ACUMA Inc.: the Association representing campus service organisations in Australia & New Zealand International education news • April 2009
ACUMA Incorporated: International education news - April 2009
Students from affected countries may have to stay home University of Queensland set to open Chinese institute Wide range of programmes from Unity College International Australia seeks research students Helping hand for foreign students SAIBT: A pathway to University of South Australia Over 5000 Students Visited Shiksha.com Education Fair Overseas students abused by bosses, landlords: union Applications are now open for the 2010 Endeavour Awards Education workshop pulls crowds
Students from affected countries may have to stay home Sydney Morning Herald April 30 2009 UNIVERSITIES are gearing up to stop students from countries afflicted by swine flu returning to their studies as part of protective measures against a possible outbreak in Australia. Australian universities are already cancelling or advising deferral of travel to Mexico and monitoring the wellbeing of staff and students in Latin America, the US and Canada. Pandemic response guidelines developed during the SARS outbreak six years ago are being reviewed and updated. Universities and schools are regarded as major sites for the spread of disease. Full article: http://www.smh.com.au/national/students-from-affected-countries-may-have-to-stay-home-20090429anfe.html University of Queensland set to open Chinese institute The Australian April 29 2009 AUSTRALIA'S first Confucius Institute to celebrate China as a power in science is to open at the University of Queensland. "We're delighted to be able to complement existing Confucius institutes, focusing in particular on China's contribution to science, engineering and technology," said UQ senior vice-chancellor Michael Keniger, who signed the deal in Beijing this month. (Brisbane's other institute, hosted by the Queensland University of Technology, concentrates on training language teachers.) Full article: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25400541-12332,00.html Wide range of programmes from Unity College International The Sun Daily - Malaysia April 30 2009 UNITY College International (UCI), an established private college in Malaysia, offers a range of programmes from engineering, business administration and finance to psychology and pharmacy. The Unity College International campus in Petaling Jaya. Full article: http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=32845 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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ACUMA Inc.: the Association representing campus service organisations in Australia & New Zealand International education news • April 2009
Australia seeks research students Indian News Link April 27 2009 Australia is stepping up its efforts to recruit research students and fellows to work in major projects, including research centres and educational institutions. Deputy prime minister and education, employment and workplace relations minister Julia Gillard said the recruitment strategy specified that the county was in need of “the best and the brightest universityage students” from overseas. Full article: http://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/educationlink/3160.html Helping hand for foreign students The Age April 29 2009 A NEW Melbourne support service has been set up to help foreign students who are exploited by unscrupulous colleges, employers and landlords. Overseas Student Support Network Australia (OSSNA) is liaising with the Federal Government to deal with students' complaints, amid growing concern that students' negative experiences in Australia could harm the nation's $13.7 billion international education industry. Full article: http://www.theage.com.au/national/helping-hand-for-foreign-students-20090428-am2k.html SAIBT: A pathway to University of South Australia The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka April 26 2009 Youth is the phase of life where dreams are built, hope are kindled, and a bright future is foreseen. It is the growing phase of life, to understand yourself, discover your potentials, grab opportunities and pursue success. Education serves as the means to bring about this desired change in society, to develop a generation of virtuous individuals and thus contribute to the development of good human beings. Full article:http://www.sundaytimes.lk/090426/Education/ed722.html Over 5000 Students Visited Shiksha.com Education Fair Free Press Release Centre April 24 2009 New Delhi, 19 April, 2009: The ongoing examinations did not stop over 5000 students from visiting Shiksha.com Education Fair in Delhi on 18-19th April, 2009 at Pragati Maidan. Over 30 Institutes offering courses on Management, Animation, Retail, IT, Hospitality and Study Abroad options participated at the fair, where students got counseling from institutes and registered for higher studies. Full article: http://www.free-press-release-center.info/pr00000000000000039413_over-5000-students-visitedshikshacom-education-fair.html
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ACUMA Inc.: the Association representing campus service organisations in Australia & New Zealand International education news • April 2009
Overseas students abused by bosses, landlords: union Geraldton News April 21 2009 FOREIGN students are being paid less than the minimum wage, sharing with as many as 10 others to a flat and battling for utensils in overcrowded hospitality courses, according to industry sources. The State Government has formed a taskforce to investigate the exploitation of students who are lured to NSW with false expectations of job opportunities and unrealistic study plans. Full article: http://geraldton.yourguide.com.au/news/national/national/general/overseas-students-abused-bybosses-landlords-union/1492827.aspx?storypage=0 Applications are now open for the 2010 Endeavour Awards DEEWR April 23 2009 The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. Full article: http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au Education workshop pulls crowds Arab News April 14 2009 JEDDAH: “Education never ends, even with the financial crises,” said Maher El-Bakry, IDP’s regional director in the Middle East at a one-day workshop held on Sunday at Jeddah’s Marriott Hotel. “These road shows IDP hosts give a full introduction for any student who wants to pursue their education in Australia.” El-Bakry described education as a safe haven for people who want a better future. Full article: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=121513&d=14&m=4&y=2009&pix=kingdo m.jpg&category=Kingdom
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