Sector reacts to Biden-Harris STEM initiatives
The recent US briefing widening STEM OPT opportunities, has been welcomed by sector stakeholders but students highlight difficulties getting jobs in the country.
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UK hits 600,000 international student target 10 years early
UK higher education providers hosted 605,130 international students in the 2020/21 academic year, hitting its 600,000 target a decade earlier than hoped, Higher Education Statistics Agency figures have indicated.
UNESCO calls for shakeup on Int’l Day of Education
The UNESCO director general has implored leaders worldwide to rethink and transform education in a way that increases equity and inclusion for all learners.
US announces plan to “attract international STEM talent”
A new raft of policies has been announced by the US Departments of State and Homeland Security to attract international STEM scholars, students, researchers and experts.
European Commission focuses on combating R&I foreign interference
The European Commission has released a staff working document to attempt to tackle foreign interference in research and innovation at universities across the continent.
Japan: overseas students need entry timeline “as soon as possible”
The Japanese government continues to face backlash as students and wellbeing groups push for “a timeline as soon as possible”, with stakeholders citing “extreme disappointment” at the sluggishness of policy changes.
Australia lifts student work limits and reveals visa rebate incentive
Australia has announced visa rebates for international students arriving in the country over the next eight weeks, in addition to removing limits on how long student visa holders are permitted to work.
Turkey in plans to woo African students to its universities
The government of Turkey is using the recent third Turkey–Africa summit as a springboard to attracting more African students to its universities.
K12: pupil numbers rise at COBIS schools
A survey of 115 COBIS members has found that numbers of schools reporting an uptick in student numbers has risen considerably for the 2021/22 school year.
New Zealand visa processing creating uncertainty
A hold on processing most temporary visas in New Zealand may decimate the number of international students allowed into the country this year, tertiary institutions are fearing.
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