Aus: NSW travel concessions row reignites
An alliance of predominantly domestic student associations have taken up the fight for travel concessions for international students in New South Wales.
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Scottish HE leaders brand Brexit visa plans ‘crass’
Universities in Scotland are calling for a change to the planned ‘no-deal’ visa arrangements, which would allow EU students three years in the UK to study, despite most degrees in Scotland taking four years to complete, with one government minister calling it “outrageous”.
South Korea tightens student visa rules
A rising number of overstaying international students has prompted South Korea’s government to tighten visa rules for applicants, beginning with Vietnamese students.
Australian political parties outline intled policies at UA Conference
Australian international education could be headed towards a new national strategy, less than halfway through the period of its current strategy, after the Universities Australia conference took on a political tinge.
Israel invests US$120m to boost inbound student numbers
Israel is the latest country to declare its ambitions as an international study destination, announcing it will invest US$120m to double its international student numbers.
Aus: Survey suggests public desire for international student cap
Australian politics and international education appear to have come to a head in the battle for public opinion, as a survey into community perceptions of higher education indicated views had soured towards overseas students.
International education “number one priority” for US bureau
US assistant secretary of state for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Marie Royce, has promised to do more to support the international education sector, saying, “We cannot continue with business as usual any longer. We must step up our game.”
ITPs “open for business” during merger talks
ENZ has reassured stakeholders ITPs are still welcoming international students after the government proposed a merger of the state-funded institutions.
Students detained in relation to TOEIC cheating allegations, MP complains
Campaigners supporting students in the legal battle to clear their names from the accusation of cheating on the TOEIC exam have expressed worry as two incidents, including an overnight detention, affected two of the students involved in the campaign last week.
Vietnam & UK sign 23 MoUs on education
A total of 23 MoUs were signed between Vietnam and UK education institutions during a forum held in London last month to boost cooperation and educational investment.
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