Australia's PM confirmed last week that Australian citizens and residents would be prioritised in terms of border arrivals so no extension of limited pilot flights will happen – for now.

Hopes among international students for a return to China in the near future have been dashed as the country has once again tightened its entry requirements.

Small numbers of international students are returning to Australia. But for many, there is irritation about being unable to return or reunite dependents.

Students looking to return to study destinations for the spring semester may struggle to find flights as capacity remains low due to social distancing measures and cancellations.

An app for neuro-diverse children is among the initiatives that have won awards at Australia’s first digital start up festival for international students.

International graduates in Singapore are struggling to find jobs, putting them at risk of violating government agreements which gave them free tuition.

International students are calling for a relaxation of Chinese border restrictions, arguing that online courses are not up to scratch.

Australian offshore student visa application numbers dropped by 33.5% in the 2019-2020 financial year compared to the previous year, with an 88% drop in applications in May alone.