“All Other” Temporary Visa Holders in Australia: Why it’s important and what we can do to enhance Graduate Visa value
Like a kangaroo mob after good rain, the number of temporary visa holders in Australia has bounced back to a...
Sweden’s Higher Education: A Model of Freedom and Responsibility
Sweden's higher education system is renowned for its unique approach, blending academic excellence with an emphasis on critical thinking, independence,...
International Student Visa Grants in 2024: A Year of Policy Impact, Surprising Resilience, and Sector Struggles
International student visa grants data for 2024 contains some surprising figures. Despite the government’s efforts to block or deter international...
The Impact of Migration Policies on International Student Demand: A Sector in Transition
In late 2023, the federal government began implementing a long list of migration-related policies to reduce the number of international...
Raising the Bar in Recruitment: A Revolution in Agent Accountability with ApplyCourses
In the evolving landscape of international education, Australian universities face growing challenges in managing the quality and accountability of recruitment...
Five ways we can amplify international student voices and take back control
If ‘unprecedented’ was the word for our sector a few years ago, then 2024 would have to be defined by...
ISANA Conference: Day 2
Day 2 of the conference was jam-packed with plenary sessions and a series of thought-provoking sessions exploring mental health and...
ISANA Conference: Day 1
After a fabulous Welcoming Reception on the Strathmore Hotel's rooftop garden, the International Education faithful made their way to the...
CAUSINDY 2024: Advancing Higher Education and Research Collaboration
The Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth (CAUSINDY) 2024 returned to Australia with a different concept: an inter-campus conference. This...
Student voices and areas of support in need
Recent Australian policy documents stress the need to enhance international student experiences. These include the Draft International Education and Skills...
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