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AFL joins 2026 Inclusion Program to support international students
1+ week, 1+ day ago (342+ words) Up to 200 international students will learn how to play AFL and attend live matches as part of a Victorian Government program aimed at helping international students stay safe, connected and supported while living in Victoria. The AFL is one of…...
Headline declines mask a sharper downturn in key sectors
2+ week, 1+ day ago (672+ words) A 15 per cent decline in overall commencements from 2024 to 2025. A 37 per cent decline in commencements for ELICOS. And a 23 per cent drop in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. These headline results from the international student data for 2025, released…...
Ph D stipend boost proposed in research and development review hailed as "generational win" for postgraduate researchers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (784+ words) Australia's national review of research and development has recommended a major lift in financial support for Ph D candidates in key research areas, a move postgraduate representatives say could reshape the country's research pipeline and address long-standing concerns about student…...
Uni Quest Launches AI Platform to Help Universities Engage Prospective Students at Scale
4+ week, 2+ day ago (496+ words) Universities are under increasing pressure to manage rising volumes of student enquiries while delivering more personalised engagement. A new artificial intelligence platform from Uni Quest aims to help institutions do both. The new UQ Platform brings together AI-powered communication tools,…...
RTOs gain a protection dividend under the new CRICOS rule
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (584+ words) Registered Training Organisations already listed on CRICOS have become significantly more valuable. Not because of a funding boost, but because of a new regulatory barrier that will make it much harder for competitors to enter the international student market. Recent…...
UK postgraduate enrolments slide again as policy shifts reshape international student landscape
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (622+ words) Applyboard has analysed new data on international postgraduate enrolments in the United Kingdom, which paints a sobering picture for 2024/25, with the latest figures showing continued declines that reflect broader shifts in visa policy, global mobility and student preferences. The situation…...
Headlines over evidence: how international education is being misrepresented
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (282+ words) In recent years, cases of visa system abuse have come to light, and all such instances should be investigated and addressed. However, it is worth asking how many of these cases are genuinely provider-driven. In most instances, they have little…...
La Trobe strengthens Australia'India engagement as skills, AI and innovation move centre stage
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (267+ words) La Trobe University has deepened its engagement with India following a Vice-Chancellor'led visit that focused on skills development, research translation and innovation at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping education and work across both countries. Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell…...
Germany Breaks Records: Over 420, 000 International Students and Growing
2+ mon, 21+ hour ago (310+ words) Germany is solidifying its position as one of the world's top destinations for international students. According to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), more than 420, 000 students and doctoral researchers from abroad are now enrolled at German universities in the 2025/26 winter…...
Benchmarking Returns to UECA: Strengthening Direct Entry Programs in a New Era
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (234+ words) The latest iteration of the University English Centres Australia (UECA) External Referencing through Benchmarking project has been launched, marking a new chapter in an initiative which underpins quality assurance in English language pathways. UECA is well known for its professional…...