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Net benefit of Graduate Route reached £70m in first full year, research shows
The total net benefit to the UK Exchequer of hosting Graduate Route visa holders came in at £70 million in the first full year of the scheme, new research has found, disproving claims that the UK loses out financially.
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Scotland strategy dragging feet as unis call for action
Scotland’s current political turmoil and dragging feet around its new international education strategy has been frustrating the body representing its universities, an expert has said.
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“We just have to get through the next month,” says UK HE leader
Once the UK HE sector has ‘toughed it out’ through the MAC review announcement and net migration figures, it can start looking more concretely at the future, stakeholders said.
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Internationals could fill Australia’s chronic skills shortages in regions
Regional employers in Australia should attract international students to fill positions amid a chronic skills shortage, including offering graduate programs, assistance with settlement and support for families, stakeholders have said.
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UK gov’t recognises “unique” needs of HE, says minister, ahead of MAC deadline
The UK’s minister for exports has assured UK stakeholders of the government’s commitment and understanding of international students and their impact, but not everyone is convinced.
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Higher ed policies drive layoffs and cuts in the UK, Australia and Canada
Universities in the UK, Australia and Canada have announced staff layoffs and course suspensions as government policies limiting international student numbers are taking hold and reducing an important income stream.
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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.