The long-awaited Migration Advisory Committee report on international students in the UK, has concluded that the UK’s post-study work regime should be relaxed, but ruled out the suggestion that students should be removed from immigration statistics.
The Taiwanese government is looking to lower restrictions for international students to remain after graduation and access work rights, in a move to bolster the country’s professional workforce, fill skills shortages, and combat population decline.
Malta has announced changes to its student visa policy that will simplify and streamline the process for non-EU students and include work rights.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour has announced changes in the work permit application process to make it easier for international students to apply.
Leaders in Australia’s international education industry have slammed comments that international students should have their access to work rights removed
Australia has overhauled its temporary worker visa system and will pilot a new scheme to attract international talent, a move welcomed by the sector.
Several convictions have revealed an increasing trend of international students being lured into the illegal drugs trade to overcome serious financial burdens. They now face prison and deportation.
Manitoba is launching a International Education Stream, which will give international STEM graduates a chance to apply for residency after graduation.
UUKi director Vivienne Stern, said post-study work pathways, along with better marketing, will be the key to the UK HE sector making a success of Brexit. Two events in the same week focused attention on how the sector can help itself.
An online gaming platform created by Monash University in Australia is helping graduates understand their employability skills and match with employers.
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