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Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is calling for reforms to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) cost recovery model. https://vist.ly/3mvzgy6

International education is “not the main game”. That was the message delivered by the Minister for Education, Jason Clare, about Australia’s fourth largest, $51bn, export industry. ~Tracy Harris https://vist.ly/3mvz8y7

Sinorbis has announced that Hon. Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer of the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), has joined its Global Advisory Board. https://vist.ly/3mvwstq

INTO University Partnerships has launched a new machine-learning model designed to tackle the critical challenge of attrition in international student enrolment. https://vist.ly/3mvwcxd

The digitization of visa applications marks a groundbreaking step in modernizing German administration. ~Akos Kiraly https://vist.ly/3mvrzvr

The announcement, while an initial shock, comes as an anticipated further blow to the wider International Education ecosystem in Australia. https://vist.ly/3mvrv4f

ApplyBoard has just released their latest report titled, “Australia’s International Education Sector Adapting Amid Policy Changes” – 20th February 2025. ~Julian Longbottom (IEAA-F) https://vist.ly/3mvr8y6

Aligning vocational and higher education will generate the combination of skills and knowledge that workers will need to be successful in the job market, according to the latest report from Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). https://vist.ly/3mvr5qy

The two-day ICEF Middle East Scholarship and Partnership Summit, a joint venture between ICEF, Gulf Conferences and the The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, returned to Muscat for the third time over February 16 – 17. https://vist.ly/3mvr4fq

Australia’s international education sector is at a turning point. With tightening student visa regulations, an uncertain economic landscape, and increasing competition from global destinations, the industry faces both challenges and opportunities. In this episode of Global Horizons, co-hosts Rob Malicki and Dirk Mulder break down the latest policy shifts, the impact of Reserve Bank decisions, and the broader trends shaping Australia’s role as a study destination. Special guest Naresh Gulati, a serial edupreneur and founder of Ascent One, shares his incredible journey—from struggling as an international student in Australia to becoming one of the sector’s most influential figures. Naresh pulls no punches as he dissects the flaws in the current visa system, suggests data-driven solutions, and highlights how policy uncertainty is eroding Australia’s education brand. We also explore a major $1.59M funding boost for Australian students to study in Indonesia, the explosive growth of Germany as an international education hub, and the latest insights from Austrade’s 2024 student sentiment survey. What do these trends mean for universities, students, and policymakers? And how can Australia balance integrity with innovation in the sector? Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society (⁠www.globalsociety.com.au⁠), Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The The Koala News News, Australia’s international education news website. Subscribe free to stay up to date at www.thekoalanews.com This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets. Unearth the perfect candidates for your institution at choosingyouruni.com For guest suggestions and feedback, email ⁠podcast@globalsociety.com.au⁠ Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host. https://lnkd.in/gd7S_jJU