suspends-firms-green-card-pathway/US universities face allegations of using J-1 visas to undercut American researchers’ wages, while a separate suspension at eight major employers threatens to delay permanent residency applications for foreign workers. The post US probes nine unis over J-1 visas and suspends firms’ green card pathway appeared first on…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:21:47 GMTAbhishek NairNewshttps://thepienews.com/us-to-seek-expedited-appeal-over-blocked-intl-student-time-limits/https://thepienews.com/us-to-seek-expedited-appeal-over-blocked-intl-student-time-limits/The government and higher education groups face an October 9 deadline to set out their positions, with four-year admission limits still on hold nationwide. The post US to seek expedited appeal over blocked int’l student time limits appeared first on The PIE News.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:21:39 GMTAbhishek NairNewshttps://thepienews.com/students-are-keeping-their-options-open-is-the-sector-keeping-up/https://thepienews.com/students-are-keeping-their-options-open-is-the-sector-keeping-up/International students are weighing more options than ever, making flexibility, clarity and outcomes increasingly important to their decision-making, writes Simon Emmett. The post Students are keeping their options open. Is the sector keeping up? appeared first on The PIE News.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:48:42 GMTSimon EmmettNewshttps://thepienews.com/vancouvers-language-school-sector-faces-a-new-reality/https://thepienews.com/vancouvers-language-school-sector-faces-a-new-reality/EC English and ILAC's shock closures last month lay bare the challenges that have blighted Vancouver's language school sector for years, writes Patricio Alfaro. The post Vancouver’s language school sector faces a new reality appeared first on The PIE News.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:02:51 GMTPatricio AlfaroNewshttps://thepienews.com/us-associations-sue-over-ice-changes-to-international-student-internships/https://thepienews.com/us-associations-sue-over-ice-changes-to-international-student-internships/Four major US higher education associations have launched a legal challenge against the federal government over changes to rules governing internships and practical learning for international students. The post US associations sue over ICE changes to international student internships appeared first on The PIE News.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:39:58 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://thepienews.com/trump-targets-70m-in-international-education-funding-as-opposition-grows/https://thepienews.com/trump-targets-70m-in-international-education-funding-as-opposition-grows/University groups are urging Congress to reverse the cuts, while seven states have challenged the administration’s wider effort to withhold funding approved by lawmakers. The post Trump targets $70m in international education funding as opposition grows appeared first on The PIE News.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAbhishek NairNewshttps://thepienews.com/bsc-education-enters-liquidation-ceases-trading/https://thepienews.com/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.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:27:19 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://thepienews.com/trump-administration-proposes-70000-opt-fee/https://thepienews.com/trump-administration-proposes-70000-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 News.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:50:52 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://thepienews.com/russell-group-universities-to-showcase-uk-higher-ed-at-china-open-days/https://thepienews.com/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 on The PIE News.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:07:21 GMTThe PIE News teamNewshttps://thepienews.com/spotlight-on-te-herenga-waka-victoria-university-of-wellington/https://thepienews.com/spotlight-on-te-herenga-waka-victoria-university-of-wellington/The PIE sat down with Victoria University of Wellington to discuss the future of international education, New Zealand’s growing global appeal and what sets studying in the country’s capital apart. The post Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington appeared first on The PIE News.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:20:17 GMTAmy RutherfordNews