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.
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Indian ministry seeks work rights for int’l students
India’s HRD ministry has put together a proposal seeking to allow international students to work in certain fields while studying.
Political rhetoric is “substantial barrier” to int’l grad employment – report
Political rhetoric and employer understanding remain the largest barrier for a student finding graduate work in a country, despite policymakers’ deep understanding of the issue.
Ontario: support for regulated fees, PSW
There is strong support among Ontarians for regulated tuition fees for both domestic and internationals and for post-study work opportunities for international students, a survey has found.
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.
Canada: Call to raise work limit for int’l students
Advocates have called for international students in Canada to be able to work more than 20 hours per week after an Indian student was arrested for working full-time.
New Zealand government scraps in-study work rights review – Exclusive
After receiving preliminary advice from the international education sector, the New Zealand government has decided to cease a review of in-study work rights.
Australia: take hard line with student exploitation, report recommends
Australian employers who underpay international students could face criminal charges and be forced to publicly acknowledge exploitation for the first time.
Exclusive: NUS int’l office protests cuts
The international officer at the NUS has written an open letter in protest at the cuts announced this week in a letter to the union’s membership.
Aus: Project Global Citizen Survey launched
A global survey to understand the international student experience and identify resources gaps has launched in Queensland, Australia.
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