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Australia considers tighter student visa rules, impacting onshore applications and dependants

Australia is considering stricter student visa rules which could limit onshore applications. Dependants for some international students may be restricted, and course switching could become harder. These proposed reforms aim to reduce net overseas migration significantly. The government seeks to curb "visa hopping" and onshore pathways to permanent residency. These…

The Economic Times

International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

Many Australian universities have taken a hit in their global rankings and a number are struggling with their reputations in the eyes of employers.

AAP

Australian universities urge Albanese to join NZ in $170bn Europe fund amid Trump attacks on education

Horizon Europe counts the UK and Canada among its partners, but industry insiders say Australia is concerned about the cost

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Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding

Leading Australian institutions say a US clampdown on research funding risks projects that could yield global benefits in the future.

AAP

Australian university researchers told ‘woke gender ideology’ among reasons behind Trump funding cuts

Researchers receive memo notifying ‘temporary’ funding pause prompting push for Australian government to pursue European partnerships

The Guardian - AU

Australian universities’ new antisemitism definition has some academics worried. Here’s why

Warnings decision could have ‘chilling’ effect and limit scope of education on Middle East

The Guardian - AU

Australian government moves to slow foreign student visas after failure of cap plan

New policy will divide visa applications into ‘high’ and ‘standard’ priority categories instead of capping numbers

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Migration furore treats foreign students as 'problems'

As the federal opposition prepares to reveal plans to cap international students, the political debate has left many foreign students feeling unwanted.

AAP

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.

AAP

Australia’s international student cap has been called ‘chaotic’ and ‘populist’ – so how would it work?

The proposed cap will affect universities and VET providers, who will be required to establish more purpose-built accommodation if they want to enrol more students

The Guardian - AU

Australian universities reject calls for police to break up Gaza protests

Group of Eight chief says campuses don’t want to see ‘escalation’ like what is occurring in the US

The Guardian - AU

Australian universities could open campuses in India in ‘broad-ranging’ education deal

Minister Jason Clare will sign agreement on upcoming trip to India as experts point to ‘tremendous opportunities’ for Australia

The Guardian - AU

Foreign influence regime under parliamentary microscope, with calls for shakeup

Australia's foreign influence regime comes under scrutiny, with experts warning the current laws are ill-defined, leaving efforts to influence the nations politicians and institutions unchecked.

ABC News

Unis, mayors push student visa extension

Nationwide skill shortages have hit a "critical juncture" and policy changes are needed to maintain Australia's competitiveness, the peak university body says.

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