AIEC: Minister hints at softening visa rules amid A$2bn losses Julian Hill outlines visa processing ‘triage’ system and possible changes to ‘genuine student’ assessments By John Ross 30 October
Australia agrees to fund more university places Near 4 per cent increase in next year’s allocation a show of faith in new funding system, government says By John Ross 29 October
AIEC: Employers urged to stick up for post-study work rights Mooted changes to graduate visas in Australia could leave some industries ‘unable to function’, conference hears By John Ross 29 October
Students’ subject choices ‘not matching up to workforce needs’ Too many taking degrees in biological sciences and IT, with shortages in business and engineering despite high employer demand, study finds By Georgia Luckhurst 29 October
Use unrefunded visa fees to pay for TNE, Canberra told Proposal would shield Australia from ‘immoral’ reputation while helping genuine students realise their educational dreams, advocate says By John Ross 29 October
AIEC: Team up to survive ‘big 30’ threat, universities told International education operators must ‘adjust’ to counter collectivist competition from emerging destinations, conference hears By John Ross 28 October
International students dump Australia as visa uncertainty bites Globetrotting students looking at other options, including ditching international education altogether, according to survey conducted before latest visa overhaul By John Ross 28 October
New ‘trust mark’ promises to certify ‘personally earned’ degrees Standard guarantees human performance in the age of AI, former Australian chief scientist claims By John Ross 27 October
Jacinda Ardern to take on professor role at University of Sydney Former prime minister of New Zealand to join institution’s public health school with focus on ‘empathetic leadership’ By Juliette Rowsell 26 October
More Australian universities mull staff cuts as enrolments fall Murdoch flags ‘a number of change proposals’ to address ‘disproportionate’ impact of international education changes By John Ross 26 October
South Asian students go elsewhere as visa grants slow to trickle Policy regime ‘more restrictive than ever’ as international education industry figures gather for annual summit in Sydney By John Ross 26 October
Enrolment data ‘show Job-ready Graduates reforms are working’ Shadow minister claims credit as latest data shows 5 per cent jump in Australian university commencements By John Ross 23 October
