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Leadership doesn’t always begin with a title. Sometimes it begins with a question: “Can I make a difference?” When I joined the University of London’s Student Ambassador programme, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. As a law student based in Bangladesh, studying via distance learning, I knew I wanted to stay engaged and give back to the global student community. What I didn’t know was just how transformative this journey would be, not only for those I supported but for me as well.

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For international students, one of the most common questions during the application process is: Do schools actually prefer TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test (DET)?

The short answer: No, they don’t.

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The Duolingo English Test (DET) has rapidly grown in popularity over the past few years, but misconceptions still surround it. Whether you’re applying to a university or a visa programme, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. We debunk four of the most common myths about the DET and set the record straight.

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The Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The rankings, which started in 2019, have seen growing numbers of universities across the globe participating. Their evaluation criteria explore the research, stewardship, outreach and teaching universities are conducting to support the SDGs.

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The University of Limassol (UoL) is redefining the future of higher education in Cyprus and neighbouring regions. Emerging from the legacy of the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM) – one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious business schools – UoL stands as a dynamic, research-driven institution committed to innovation, academic excellence and transformative education.