NSW introduces travel concessions for international students

30/10/2012 By
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The Australian    |    30 October 2012 NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has announced the extension of public transport concessions to international students  during a visit to India, leaving Victoria as the only state that doesn't provide such concessions. It also addresses a major grievance of international students, who consider concessions an equity as well as a cost issue. However, the concession comes with strings attached:  unlike local students who receive 50 % off any ticket they buy, the concessions will apply only to 90-day and annual "MyMulti" tickets for services operating in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. The Council of International Students Australia … [Read more...]

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Australian universities in the Asian century

28/10/2012 By
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Universities Australia Newsroom    |    28 October 2012 Universities Australia has welcomed the Australia in the Asian Century white paper for its long-term plan outlining the national objectives and pathways needed to forge closer economic and cultural bonds with our Asian neighbours. Belinda Robinson, Chief Executive of Universities Australia, says the paper presents a positive and optimistic picture of Australia’s place in the Asian century and an ambitious plan and targets that will require the coordinated effort of government, business, the community and the education sector for their realisation. [It] reinforces the central role that Australian universities will play in … [Read more...]

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The Asian century – building capabilities – education & training

28/10/2012 By
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Australia in the Asian Century     |   28 October  2012 Through schools Australia’s school system will be in the top five schooling systems in the world, delivering excellent outcomes for all students of all backgrounds, and systematically improving performance over time. By 2025, Australia will be ranked as a top five country in the world for the performance of our students in reading, science and mathematics literacy and for providing our children with a high-quality and high-equity education system. By 2015, 90 per cent of young Australians aged 20 to 24 years will have a Year 12 or equivalent qualification, up from 86 per cent in 2010. Pathways Legislate and … [Read more...]

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Promoting the rights of international students

17/10/2012 By
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World University News    |     10 October 2012 For the first time, foreign students in Australia have their own ‘bill of rights’.  This follows the release by the Australian Human Rights Commission of a set of principles to promote and protect the rights of international students, which it says have too often been ignored by individuals and organisations. The principles are set out under four main headings, with summary translations in 10 other languages: Enhancing the human rights of international students. Ensuring all international students have access to human rights and freedom from discrimination protections. Understanding the diverse needs of international … [Read more...]

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University World News – the back story

17/10/2012 By
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University World News    |    14 October 2012 The Scan quite frequently picks up items from University World News which  has just celebrated five years of publication.  It's an e -newspaper owned and produced by a global network of journalists which, according to its own description,  "has achieved success in reaching ever-more academics and higher education professionals – 40,000 in 150 countries now, 2500 in Australasia – and has earned a reputation for quality journalism and for being truly international. "  Here's the  backstory - which is pretty interesting in this very crowded information and news space. The reason University World News exists is because the … [Read more...]

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Safety preys on students’ minds

16/10/2012 By

The Age    |     16 October 2012 "Even if I wanted to go to Australia, and I got the course I wanted, there is no way I could convince my mum and dad," a young Indian student told British Council researchers in Delhi last month. The student's parents are not alone in worrying about sending their offspring to Australia. The number of Indian students enrolled in our colleges and universities has collapsed over the past three years — from 121,000 in 2009 down to 48,000 by August this year — at an estimated cost to the national economy of more than $2 billion. Figures compiled by the government's Australian international education agency reveal higher education enrolments of … [Read more...]

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CQU to close Gold Coast campus

12/10/2012 By
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The Australian    |    12 October 2012 CQUniversity (CQU) is to close its Gold Coast campus as a result  of the tough international market as well as stiff local competition for a decision to close its Gold Coast campus.   New-to-university enrolments at the campus, which is chiefly international,  have dropped by around 60% since 2009. With its lease of the “tired” facilities on the Gold Coast due to expire in 2014, CQU deputy vice-chancellor Alastair Dawson says the university would need to build a campus to be competitive and it has better things to do than spend $15-$20 million building a new campus there. Both Griffith and Southern Cross universities have new … [Read more...]

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The Scan Main Edition 11 October 2012

11/10/2012 By
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Melbourne top dog Melbourne University's position as Australia’s leading university, as measured by various league tables, was confirmed with the release of the research-focused National Taiwan University Ranking.   Melbourne ranked 35 in the world, ahead of Sydney at 61 and University of Queensland on 72.  ANU, usually Melbourne’s closest Australian challenger, languishes in this particular ranking coming in at 172 internationally and 6th nationally. [Continue reading]... Grants freeze threatens research Industry could pull the plug on millions of dollars of promised research funding because of uncertainty over the Commonwealth government's freeze on discretionary spending in … [Read more...]

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LH Martin Insights September 2012

09/10/2012 By
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What’s the role of information in university planning? Bond University Vice-Chancellor Tim Brailsford questions whether having access to more information will improve decision-making within the university sector.  A view from my packing boxes University of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor  Prof. Paul Wellingson developing the next generations of researchers to help drive Australia’s national competitiveness. From innovation to impact 2012 Endeavour Executive Award winner Lorelle Espinosa on how countries like the U.S. and Australia can ensure a brighter future in science, technology, engineering and maths.  Who should pay for Higher Education in Australia? LH Martin Institute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community engagement, Conferences, International, International students, LH Martin Institute, Vocational education & training Tagged With: , , , , , ,

ACPET National Update – 8 October 2012

08/10/2012 By

  NT International College of Advanced Education and South Korean University sign landmark study and work placement agreement 8 Oct ACPET NT member, International College of Advanced Education (ICAE), has just signed a landmark agreement with Ansan University in South Korea, in which Ansan graduate students will be based in Darwin for training and job placement. The Darwin-based ICAE, International Provider of the Year finalist... Read more ACPET PD Framework: October - November Workshops 8 Oct The ACPET Professional Development Framework links to the national standards for the vocational education and training (VET), higher education and international … [Read more...]

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