ACUMA Inc.: the Association representing tertiary campus service organisations in Australia & New Zealand International higher education news • March 2010
ACUMA Incorporated: International higher education news - March 2010
MU partners with university down under Area private schools opening doors to more international students Three nations tops in collaboration Promises, promises: college purge a disaster waiting to happen Adnan Buyung to teach at Melbourne Law School New Zealand student selected for programme to visit India Foreign Universities React Cautiously to India's School Plan US campuses chase foreign students A lesson in cornering the market Students to benefit from Mashreq Education Loan with Murdoch University College collapse hits more overseas students Don't destroy our universities. Our future depends on them India to attract more Saudi students University of Indonesia to become research center for climate change in Asia Edinburgh University's pro-Scottish application bias dubbed 'xenophobic' Korea Spends Least on Scholarship in OECD UK students head overseas in search of cheaper fees and academic excellence Our unis could set up in India Curbs on shonky providers hailed Asian regional media education center pushed Indian Cabinet Approves Foreign University Proposal Study options abound as students set sights abroad Australia's reputation damaged by violence Call to end foreign student exploitation Colleges face increased scrutiny over international students A grant to lure them home? Critics see downside to courting foreign students 'Residency factory' colleges may be closed Student report urges end to exploitation Benefits of foreign students often overlooked Australia’s Response to Immigrants From India and China Will Affect Regional Ties Report targets shoddy international educators India leads boom in overseas study applications Government to introduce ‘My University’ website Harmony Day, March 21st - Event funding available B.C. uses Games to woo international students
Area private schools opening doors to more international students The Washington Post March 29 2010 When Dixi Wu finished middle school in Kunming, China, last year, she had a hard decision to make. The skilled violinist and top-ranked student tested into one of the most competitive high schools in her province. Yet Bullis School in suburban Maryland, faced with falling applications during the depressed economy, also wanted her. Full article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/29/AR2010032902697.html
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Three nations tops in collaboration University World News (Yojana Sharma) March 28 2010 With more than three million students studying outside their own countries, and rising, universities and governments are keen to know what kind of environment increases the inflow and outflow of students, and how countries compare in encouraging collaboration overseas. Full article: http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20100326124228117 Promises, promises: college purge a disaster waiting to happen The Sydney Morning Herald March 29 2010 A light has been turned on in training kitchens and hairdressing salons across Australia, and the cockroaches are scurrying for cover. The educational equivalent of people smugglers - dodgy migration agents, privately owned training schools, and shops and restaurants that used and abused foreign students - are fleeing the scene. Full article: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/promises-promises-college-purge-a-disaster-waiting-tohappen-20100328-r59r.html Adnan Buyung to teach at Melbourne Law School The Jakarta Post - Indonesia March 28 2010 JAKARTA: Former presidential adviser Adnan Buyung Nasution has taken up an offer from the University of Melbourne's Law School, Australia, university officials announced Friday. Full article: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/03/27/adnan-buyung-teach-melbourne-law-school.html New Zealand student selected for programme to visit India IndiaEduNews.net March 26 2010 Hamilton: Amrita Sahay, a New Zealander of Indian origin who has been selected to participate in a programme to visit India to know the country better, described it as "a once in a lifetime opportunity." Full article: http://www.indiaedunews.net/International/New_Zealand_student_selected_for_programme_to_visit_I ndia_11077/ Foreign Universities React Cautiously to India's School Plan The Wall Street Journal March 25 2010 MUMBAI — Foreign universities are responding cautiously to India's proposed legislation that would make it easier for them to set up full-fledged campuses here. Foreign universities want to expand their presence in India, senior administrators at these universities say, but they don't expect to immediately build their own campuses even if the law passes. The law was Locked Bag 1333, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia ABN: 56 168 491 622 Tel: +61 3 6324 3935 / Fax: +61 3 6324 3670 / admin.acuma@acuma.org.au / www.acuma.org.au
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approved by India's Cabinet last week and is expected to be introduced in Parliament next month for a vote. Full article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703409804575143642102108002.html?mod=goo glenews_wsj US campuses chase foreign students The Australian March 24 2010 SCORES of cash-strapped US state universities are preparing to open their doors to foreign undergraduates, posing a serious challenge for Australian universities, US Studies Centre chief Geoff Garrett has warned. In the wake of the global financial crisis, US state universities were turning to foreign undergraduates for the first time to compensate for funding cuts, Professor Garrett told the HES. Full article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/us-campuses-chase-foreign-students/story-e6frgcjx1225844478987 A lesson in cornering the market The Australian March 24 2010 AUSTRALIAN universities have bet the farm on educating Asian accountants. There were 153,000 international students studying management and commerce at Australian universities in 2008, more than half the total enrolment of students from other countries. And if international sales are the business basis for higher education, the income generated by students from four Asian markets - India, China, Malaysia and Singapore - is the jewel in the cash cow's crown. Full article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/business-education/a-lesson-in-cornering-themarket/story-e6frgcp6-1225844444959 Students to benefit from Mashreq Education Loan with Murdoch University Al Bawaba - Middle East March 22 2010 Challenging economic conditions, rising costs of living and financial strains have left parents and students in a difficult position when it comes to investing in higher education. Recognising the need to enable students to pursue their academic careers, Mashreq and Murdoch University have joined forces to assist students pay for their education through the launch of an ‘Education Loan’. Murdoch University in Dubai is the official branch campus of Murdoch University, which is based in Perth, Western Australia. Full article: http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/UAE/263181 College collapse hits more overseas students The Sydney Morning Herald March 23 2010 A HOSPITALITY college once ranked among Australia's fastest-growing companies has collapsed, leaving more than 750 fee-paying students out of pocket. Locked Bag 1333, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia ABN: 56 168 491 622 Tel: +61 3 6324 3935 / Fax: +61 3 6324 3670 / admin.acuma@acuma.org.au / www.acuma.org.au
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The Austech Institute for Further Education, based in Sydney, announced on Friday it was going into voluntary liquidation. Full article: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/college-collapse-hits-more-overseas-students-20100322-qr9q.html Don't destroy our universities. Our future depends on them The Observer via The Guardian - United Kingdom March 21 2010 With knowledge-intensive work growing ever more important, the government must rethink its stance on university cuts Bristol University's BlueCrystal 2 was one of the fastest computers in the UK when it was installed a year ago. It can do 37 trillion computations a second and the university uses it for everything from climatechange forecasts to marshalling vast data sets in social science. It is a £7m investment that sustains the university's position in the top flight – but within a couple of years it will need to be upgraded just to keep up with the pace of computer development. The question is whether Bristol will have the funds – or more realistically, what it will have to sacrifice in an ice-cold financial climate to sustain its leadership. Full article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/mar/21/will-hutton-universities-cuts India to attract more Saudi students ArabNews.com March 20 2010 JEDDAH: India expects a “substantial increase” in the number of students from Saudi Arabia with its latest move to allow international educational institutions to operate from different parts of the country. Full article: http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article32567.ece University of Indonesia to become research center for climate change in Asia The Jakarta Post March 20 2010 The University of Indonesia (UI) may be set up as a research center for climate change in the Asia Pacific region (UI-RCCC) focusing on scientific data to support policy makers in dealing with climate change. Full article: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/03/20/ui-become-research-center-climate-changeasia.html Edinburgh University's pro-Scottish application bias dubbed 'xenophobic' The Guardian - United Kingdom March 19 2010 Policy of giving 'additional weighting' to applicants from Scottish schools has outraged private schools in England Edinburgh University says its policy helps ensure 'local students are not prevented from studying their chosen subject because of the pressure on popular subject areas'. Photograph: Murdo Macleod Locked Bag 1333, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia ABN: 56 168 491 622 Tel: +61 3 6324 3935 / Fax: +61 3 6324 3670 / admin.acuma@acuma.org.au / www.acuma.org.au
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Full article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/mar/19/edinburgh-university-scottish-application-bias Korea Spends Least on Scholarship in OECD The Korea Times March 19 2010 University students here are grappling with surging tuition bills these days, with many having to take up part-time jobs to make up for a shortfall in their tight educational budget. Full article: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2010/03/123_62683.html UK students head overseas in search of cheaper fees and academic excellence The Independent - United Kingdom March 18 2010 Laura Tunbridge left school in Kent with four As and one B at A-level, but was rejected from Oxford University and all but one of her other choices. Rather than settle for second best, she took a gap year and set her sights on the American Ivy League. Full article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/higher/uk-students-head-overseas-in-search-ofcheaper-fees-and-academic-excellence-1922820.html Our unis could set up in India The Sydney Morning Herald March 17 2010 AUSTRALIAN universities would be free to set up campuses and issue degrees in one of the world's biggest education markets if an Indian government plan to open up its tertiary education sector to foreign competition wins the support of parliament. Full article: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/our-unis-could-set-up-in-india-20100316-qcml.html Curbs on shonky providers hailed The Australian March 17 2010 BAIRD review proposals to tighten regulation of the overseas student industry have been welcomed but questions remain over enforcement. University of Melbourne skilled-migration expert Lesleyanne Hawthorne said the proposals would go a long way towards weeding out shonky providers and restoring confidence to the sector. But she warned that the effectiveness of the recommendations would depend on whether sufficient resources were put into enforcement. Full article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/curbs-on-shonky-providers-hailed/story-e6frgcjx1225841566709
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Asian regional media education center pushed Manila Bulleting Publishing Corporation March 14 2010 JAKARTA – New Zealand Charge d' Affaires Chris Langley welcomed the idea of establishing a regional media education center for the 16 East Asia Summit (EAS) membercountries during the East Asia Regional Media Program (EASRMP) 2010 last March 9 to 11 participated in by 56 editors and journalists from the region. Full article: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/247628/asian-regional-media-education-center-pushed Indian Cabinet Approves Foreign University Proposal The Wall Street Journal March 16 2010 India's cabinet approved a proposal on Monday to allow foreign universities to set up branches here, potentially opening a huge market to international educational institutions. The cabinet plans to introduce the Foreign Education Providers (Regulatory) Bill in parliament next month. The bill would then have to be passed by parliament before becoming law. Full article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703909804575123393116711392.html?mod=goo glenews_wsj Study options abound as students set sights abroad Global Times - China March 10 2010 Potential overseas students are adding the finishing touches to their educational transcripts and resumes in preparation for the 15th China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) that opens tomorrow in Beijing before traveling to Chongqing, Shanghai, Qingdao and Guangzhou. Full article: http://life.globaltimes.cn/life/2010-03/512040.html Australia's reputation damaged by violence AFP via Google News March 10 2010 Violence against Indian students has damaged Australia's reputation and will lead to a drop in the number of foreign students, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said. Full article: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5je2cVs2Hzr8SpqkhEwwhvNFauXRw Call to end foreign student exploitation The Sydney Morning Herald March 09 2010 A review of the international education sector has recommended a major regulatory crackdown to prevent overseas students from being exploited.
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The Baird review was released today. Full article: http://www.smh.com.au/national/call-to-end-foreign-student-exploitation-20100309-pu6p.html Colleges face increased scrutiny over international students The Australian March 09 2010 AUSTRALIAN colleges that attract overseas students face tougher regulation and international agents face a crackdown on providing dodgy information under recommendations contained in a report into the problems confronting the sector. Full article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/colleges-face-increased-scrutiny-over-internationalstudents/story-e6frgcjx-1225838737205 A grant to lure them home? Today Online - Singapore March 10 2010 Pre-employment grant could help with high costs of studying abroad, says Khaw When a medical student told him that at her university in Australia, 40 of the 60 international students in her batch were Singaporeans, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan had vowed on Facebook to "find a way to 'get our kids back' to Singapore". Full article: http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100310-0000087/A-grant-to-lure-them-home Critics see downside to courting foreign students The Toronto Sun March 09 2010 Australia’s success in turning international students into a $14-billion cash cow may be fading just as Ontario tries to copy the practice. Full article: http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/03/09/13173056.html 'Residency factory' colleges may be closed The Age March 10 2010 THE man charged with reviewing Australia's international education industry estimates that 20 per cent of vocational colleges are ''permanent residency factories'' and says some may be forced out of business as the $17 billion sector is cleaned up. Former Liberal MP Bruce Baird yesterday handed down his report, which calls for changes to weed out shonky operators and provide greater protection for students. Full article: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/residency-factory-colleges-may-be-closed-20100310pw3e.html Locked Bag 1333, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia ABN: 56 168 491 622 Tel: +61 3 6324 3935 / Fax: +61 3 6324 3670 / admin.acuma@acuma.org.au / www.acuma.org.au
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Student report urges end to exploitation NineMSN News March 09 2010 A review of the international education sector has recommended a major regulatory crackdown to prevent overseas students from being exploited. The Baird review was released on Tuesday. Full article: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/1025109/govt-releases-overseas-students-review Benefits of foreign students often overlooked Education New Zealand via The New Zealand Herald March 09 2010 International students are worth $2 billion annually to the economy. "If you want to put it crudely, they are seen only as cash cows," said Professor Manying Ip, a professor of Asian studies at Auckland University. Full article: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10630745&pnum=0 Australia’s Response to Immigrants From India and China Will Affect Regional Ties The Jakarta Globe - Indonesia March 08 2010 Australia, a country shaped by migration, is again being challenged to define itself by a new wave of migration from its giant Asian neighbors. How Australia deals with the new and different influx from China and India will also affect its political and strategic relations. Reeling from a spate of violent attacks against Indian students, Australia, where racism is now a dirty word, has engaged in soul searching and the outcome might be a blessing in disguise. Full article: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/opinion/australias-response-to-immigrants-from-india-and-china-willaffect-regional-ties/362691 Report targets shoddy int'l educators The Sydney Morning Herald March 09 2010 Unscrupulous international education providers are the targets of a new report into the $15.5 billion sector, tertiary lobby groups say. Education Minister Julia Gillard asked former Liberal MP Bruce Baird to conduct a review of Australia's third largest export industry in August. Full article: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/report-targets-shoddy-intl-educators-20100309pt0p.html
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India leads boom in overseas study applications The New Zealand Herald March 08 2010 Despite the recession, export education is set for another boom year - thanks largely to India. In a year when growth from traditional international student markets such as China, South Korea and Japan declined, the Indian market rose by 42 per cent. Full article: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10630537&pnum=0 Government to introduce ‘My University’ website Media Release: The Hon Julia Gillard MP March 03 2010 Speaking at the Universities Australia Higher Education Conference this morning, Ms Gillard said that following on from the success of the My School website, which publishes rich achievement information about each of Australia’s schools, it is now time for the Government to implement a similar tool at the university level. Full article: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100303_153420.aspx Harmony Day, March 21st - Event funding available March 04 2010 - Grant Finder - Community Grants - Emerging Issues Funding http://www.harmony.gov.au/funding/ B.C. uses Games to woo international students Vancouver Sun March 02 2010 A government-funded council that promotes B.C. as an education destination used the 2010 Winter Olympics to boast about the province's elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools. Full article: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/uses+Games+international+students/2632927/story.html MU partners with university down under LancasterOnline.com - United States February 28 2010 Students at Millersville University now have an opportunity to get a closer look at the land down under. The college has teamed up with the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, to expand the global educational opportunities for MU students, faculty and the Lancaster community at large. Full article: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/249287
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ACUMA: Higher education news summaries for February 2010 - General Higher education items - Internationally-focused higher education news - Technology-related news http://www.acuma.org.au/resource_library/in_the_press/
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