“Soundscapes” seek to swerve homesickness
HSBC has released a series of “soundscapes”, offering the sounds of home for various nationalities of students to adjust to new study environments overseas.
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Aus: most post-study work visa holders struggle to find work in their field
The majority of international graduates who chose to pursue Australia’s post-study work visa secure full-time work, however, less than half end up working in a role related to their field.
Two-thirds of Asian int’l students study in just five countries – OECD
OECD countries now have more than 3.7 million international students with more than half (56%) coming from Asia, but the vast majority of Asian students only choose five destination countries.
US continues research domination in academic rankings
US institutions have once again triumphed in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, continuing their domination by claiming 16 of the top 20 institutions worldwide.
Australia unis too reliant on Chinese students, lack public accountability – report
A Centre for Independent Studies report has argued universities’ over-reliance on Chinese students may eventually lead to government bailouts.
US H1-B policies put startups at a disadvantage, study finds
US H1-B policies may be preventing foreign PhD students in the US from working at startups, in favour of larger companies, restricting startups’ access to a talented workforce.
UK thinktank assesses post-Brexit demand
There are reasons to believe the introduction of higher fees post-Brexit may not necessarily mean an automatic drop in EU student numbers, a HEPI policy paper claimed, although fees are just one element in the mix.
New Zealand: SMEs have a role to play in normalising the employment of int’l graduates
International graduates tend to be seen as a risk by SMEs in New Zealand that haven’t hired them before, yet they are seen as an asset by those employers who have, a joint report has found.
Australia: substantial opportunity for PBSA investment, JLL
Australia’s PBSA sector could be poised to go into a boom period, according to a new investment report from real estate services firm JLL.
Australia: welcome more important than reputation, QS
Feeling welcomed by an Australian university is more important than reputation and ranking for prospective students, according to a survey from QS. However, researchers indicate that career prospects remain the highest factor for choosing a course.
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