Companies in a wide range of sectors have adopted AI-powered solutions in recent years, with the goal of improving their operations and overall efficiency. Businesses are entering a new era marked by the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and the desire to take advantage of its transformative potential. However, due to the ever-expanding variety of [...]
How institutions can improve international student conversions from admission to enrolment A featured panel at EAIE 2023 highlights the key conversion opportunity in the often months-long interval between admission and enrolment The panelists emphasised the complexity of the student decision making process and the many factors that are involved, not all of which are under [...]
Students' active participation in online learning environments is a critical factor in achieving positive learning outcomes, especially in the context of distance or hybrid learning environments. However, both teachers and students may find it difficult to create and maintain a high level of engagement due to factors like a lack of social interaction, technical difficulties, [...]
Introduction Thousands of students from all over the world leave their homes each year to attend colleges and universities in other countries. International education agents play a crucial role in linking students with universities around the world, and many schools work with them to make this possible. However, the lack of a unified reporting system [...]
The Australian government's recent announcement, barring education agents from holding ownership stakes in Australian education providers, has raised eyebrows within the education sector. While it may appear to be a well-intentioned measure to enhance transparency, integrity, and fairness in the education system, it raises pertinent questions about its practicality and impact. The government's rationale [...]
Australia's government has announced a new set of measures to protect its student visa program from abuse and fraud. Commissions paid to agents who facilitate student transfers between providers in Australia have been banned. Education agents will also be barred from holding an ownership stake in an Australian education provider The government is taking [...]
To be eligible for a 485 Graduate Work Stream Visa after completing your studies in Australia after 01 July 2023, international students with a qualification below a degree must also provide (have applied for) a skills assessment and nominated an occupation from the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)). Why is this changing? The [...]
The Australian government's announcement of a $37.8 million "compliance blitz" in the vocational education and training (VET) sector seems like a well-intentioned move, but we can't help but doubt whether these proposed changes will truly make a significant difference. The establishment of an integrity unit within the regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), along [...]
A new tip-off line will be set up for people to dob in “dodgy” training providers exploiting international students studying in Australia. The nation’s Vocational Education and Training regulator will get a $37.8 million boost under a federal government crackdown on unethical and illegal behaviour. An integrity unit will be established within the Australian Skills [...]
Starting from 2 September 2023, the Pandemic Event visa sc 408 will only be available to existing Pandemic Event visa holders. If you currently hold a Pandemic Event visa, you may still be eligible for subsequent visas after this date. Here's what you need to know: Other than sc408 visa holders will not be eligible [...]
