FOUND: 25 - What They Never Told You

'Very few companies are open for international students': South Asian graduates say they need specific support to find jobs

International students are a hugely important part of Australia’s university system and its economy. In 2019, before COVID, international education was worth about A$40.3 billion to the Australian economy.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

Why universities need to look beyond grades when admitting international students

International students play an instrumental role in the development of Canada’s current and future economy.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Economists back tourists and international students to keep Australia out of recession

Sharp interest rate hikes are putting families under pressure, slowing economic growth, but a tourism rebound is providing recession optimism.

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023

Thousands of international students set to return to Australia amid rental crisis after China online learning ban

More than 40,000 Chinese students are expected to return to Australia for face-to-face classes, after China announced a snap ban on online learning at foreign universities a fortnight ago.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

Australia needs targeted mental healthcare to prevent further international student deaths by suicide, research finds

‘There’s a real compounding perfect storm of factors right now that could increase the risks,’ lead researcher says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2023

University property sell-offs heighten ‘dire’ housing shortage as students return to Australia

Some international students are frustrated by a lack of help from universities as they face ‘mind-blowing’ rents

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023

Scammers circle international students amid university accommodation crisis

University staff are asked to offer beds in their homes to accommodate thousands of overseas students who have nowhere to live due to the rental crisis, as scammers take advantage of the situation.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

UK curbs on international student visas would be ‘act of economic self-harm’

University leaders fear billions being lost as a result of battles within government over immigration policy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023

Minister moves to fast track student visas

Two key government departments are in talks to help speed up the processing of visas for international students.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

Unis welcome China's online study ban

China has banned citizens from studying online at foreign universities, with the Australian sector hoping it sees some 40,000 international students return.

AAP · Jan 29, 2023