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Canada: federal budget allocates millions to international education
A major investment in international education was included in the Canadian federal budget 2019, released on Tuesday, with a focus on supporting the new International Education Strategy and outward mobility.
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Post-study work restrictions cost the UK £150 million a year
A new report has revealed that the UK’s limitations on post-study work cost the treasury £150 million each year in foregone receipts, amounting to just over £1 billion since the restrictions were introduced in 2012.
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Malta’s ELT student numbers flatline after 2017’s high
After an unprecedented 13.6% rise in ELT student numbers in Malta in 2017, latest figures have shown that the country’s sector success somewhat flatlined in 2018 with a 0.1% decrease on the previous total.
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Aus: majority sees economic value of international education
A Universities Australia survey has found 81% of Australians believe international education is important to the economy, but stakeholders warned that further communication of the sector’s benefits is needed.
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Sector reacts to UK “lollipop” growth strategy
Voices across the sector have reacted as the UK government unveiled details of its new international education strategy. Increasing international numbers to 600,000 by 2030 is part of the strategy, critics of which say does not go far enough in terms of measures to achieve outlined growth.
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UK govt announces new international education strategy
Ambitions to grow international student numbers by 30% and boost the economic impact of the industry to £35bn annually by 2030 are at the centre of the new UK International Education Strategy.
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Languages Canada conference spotlights diversity and visa changes
A focus on diversification and the central role of languages in internationalisation kept the 180 attendees at the annual Languages Canada conference busy across the three-day event, held for the first time this year in Manitoba’s capital, Winnipeg.
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“This is not New Zealand” – sector rallies after attack
New Zealand international education has rallied around those affected by the Christchurch terror attacks and reassured students they are welcomed
South Africa: EFL intake slowed down in 2018
After the double-digit growth rates which took the South African EFL sector out of the 2015 visa crisis, the market seems to have slowed down in 2018.
NZ: GES signs North America book deal
Global Education Systems has penned a deal with the US' largest education publishers, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to distribute its books for early learners throughout North America.
New virtual advisor tool for “digital natives”
Sweden-based Sqore has launched a new student recruitment tool for HEIs which it says offers better custom advice on global options and increases conversion into enrolment.
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Continental shifts: the picture below the peaks
Beyond the top tier countries that dominate headlines and enrolment figures, many others are developing infrastructure and reputation for servicing international students whose budget or visa issuance officer can’t accommodate a “heritage” destination. Chris Parr assesses some of the emerging study hotspots.
International Women’s Day: celebrating women of intled
To help celebrate International Women's Day, we have selected some highlights from our recent Chats with inspiring women from international education, to emphasise the insight they have offered us and you, our readers. From China to the US, from Canada to Iran, we spoke to women leaders and heard their unique points of view and passion for the sector.
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