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ƒ MU partners with university down under

ƒ Area private schools opening doors to more international students
ƒ Three nations tops in collaboration
ƒ Promises, promises: college purge a disaster waiting to happen
ƒ Adnan Buyung to teach at Melbourne Law School
ƒ New Zealand student selected for programme to visit India
ƒ Foreign Universities React Cautiously to India's School Plan
ƒ US campuses chase foreign students
ƒ A lesson in cornering the market
ƒ Students to benefit from Mashreq Education Loan with Murdoch University
ƒ College collapse hits more overseas students
ƒ Don't destroy our universities. Our future depends on them
ƒ India to attract more Saudi students
ƒ University of Indonesia to become research center for climate change in Asia
ƒ Edinburgh University's pro-Scottish application bias dubbed 'xenophobic'
ƒ Korea Spends Least on Scholarship in OECD
ƒ UK students head overseas in search of cheaper fees and academic excellence
ƒ Our unis could set up in India
ƒ Curbs on shonky providers hailed
ƒ Asian regional media education center pushed
ƒ Indian Cabinet Approves Foreign University Proposal
ƒ Study options abound as students set sights abroad
ƒ Australia's reputation damaged by violence
ƒ Call to end foreign student exploitation
ƒ Colleges face increased scrutiny over international students
ƒ A grant to lure them home?
ƒ Critics see downside to courting foreign students
ƒ 'Residency factory' colleges may be closed
ƒ Student report urges end to exploitation
ƒ Benefits of foreign students often overlooked
ƒ Australia’s Response to Immigrants From India and China Will Affect Regional Ties
ƒ Report targets shoddy international educators
ƒ India leads boom in overseas study applications
ƒ Government to introduce ‘My University’ website
ƒ Harmony Day, March 21st - Event funding available
ƒ B.C. uses Games to woo international students

Area private schools opening doors to more international students

The Washington Post
March 29 2010

When Dixi Wu finished middle school in Kunming, China, last year, she had a hard decision to make. The
skilled violinist and top-ranked student tested into one of the most competitive high schools in her
province. Yet Bullis School in suburban Maryland, faced with falling applications during the depressed
economy, also wanted her.

Full article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/29/AR2010032902697.html

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Three nations tops in collaboration

University World News (Yojana Sharma)
March 28 2010

With more than three million students studying outside their own countries, and rising, universities and
governments are keen to know what kind of environment increases the inflow and outflow of students,
and how countries compare in encouraging collaboration overseas.

Full article:
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20100326124228117

Promises, promises: college purge a disaster waiting to happen

The Sydney Morning Herald
March 29 2010

A light has been turned on in training kitchens and hairdressing salons across Australia, and the
cockroaches are scurrying for cover.

The educational equivalent of people smugglers - dodgy migration agents, privately owned training
schools, and shops and restaurants that used and abused foreign students - are fleeing the scene.

Full article:
http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/promises-promises-college-purge-a-disaster-waiting-to-
happen-20100328-r59r.html

Adnan Buyung to teach at Melbourne Law School

The Jakarta Post - Indonesia
March 28 2010

JAKARTA: Former presidential adviser Adnan Buyung Nasution has taken up an offer from the University
of Melbourne's Law School, Australia, university officials announced Friday.

Full article:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/03/27/adnan-buyung-teach-melbourne-law-school.html

New Zealand student selected for programme to visit India

IndiaEduNews.net
March 26 2010

Hamilton: Amrita Sahay, a New Zealander of Indian origin who has been selected to participate in a
programme to visit India to know the country better, described it as "a once in a lifetime opportunity."

Full article:
http://www.indiaedunews.net/International/New_Zealand_student_selected_for_programme_to_visit_I
ndia_11077/

Foreign Universities React Cautiously to India's School Plan

The Wall Street Journal
March 25 2010

MUMBAI — Foreign universities are responding cautiously to India's proposed legislation that would
make it easier for them to set up full-fledged campuses here.
Foreign universities want to expand their presence in India, senior administrators at these universities
say, but they don't expect to immediately build their own campuses even if the law passes. The law was

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approved by India's Cabinet last week and is expected to be introduced in Parliament next month for a
vote.

Full article:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703409804575143642102108002.html?mod=goo
glenews_wsj

US campuses chase foreign students

The Australian
March 24 2010

SCORES of cash-strapped US state universities are preparing to open their doors to foreign
undergraduates, posing a serious challenge for Australian universities, US Studies Centre chief Geoff
Garrett has warned.

In the wake of the global financial crisis, US state universities were turning to foreign undergraduates
for the first time to compensate for funding cuts, Professor Garrett told the HES.

Full article:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/us-campuses-chase-foreign-students/story-e6frgcjx-
1225844478987

A lesson in cornering the market

The Australian
March 24 2010

AUSTRALIAN universities have bet the farm on educating Asian accountants. There were 153,000
international students studying management and commerce at Australian universities in 2008, more than
half the total enrolment of students from other countries. And if international sales are the business basis
for higher education, the income generated by students from four Asian markets - India, China,
Malaysia and Singapore - is the jewel in the cash cow's crown.

Full article:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/business-education/a-lesson-in-cornering-the-
market/story-e6frgcp6-1225844444959

Students to benefit from Mashreq Education Loan with Murdoch University

Al Bawaba - Middle East
March 22 2010

Challenging economic conditions, rising costs of living and financial strains have left parents and students
in a difficult position when it comes to investing in higher education. Recognising the need to enable
students to pursue their academic careers, Mashreq and Murdoch University have joined forces to assist
students pay for their education through the launch of an ‘Education Loan’. Murdoch University in Dubai
is the official branch campus of Murdoch University, which is based in Perth, Western Australia.

Full article:
http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/UAE/263181

College collapse hits more overseas students

The Sydney Morning Herald
March 23 2010

A HOSPITALITY college once ranked among Australia's fastest-growing companies has collapsed,
leaving more than 750 fee-paying students out of pocket.

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The Austech Institute for Further Education, based in Sydney, announced on Friday it was going into
voluntary liquidation.

Full article:
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/college-collapse-hits-more-overseas-students-20100322-qr9q.html

Don't destroy our universities. Our future depends on them

The Observer via The Guardian - United Kingdom
March 21 2010

With knowledge-intensive work growing ever more important, the government must rethink its stance on
university cuts

Bristol University's BlueCrystal 2 was one of the fastest computers in the UK when it was installed a year
ago. It can do 37 trillion computations a second and the university uses it for everything from climate-
change forecasts to marshalling vast data sets in social science. It is a £7m investment that sustains the
university's position in the top flight – but within a couple of years it will need to be upgraded just to
keep up with the pace of computer development. The question is whether Bristol will have the funds – or
more realistically, what it will have to sacrifice in an ice-cold financial climate to sustain its leadership.

Full article:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/mar/21/will-hutton-universities-cuts

India to attract more Saudi students

ArabNews.com
March 20 2010

JEDDAH: India expects a “substantial increase” in the number of students from Saudi Arabia with its
latest move to allow international educational institutions to operate from different parts of the country.

Full article:
http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article32567.ece

University of Indonesia to become research center for climate change in Asia

The Jakarta Post
March 20 2010

The University of Indonesia (UI) may be set up as a research center for climate change in the Asia
Pacific region (UI-RCCC) focusing on scientific data to support policy makers in dealing with climate
change.

Full article:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/03/20/ui-become-research-center-climate-change-
asia.html

Edinburgh University's pro-Scottish application bias dubbed 'xenophobic'

The Guardian - United Kingdom
March 19 2010

Policy of giving 'additional weighting' to applicants from Scottish schools has outraged private schools in
England

Edinburgh University says its policy helps ensure 'local students are not prevented from studying their
chosen subject because of the pressure on popular subject areas'. Photograph: Murdo Macleod

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Full article:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/mar/19/edinburgh-university-scottish-application-bias

Korea Spends Least on Scholarship in OECD

The Korea Times
March 19 2010

University students here are grappling with surging tuition bills these days, with many having to take up
part-time jobs to make up for a shortfall in their tight educational budget.

Full article:
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2010/03/123_62683.html

UK students head overseas in search of cheaper fees and academic excellence

The Independent - United Kingdom
March 18 2010

Laura Tunbridge left school in Kent with four As and one B at A-level, but was rejected from Oxford
University and all but one of her other choices. Rather than settle for second best, she took a gap year
and set her sights on the American Ivy League.

Full article:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/higher/uk-students-head-overseas-in-search-of-
cheaper-fees-and-academic-excellence-1922820.html

Our unis could set up in India

The Sydney Morning Herald
March 17 2010

AUSTRALIAN universities would be free to set up campuses and issue degrees in one of the world's
biggest education markets if an Indian government plan to open up its tertiary education sector to
foreign competition wins the support of parliament.

Full article:
http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/our-unis-could-set-up-in-india-20100316-qcml.html

Curbs on shonky providers hailed

The Australian
March 17 2010

BAIRD review proposals to tighten regulation of the overseas student industry have been welcomed but
questions remain over enforcement.

University of Melbourne skilled-migration expert Lesleyanne Hawthorne said the proposals would go a
long way towards weeding out shonky providers and restoring confidence to the sector. But she warned
that the effectiveness of the recommendations would depend on whether sufficient resources were put
into enforcement.

Full article:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/curbs-on-shonky-providers-hailed/story-e6frgcjx-
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Asian regional media education center pushed

Manila Bulleting Publishing Corporation
March 14 2010

JAKARTA – New Zealand Charge d' Affaires Chris Langley welcomed the idea of establishing a
regional media education center for the 16 East Asia Summit (EAS) membercountries during the East Asia
Regional Media Program (EASRMP) 2010 last March 9 to 11 participated in by 56 editors and
journalists from the region.

Full article:
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/247628/asian-regional-media-education-center-pushed

Indian Cabinet Approves Foreign University Proposal

The Wall Street Journal
March 16 2010

India's cabinet approved a proposal on Monday to allow foreign universities to set up branches here,
potentially opening a huge market to international educational institutions.

The cabinet plans to introduce the Foreign Education Providers (Regulatory) Bill in parliament next
month. The bill would then have to be passed by parliament before becoming law.

Full article:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703909804575123393116711392.html?mod=goo
glenews_wsj

Study options abound as students set sights abroad

Global Times - China
March 10 2010

Potential overseas students are adding the finishing touches to their educational transcripts and resumes
in preparation for the 15th China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) that opens tomorrow in
Beijing before traveling to Chongqing, Shanghai, Qingdao and Guangzhou.

Full article:
http://life.globaltimes.cn/life/2010-03/512040.html

Australia's reputation damaged by violence

AFP via Google News
March 10 2010

Violence against Indian students has damaged Australia's reputation and will lead to a drop in the
number of foreign students, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said.

Full article:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5je2cVs2Hzr8SpqkhEwwhvNFauXRw

Call to end foreign student exploitation

The Sydney Morning Herald
March 09 2010

A review of the international education sector has recommended a major regulatory crackdown to
prevent overseas students from being exploited.

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The Baird review was released today.

Full article:
http://www.smh.com.au/national/call-to-end-foreign-student-exploitation-20100309-pu6p.html

Colleges face increased scrutiny over international students

The Australian
March 09 2010

AUSTRALIAN colleges that attract overseas students face tougher regulation and international agents
face a crackdown on providing dodgy information under recommendations contained in a report into
the problems confronting the sector.

Full article:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/colleges-face-increased-scrutiny-over-international-
students/story-e6frgcjx-1225838737205

A grant to lure them home?

Today Online - Singapore
March 10 2010

Pre-employment grant could help with high costs of studying abroad, says Khaw

When a medical student told him that at her university in Australia, 40 of the 60 international students in
her batch were Singaporeans, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan had vowed on Facebook to "find a way
to 'get our kids back' to Singapore".

Full article:
http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100310-0000087/A-grant-to-lure-them-home

Critics see downside to courting foreign students

The Toronto Sun
March 09 2010

Australia’s success in turning international students into a $14-billion cash cow may be fading just as
Ontario tries to copy the practice.

Full article:
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/03/09/13173056.html

'Residency factory' colleges may be closed

The Age
March 10 2010

THE man charged with reviewing Australia's international education industry estimates that 20 per cent
of vocational colleges are ''permanent residency factories'' and says some may be forced out of
business as the $17 billion sector is cleaned up.

Former Liberal MP Bruce Baird yesterday handed down his report, which calls for changes to weed out
shonky operators and provide greater protection for students.

Full article:
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/residency-factory-colleges-may-be-closed-20100310-
pw3e.html

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Student report urges end to exploitation

NineMSN News
March 09 2010

A review of the international education sector has recommended a major regulatory crackdown to
prevent overseas students from being exploited.

The Baird review was released on Tuesday.

Full article:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/1025109/govt-releases-overseas-students-review

Benefits of foreign students often overlooked

Education New Zealand via The New Zealand Herald
March 09 2010

International students are worth $2 billion annually to the economy.

"If you want to put it crudely, they are seen only as cash cows," said Professor Manying Ip, a professor
of Asian studies at Auckland University.

Full article:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10630745&pnum=0

Australia’s Response to Immigrants From India and China Will Affect Regional Ties
The Jakarta Globe - Indonesia
March 08 2010

Australia, a country shaped by migration, is again being challenged to define itself by a new wave of
migration from its giant Asian neighbors. How Australia deals with the new and different influx from
China and India will also affect its political and strategic relations. Reeling from a spate of violent
attacks against Indian students, Australia, where racism is now a dirty word, has engaged in soul
searching and the outcome might be a blessing in disguise.

Full article:
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/opinion/australias-response-to-immigrants-from-india-and-china-will-
affect-regional-ties/362691

Report targets shoddy int'l educators

The Sydney Morning Herald
March 09 2010

Unscrupulous international education providers are the targets of a new report into the $15.5 billion
sector, tertiary lobby groups say.

Education Minister Julia Gillard asked former Liberal MP Bruce Baird to conduct a review of Australia's
third largest export industry in August.

Full article:
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/report-targets-shoddy-intl-educators-20100309-
pt0p.html

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India leads boom in overseas study applications

The New Zealand Herald
March 08 2010

Despite the recession, export education is set for another boom year - thanks largely to India.

In a year when growth from traditional international student markets such as China, South Korea and
Japan declined, the Indian market rose by 42 per cent.

Full article:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10630537&pnum=0

Government to introduce ‘My University’ website

Media Release: The Hon Julia Gillard MP
March 03 2010

Speaking at the Universities Australia Higher Education Conference this morning, Ms Gillard said that
following on from the success of the My School website, which publishes rich achievement information
about each of Australia’s schools, it is now time for the Government to implement a similar tool at the
university level.

Full article:
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100303_153420.aspx

Harmony Day, March 21st - Event funding available

March 04 2010

- Grant Finder
- Community Grants
- Emerging Issues Funding

http://www.harmony.gov.au/funding/

B.C. uses Games to woo international students

Vancouver Sun
March 02 2010

A government-funded council that promotes B.C. as an education destination used the 2010 Winter
Olympics to boast about the province's elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools.

Full article:
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/uses+Games+international+students/2632927/story.html

MU partners with university down under

LancasterOnline.com - United States
February 28 2010

Students at Millersville University now have an opportunity to get a closer look at the land down under.
The college has teamed up with the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, to expand
the global educational opportunities for MU students, faculty and the Lancaster community at large.

Full article:
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/249287

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