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US protests “shouldn’t affect” international student attraction
While the prospect of possible crime could give international students pause for choosing the US, the student protests on campuses across the country won’t necessarily discourage them from applying, it has been said.
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Canada intends to bring in 24-hour work limit for internationals in fall
Canada’s temporary policy allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus will end today, April 30, the immigration minister has announced.
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Inquiry launched into England’s reliance on international students
The UK’s Education Committee has launched an inquiry into international students in English universities, which is inviting stakeholders to submit evidence relating to its terms of reference until May 24.
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Europe “lagging behind” in innovation and start-ups
Europe’s competitiveness in innovation and the practical application of scientific research is “lagging behind” the rest of the world, policymakers told delegates of THE’s Europe Universities summit in April 2024.
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International students “unfairly blamed” for Australian rental crisis
With international students accounting for only 4% of Australia’s rental market, the Student Accommodation Council representing the country’s PBSA sector says the students have been “unfairly blamed” for Australia’s rental crisis.
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UK government consults on protection measures for universities
The UK government’s approach to foreign interference at universities has been “genuinely helpful” to mitigate security risks, UUK has said, but acknowledges gaps need to be strengthened.
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China relations with Australia & Canada “improving” but not yet top-tier
China’s international education relationships with Australia and Canada are markedly improving, but there isn’t yet a window for them to supersede the UK and US’ collaboration with the country, stakeholders have said.
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Int’l students left “bewildered” as Australia’s migration debate continues
Australia’s prime minister has defended his clampdown policy on “Mickey Mouse courses” and stated that annual immigration figures will be halved to 250,000 in the 2024/25 financial year.