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The landscape of international education is constantly evolving, and China remains a key player. A recent article by Ula Tang-Plowman (MCIM) on The PIE News sheds light on these evolving dynamics, highlighting the growing importance of employability and return on investment for Chinese students. The article pointed out several trends transforming in the China market: 1️⃣Shifting Priorities: Chinese students are placing a greater emphasis on factors like graduate employability and the affordability of studying abroad. 2️⃣Domestic Investment: The Chinese government's increased investment in domestic higher education is making it a more attractive option for students. 3️⃣Standing Out: Universities need to emphasize unique program features that cannot be easily replicated within China. For more insights on navigating the China international education market: https://lnkd.in/gpMeUaby #HigherEducation #ChineseStudent #InternationalStudent

Very interesting point of view! I like his criticism of basing higher education policy on “the US geopolitical project”. #globalthoughts #intled #intleducation #internationaleducation #studyabroad #educationabroad #internationalstudents

International student caps will have significant repercussions for all Australian #highered institutions! We are saddened by this article as Australian institutions have made significant strides in diversifying recruitment particularly in #ASEAN. “A plan to cap the number of #internationalstudents in #Australia comes at a time when local #universities are facing one of their steepest declines in global rankings. The latest edition of the Times Higher Education World University #Rankings, released last week, revealed the worst for some #Australian institutions in more than two decades. Experts are concerned that the limits on #internationalstudent enrolments starting in 2025 could threaten both the diversity & financial sustainability in Australia’s #highereducation sector, both as one of the country’s largest exports and in enhancing Australia’s soft power within the region. As a #university lecturer in #Indonesia #teaching #Australian politics & foreign policy for more than 15 years, I frequently engage my students in discussions about their impressions of Australia. When asked whether they view Australia as a friendly & persuasive country, many of my students point to #education as their primary association with the neighbouring nation. But the cap could be seen as a deterrent to engagement & feed regional resentment. This is the opposite outcome to what Australia should be seeking. As tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific, #softpower – through education, diplomacy, & cultural influence – becomes increasingly vital in maintaining influence without resorting to military means. Australia’s #internationaleducation sector has long been one of its most effective tools for building strong diplomatic ties in the Indo-Pacific. International students do not just contribute financially – they foster long-term human connections and goodwill that enhance Australia’s influence.” Asia Careers Group SDN BHD - Investing in International Futures AUIDF Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN Universities) British Council BUILA Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS) Regional Universities Network The Group of Eight UCAS UKCISA Universities Australia Universities Canada Universities UK Universities UK International

In their recent article, The PIE News has highlighted the views of our president, Francesco Profumo, former education minister, who emphasized the crucial need for a balanced approach to international students in Italy. International students bring a wealth of diversity, knowledge, and global perspectives that are invaluable to our educational institutions and the broader society. However, it is important that we strike a balance to ensure that while welcoming these students, we also maintain and enhance the quality and accessibility of education for all. Key points from the article include: 1. Enhancing Support Systems: Ensuring that international students receive adequate support and integration assistance. 2. Quality Assurance: Maintaining high standards in educational offerings and services. 3. Cultural Exchange: Fostering environments where international and local students can mutually benefit from cultural exchanges. 4. Policy Development: Crafting policies that promote inclusivity while safeguarding educational standards. As we navigate these challenges, it’s essential to keep in mind the long-term benefits of a diverse and globally connected student body. By fostering a balanced approach, we can build a more robust, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational landscape in Italy. Let’s work together to create an educational environment where every student can thrive and contribute to our global community. #InternationalEducation #HigherEducation #Italy #Diversity #InternationalStudents #EducationPolicy

Why have Western governments turned their backs on international students? The UK, Canada and Australia have rapidly reversed supportive international student policies, while the Netherlands and Denmark have moved to cap numbers. What’s going on? For University of Oxford professor of international higher education Simon Marginson, three “profound sources of anxiety” ard driving the retreat: ❌ The “growing realisation” that climate change would not be effectively addressed. ❌ The decline in people’s living standards and economic prospects. ❌ The “decisive weakening” of that “so comforting feeling of global superiority”. “The fear that we’re being replaced is grounded in awareness – accurate awareness – that white folk are not always at the top in the world today,” Professor Marginson told a forum hosted by the The University of Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education. He said higher education’s responsibility was not to “conform to the US geopolitical project”, but to assert its autonomy in relations with “the emerging middle countries [who] can now see with clarity the possibility of…a post-colonial world. Will we support them in that? I believe we should.” What do you think? #intled #studentmobility #internationalstudents #studyabroad #studyuk #weareinrernational Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eewXA62T

Our country is experiencing a decrease in the student population, further exacerbated by the rapid decline in the birth rate. However, while many countries like Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands are limiting the number of international students, Italy welcomes them to fill the gaps in our higher education system. In fact, over the past ten years, the number of foreign students in Italy has increased by 67%. I believe it is essential to modernise our universities and make the most of the flows of people from around the world seeking education. I'm excited to share an insightful article from The PIE News on our recent panel at the NAFSA conference 2024. This panel, organized by Associazione Uni-Italia as global partner, brought together leaders in education from different countries to discuss on the international joint publication The economic impact of international students and graduates on host countries: https://lnkd.in/d-9FSNbS 

With an all-time high of 1,126,690 international students enrolled in the 2023–2024 academic year, the United States has once again cemented its status as a top global education destination. According to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, this milestone represents a 7% rise over the previous year. India is now the top source of international students in the US, surpassing China for the first time since 2009. At 331,602 the number of Indian students rose by 23%, making up over 30% of all international students. With 277,398 students, China is still the second-largest sender, despite a 4% decrease. https://lnkd.in/gdKqz_ig Read more here^ #infinitenewsdesk #educationews #internal #student #enrolment #proudlyinfinite

Are we are living in a new world that is seeing an end to globalisation and neoliberalism, where governments everywhere are searching for new models that prioritise economic security and sovereign capabilities? Paul Harris, Executive Director at Innovative Research Universities (IRU) writing for Future Campus, notes that Navitas Chief Insights Officer Jonathan Chew has provided the clearest and most accurate assessment of where this leaves international education at the end of 2024.   Jon's analysis that the “market era” of globalisation is over and that we are entering a new “managed era” of intervention. In Australia, the government announced plans to cap total international student numbers and will now follow through on that intent with Ministerial Direction 111 released overnight. Governments in Canada and the UK have also introduced new policies to reduce flows of international students and migrants. So where does this leave Australia, and what does it mean for our globalised universities and our place in the world? Read more below. #internationaleducation #intled #internationalstudents #globalisation

Extract-Australia needs an international strategy. The accord offers nothing The mere eight pages devoted to international education in the Australian Universities Accord’s 400-page Final Report is hardly adequate for so integral an aspect of Australia’s university system. Even more regrettably, the report, published in February, lacks any vision for the future of international education or the benefits it brings to Australia’s universities and broader society. It begins by acknowledging that international education “is one of Australia’s most successful exports” but confines its subsequent discussion to a range of perceived problems with it. This is an astounding way to speak about one of Australia’s great successes, but it is also unsurprising. It reflects the blinkered way we as a society think about international education. It is a conversation we have allowed to default to questions of financial sustainability and student competence, entirely overlooking the inherent benefits of international education. Let’s start with history. International education played a catalytic role in helping Australia find a role as an accepted and admired part of a stable, prosperous region. Students from Asia and the Pacific began to study at Australian universities in significant numbers in the 1950s. Their presence had a double benefit. First, it allowed Australia to train generations of university graduates who would construct secure and successful societies in our region. Second, it was pivotal to shifting Australians’ attitudes on race, leading to the dismantling of a White Australia Policy that was isolating us in Asia… If our aim is to produce globally engaged, culturally curious and broad-minded graduates, highly internationalised campuses are critical. It is little wonder, then, that graduates of Australian universities are some of the most globally mobile people in the world. Among the thousands of University of Melbourne alumni I meet while travelling, significant numbers are Australian citizens living and thriving abroad… https://lnkd.in/eEsxwXGF