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SUMMARY:IEAA Learning Abroad Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:IEAA’s Learning Abroad Network is Australia’s leading forum for all things related to student mobility. Among other events\, we facilitate the annual IEAA Learning Abroad Forum and Learning Abroad Fair Circuit. \n— \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor our 20th annual Forum\, we’re heading back to Sydney\, where we’re welcoming you on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August 2026. The ‘must-attend’ event offers a unique opportunity to share and learn with like-minded practitioners and colleagues and is tailored to those working in or alongside inbound or outbound Learning Abroad programming. \nBuilding on last year’s movie-inspired theme\, Lost in Translation! invites presenters to explore the many dimensions of engaging across cultures. The theme encourages reflection on experiences of transition\, communication\, adaptation\, and connection that arise when navigating unfamiliar cultural\, linguistic\, and institutional contexts. \nThe conference welcomes a wide range of inputs and perspectives\, from operations to research and case studies. Let’s examine practical approaches\, with a focus on what we do from the perspective of the challenges and opportunities in cross-cultural engagement; from navigating difference and misunderstanding to fostering inclusion\, resilience\, and global learning.\n \nPlease note: DFAT and Palladium are hosting an ILO Forum on Wednesday 12 August. Further details\, time and a registration link will be provided by DFAT/Palladium to ILO’s closer to the event. \nProgram \nThursday 13 August 9:30am – 5:30pm AEST \nFriday 14 August 8:50am – 3:30pm AEST \n  \n\n\nAudience \nThe Forum will prove useful for: \n\nExchange and Study Abroad Advisers both inbound and outbound\nInternational Learning Abroad Managers and Directors\nInternational Learning Abroad Partner representatives\nThird-party Learning Abroad providers\nFaculty staff and academics involved in learning abroad\n\nOutcomes \nForum participants will come away with a better understanding of: \n\nEngage in Learning Abroad specific discussions exploring common issues\, novel approaches\, and best practice opportunities\nCome away with a better understanding of inbound and outbound Learning Abroad perspectives and have practical ideas to put into practise at their own institution\nMeet likeminded colleagues\, facing similar challenges\, and be introduced to insights\, best practice\, and mechanisms to ‘keep succeeding’\nLearn ways to connect with students\, staff\, colleagues\, and stakeholders in Learning Abroad\nUnderstand shared challenges and have a support network with an assurance that ‘we’re all in this together’\n\n\n  \nThis event is led by IEAA’s Learning Abroad Network\, supported by nib.
URL:https://thekoalanews.com/event/ieaa-learning-abroad-forum-2026/
LOCATION:UTS Aerial Function centre\, Level 7\, UTS Building 10\, 235 Jones St\, Ultimo\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia
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SUMMARY:IEAA Pathways Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The IEAA Pathways Network Forum\, Think Pathways\, brings together international education professionals to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of Pathways Programs in Australia and internationally. As student mobility increases and new models of academic transition emerge\, the Pathways sub-sector is experiencing significant shifts that require fresh thinking\, and innovation. This year’s forum takes a broad look at the full suite of Foundation and Pathways Programs\, including enabling programs\, foundation studies\, diplomas\, ELICOS and alternative pathway designs.With growing international competition\, evolving quality expectations\, providers must adapt to meet changing student needs and ensure strong academic and wellbeing outcomes. Through presentations\, collaborative discussions\, and expert panels\, participants will explore developments in student success and support\, examine the future direction of Foundation and Pathways Programs\, and engage with emerging quality assurance considerations relevant to diverse pathway models. \nProgram \nThursday 27 August 10:00am – 5:30pm AEST \nAudience \nThe forum is targeted at professional and academic staff working across a broad range of roles in the pathways sector of Australian international education\, including: \n\nLeaders and practitioners from Pathways Programs (university and non-university providers\, onshore and offshore)\nAcademic and professional staff responsible for pathway curriculum design\, teaching quality\, assessment\, moderation\, and academic governance.\nAdmissions\, articulation\, and progression teams involved in pathway-to-degree mapping and student transition.\nStudent success\, advising\, wellbeing\, and support professionals working with pathway cohorts\nQuality assurance\, compliance\, and risk teams supporting pathway delivery and continuous improvement.\nSector representatives and policy stakeholders with an interest in pathways strategy\, standards\, and future directions.\n\nOutcomes \nForum participants will come away with a better understanding of: \n\nExplore the future direction of Pathways Programs\, including emerging models\, market pressures\, and evolving student expectations.\nUnderstand how quality and standards are being applied to pathway delivery\, including approaches to governance\, assurance\, evidence\, and continuous improvement.\nIdentify strategies that strengthen student success and support\, including proactive interventions\, wellbeing approaches\, and transition-to-degree practices\nExamine the impact of overseas pathway certification frameworks on Australian providers\, including risks\, opportunities\, and potential sector responses.\nConnect with peers and sector leaders to share practices\, build partnerships\, and contribute to a coordinated approach across diverse pathway models.\n\n\nThis event is led by IEAA ’s Pathways Network supported by Navitas
URL:https://thekoalanews.com/event/ieaa-pathways-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Chartered Accountants (Brisbane)\, Level 13/1 Eagle Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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