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Stop pretending international education is an ‘export’

The notion that international education is an “export” has been completely demolished this week with both industry players, commentators, and the government admitting that international...

Family of international student who succumbed to cancer says hospital delayed too long to act on test results

Family and friends of Saandra Salim allege that Ontario's Grand River Hospital's eight-month delay in communicating Salim's biopsy results allowed cancer to spread untreated to...

UK needs to ‘go on record’ that offers are comparable

Former universities minister Jo Johnson, has called on universities to be transparent about comparable offers in the face of national media scrutiny. Source

Most overseas graduates switching visas are working in care

Oxford researchers say more international students are staying in UK beyond two-year period allowed by post-study work visa, but many of them are not going...

New York proposes boost to international student start-ups

New policy proposals could make it easier for international graduates in New York State to stay and launch businesses.  Source

Who are international education’s bad actors?

The term “bad actors” has been thrown around a lot in the media of late. But, I’m not entirely clear on who these bad actors...

International numbers “too high”, says Australian opposition

A former minister who has previously promoted Australia as a study destination "of choice" has claimed that the number of international students is now "too...

Germany: Would-be migrant workers worried by growing racism

Of note: When German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Labor Minister Hubertus Heil turned up at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Ho Chi Minh City, they...

ApplyBoard cuts 3,500 ‘Recruitment Partners’

ApplyBoard has cut 3,500 Recruitment Partners from its network, representing a significant change in trend following several years of growth. Source

Study Abroad: French President launches Classes Internationales for Indian students

Study Abroad: India is now the largest beneficiary of French academic scholarships, a statement from the French Embassy said. Source