By Kerrie Kennedy. A program aimed at attracting international students to Nova Scotia, Canada will be rolled out across the three remaining Atlantic provinces as the region looks to tackle its immigrant retention problem. More...
Education is key to the inclusion of immigrant students – OECD
By Kerrie Kennedy. Immigrant students are struggling to integrate into schools in many EU member states due to lower socio-economic status and language barriers, a report by the OECD has revealed. The report also found that students with an immigrant background often lack a sense of belonging to their school community and are more likely to be affected by schoolwork-related anxiety. More...
Thematic Working Group 3: “Learning Providers and Migration: Empowerment and Integration through Learning”
Cedefop informs that the fourth meeting of the thematic working group 3: “Learning Providers and Migration: Empowerment and Integration through Learning” will take place in Rome on Thursday, 4 and Friday, 5 April 2019. More...
ApplyBoard hosts Canada’s minister of Immigration
By Kerrie Kennedy. Part of ApplyBoard’s success is seen in gaining the support of the Canadian government, who can make real changes in the way the country facilitates the integration of newcomers and students who wish to establish their place in Canadian communities. More...
UK extends post-study work period, eases hiring rules for employers
By Kerrie Kennedy. The UK government has published its long-awaited immigration White Paper, which outlines changes to student visa rules that would extend the length of time international bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students have to stay and find work in the country after graduating. More...
Students “shocked” by ACT migration changes
By Anton Crace. International students have gathered outside Canberra’s Legislative Assembly to protest the partial closure of the Australian Capital Territory’s skilled nomination visa scheme which they claim broke an “implied promise” of migration to the area. More...
Aus: Govt continues step back on regions
By Anton Crace. Australia’s immigration minister David Coleman has become the latest minister to distance international students from a potential regional migration push, after comments from prime minister Scott Morrison hinted at the possibility. More...
UK: ELT sector protests against migration policy
By Viggo Stacey. Students, business leaders, academics and politicians opposing the UK government’s policy of including international students in migration figures joined a demonstration organised by pro-London lobby group, London First, and English UK. More...
How higher ed will be a battleground for immigration debates in 2019
In 2019, immigration advocates expect that higher education institutions will be at the forefront of US immigration policy debates. More...
UK PM facing renewed calls to remove students from migration stats
By Viggo Stacey. British Prime Minister Theresa May has been under pressure to reconsider her stance on including international students in net migration figures, as reports suggesting disunity in the government on the matter have gathered significant attention. More...