The Australian government could do more to help its international education sector, said one MP who questioned the value of the National Cooordinating Council and identified instability within DET. Senator Birmingham has responded directly to The PIE News.
Educators have been reminded of their role in combatting protectionist ideologies and ensuring everyone benefits from increasing globalisation at the 2017 EAIE Conference in Seville.
Performance-related funding was highlighted, at a comparative talk on the state of HE as the similarities and differences in the two nations’ systems were discussed.
Just under three quarters of international students from Asia were satisfied their overseas study experience was of benefit to their career, according to a recent survey.
Attracting and training talent from India was among the priorities during the Australian Business Week in India 2017 led by Trade Minister Steven Ciobo. The Group of Eight used the trip to push for a special class of visa for researchers and PhD graduates.
A bill which will publish student education outcome data to judge the performance of education agencies helping international students enrol on courses in Australia has garnered opposition from agents worldwide because onshore agent activity is not reflected in the data.
A reduction in net migration by up to 22,000 international students was among the key policies detailed by New Zealand’s main political parties as they outlined their positions on international education before the election.
Languages International in New Zealand has new owners after founders Chris and Frances Woolcott passed on the baton after nearly 40 years.
