The Market Monitor Digest (week 45/2026)
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International Education
Japan: Japanese universities ‘cautiously commit’ to defence research
By Times Higher Education, Oct 30, 2026
The Japanese Ministry of Defense’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) said that this year it had received a record 291 applications from universities and other educational institutions for its defence-related research funding programme, which provides financial backing for academic research related to military technologies and defence equipment.
UK: Cranfield to become King’s faculty when merger completes
By Times Higher Education, Nov 02, 2026
Cranfield University will become a faculty within King’s College London when the two institutions merge next year.
Denmark: OpenGate Capital acquires safety training business
By Education Investor, Nov 02, 2026
New York and Paris-headquartered private equity firm OpenGate Capital has acquired Maersk Training and its subsidiary Maersk H2S Safety Services.
Australia: Australia considers reforms on Genuine Student and financial requirements
By Study Travel Magazine, Nov 03, 2026
The government of Australia is consulting the sector on changes to the Genuine Student requirement and the financial capacity framework for students including deposits in Australian bank accounts, while in a speech to the sector the Minister for the sector has warned against ‘overcorrection’ in policies, highlighted that a drop in commencements could cost universities AUS$2 billion, and said use of powers to suspend non-compliant providers are being considered.
Canada and Europe: Canada-EU alliance to expand opportunities for students
By The Pie News, November 03, 2026
A newly announced alliance between Canada and the EU could create new opportunities for students on both sides of the Atlantic and forge closer academic ties between the two partners.
Hong Kong: Ambitious university towns plan to test HE collaboration
By University World News, November 04, 2026
Hong Kong’s ambitious plan to develop three university towns in its Northern Metropolis could help transform the city's research and innovation ecosystem, but academics warn that its success will depend on changes to how universities are funded, governed and rewarded for collaboration.
Australia and India: AAERI backs tougher visa checks, but rejects bank deposit proposal
By The Koala News, November 05, 2026
The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) has backed stronger financial checks for international students, but is warning the Australian Government against turning visa integrity into an expensive exercise in moving money around.
Philippines: Philippines to fast-track student visas as TNE strategy takes off
By The PIE News, November 05, 2026
The Philippines will create a "green lane" for students and academics seeking visas to enter the country, cutting red tape and fast-tracking applications as part of its new transnational education (TNE) strategy.
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