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International education news • April 2009

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ƒ Students from affected countries may have to stay home

ƒ University of Queensland set to open Chinese institute
ƒ Wide range of programmes from Unity College International
ƒ Australia seeks research students
ƒ Helping hand for foreign students
ƒ SAIBT: A pathway to University of South Australia
ƒ Over 5000 Students Visited Shiksha.com Education Fair
ƒ Overseas students abused by bosses, landlords: union
ƒ Applications are now open for the 2010 Endeavour Awards
ƒ 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-20090429-
anfe.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

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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 university-
age 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-visited-
shikshacom-education-fair.html

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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-by-
bosses-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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