International students are “slowly returning” to Australia, but the absence of Chinese students could create a “split” across universities, a new report has warned.

A parliamentary committee has warned universities that Chinese students in Australia are suffering from the "authoritarian reach of the Chinese government”.

Australian-based edtech Language Confidence has announced the “successful” closure of a $1.5m seed round, backed by a Southeast Asian venture capital group.

Research has identified language barriers as one of the major obstacles hindering Chinese students’ academic advancement in Australia. Students tell The PIE about their experiences.

Vulnerable private ELICOS providers in Australia will have the possibility to apply for grants of up to $150,000 from the government.

Western Australia has said it will give 5,000 international students $1,500 in accommodation support as it seeks to incentivise them to choose the state.

The City of Sydney and the International Students for Sydney held an online panel offering networking tips and career advice from a network of alumni.

The Australian government is standing by its position on maintaining a hard border in a bid to protect its population from the Covid-19 pandemic, but it will look favourably on proposals from states to bring international students back to the country.