CANADA
CANADA OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GRADUATES WITH IMMIGRATION PROGRAMMES
International students in Canada can explore several options to live and work in the country even after completing their graduate degrees. A Canadian credential along with work experience opens several opportunities with several immigration programmes for them. Apart from Post-Graduate Work Permit, they can apply under Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programme, and Atlantic Immigration Pilot.
AUSTRALIA
TRAVEL BAN MAKING THINGS HARD FOR INDIAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA
Life was already challenging for Indian international students in Australia, but the recent travel ban on India has made things even harder. The move by the Federal Government criminalises Australians coming from India under the Biosecurity Act. Australia is the only country in the world to ban travel from India and criminalise even its own citizens for returning home.
UK & EU
BRITAIN ALL SET TO TAKE IN STRANDED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM AUSTRALIA
An unprecedented delay in opening up Australian borders for international students has sent them looking for other options. Britain is emerging as the most popular study abroad destination for these stranded students as a growing number of them are transferring to UK universities. According to recent data, the number of applications from Chinese students has gone up by 21 per cent, while the number for Indians has increased by 17 per cent.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES AND QA LAUNCH NEW PATHWAY
UK’s University of South Wales and QA Higher Education have come together to offer pathway and English-language programmes for international students. These will be available to the students at the Cardiff and Pontypridd campuses of the university. The new International Pathway College will help international students to eventually progress to courses in the fields of Business, Engineering, Computing, and Creative Industries, Sports Science, and Applied Science.
DUTCH HIGHER EDUCATION ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH ITS HIGH QUALITY
According to recent research by the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education, a large number of international students validated their intention to study at Dutch higher education institutions in the coming academic year. Around three out of four students who participated in the survey stated that they wanted to pick the country as their study abroad destination due to the high-quality standards it offers.
ASIA
ONLINE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMMES GAINING PRECEDENCE IN JAPAN AMID PANDEMIC
As the pandemic continues to restrict international travel, online study abroad programmes are witnessing an uptick in Japan. Even as there are challenge such a time zone differences, experts believe that studying such courses will work as helpful preparation for international students when they actually go overseas to study after the COVID situation changes for the better.
INTERNATIONAL CONTEST LAUNCHED BY INDIAN STUDENT IN UAE TO INSPIRE GIRLS IN STEM AND OTHER FIELDS
A Dubai-based Grade 11 student at GEMS Dubai American Academy launched a contest to motivate girls to take up STEM subjects and other fields such as business and arts. Vedha Sitlani came up with the novel idea when she saw that her computer science class had more boys than girls. The initiative also aims to inspire students to regain their footing after the COVID disruption.
US STARTS PROCESSING STUDENT VISAS FOR CHINESE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
After months of uncertainties and apprehension, Chinese international students took a sigh of relief as the US Embassy in Beijing announced that the processing of student visas would resume in May. They plan to handle as many as 2,000 applications a day by the mid of the month. There will be 100 visa officers along with 100 visa officers to process the new applications.
INDIA
STUDENTS OF BIHAR GOVERNMENT SCHOOL TO START CLASSES VIA DD BIHAR FROM MAY 10
Bihar is geared up to launch a new initiative by conducting classes over television through DD Bihar. The classes are scheduled to start from May 10 will be attended by students of classes 9 to 12 in the government schools. In addition to covering the school syllabus, the classes will educate and encourage pupils to stay fit and safe amid the pandemic without being affected psychologically.
‘DOST FOR LIFE’ MOBILE APP FOR COUNSELING CBSE STUDENTS FROM CLASS 9 TO 12
The CBSE has recently launched a mobile app named ‘dost for life’ to counsel students from class 9 to 12 and help them deal with mental health issues amid the ongoing COVID pandemic. Students and parents can access it to get answers to queries on health, education, and social topics. The objective of the app is to enhance the psychosocial wellness of students.
INDIA-EU PARTNERSHIP FOR CLOSER COLLABORATION IN DIGITAL SKILLING AND R&D
According to top industry executives, the India-UK partnership will emerge stronger with closer collaboration between the countries in the fields of digital skilling and research and development. The partnership will drive a significant impact on digitalisation for both countries as well.
PUNE SCHOOLS SEEK FINANCIAL AID TO STAY AFLOAT AMID THE CRISIS
As one of the worst-hit cities, Pune struggles to get life on track amid the second wave of the pandemic. The schools in the city are seeking support from the state in the form of a financial package to stay afloat amid the pandemic. Things can get harder for them as parents demand a reduction of fees in the upcoming term. There is also a looming apprehension of state government crackdown if they do not give fee cuts.
