By Anton Crace. Higher education providers in Myanmar and Hong Kong have received a boost after both countries’ governments signed a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation in teaching, learning, and research and exchange information. More...
Ranking influences fees in some countries
By Anton Crace. Australian universities are more likely to set higher fees for international students the better their position in academic rankings, but there appears to be no corresponding link in New Zealand. More...
Australia: migrant workers “pessimistic” of wage recovery
By Anton Crace. The majority of international students are unlikely to pursue actions to recover their lost income if they fall victim to wage theft by their employer in Australia, according to a new report from the Migrant Worker Justice Initiative. More...
Aus: Project Global Citizen Survey launched
By Anton Crace. A global survey to understand the international student experience and identify resources gaps has launched in Queensland, Australia. More...
China delegation discusses NZ VET collaboration
By Anton Crace. A delegation of leaders from vocational providers in China visited New Zealand in October to discuss increased collaboration between the two countries, as part of the sixth Sino New Zealand Model Programme Symposium. More...
CRCC Asia launches five scholarships
By Anton Crace. Global recruitment and internships provider, CRCC Asia, has announced November as its corporate social responsibility month, launching five scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds to undertake a program in Beijing or Ho Chi Minh city. More...
Aus: Racist posters placed on campuses again
By Anton Crace. The Council of International Students Australia has condemned the appearance of signs bearing a white supremacist-linked slogan on university campuses, and warned that some may be rigged to injure anyone attempting to remove them. More...
NZ: agent convicted for unlawful advice
By Anton Crace. The director of Auckland-based agency Headsun International Group has pleaded guilty to four counts of providing unlawful immigration advice and been sentenced to nine-months home detention. More...
Employability at heart of new Western Australia strategy
By Anton Crace. Perth has revealed an ambitious target of doubling its number of international students through improving employability with a new three-pronged StudyPerth released its strategy. More...
Malaysia: Wollongong Uni acquires KDU
By Anton Crace. Australia’s University of Wollongong has continued its international expansion in a deal to acquire Malaysian-based private provider KDU University Colleges from investment firm Paramount Corporation Berhad. More...