Could new immigration policies in Canada and Australia actually help to improve the opportunities they offer international students? Source

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said in an interview with Global News that  a ‘growing number’ of international students are claiming asylum in order to stay in Canada. Source

The only thing vice chancellors hate more than caps on overseas students is ministerial direction 107. Jason Clare has now handed them a tough ultimatum. Source

European destinations supply the most English-taught programs outside the ‘Big Four’, though provision is “polarised”, report shows. Source

Opening statement from Dr Matthew Brown, Deputy Chief Executive, The Group of EightThe Group of Eight unconditionally rejects all forms of hate and prejudice which are absolutely unacceptable and puts our social cohesion as a nation at risk.We are deeply concerned about the increase in anti Source

The announcement of further IRCC restrictions on international students has plunged the sector into uncertainty once again, with stakeholders concerned about Canada’s ability to attract global talent. Source

The Senate will vote today on a motion by Senator Sarah Henderson proposing another public hearing into the Education Services for Overseas Students Source

On 2 January 2024, when Canadian Immigration Minister Mark Miller announced a two-year cap on new study permits, he explained that: “For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 364,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from [the number of study permits issued in] 2023.” Whatever math was behind his projection, it… Source

The following is a guest post from Claire Field, which was originally published on her blog. Claire is the Principal of Claire Field and Associates, an independent consulting practice offering advice across VET, international education, higher education, and GenAI/EdTech issues. She previously held senior positions in the NSW and Australian governments, as well as in… Source