Around the World in 80 Words (20 Jun 2017)

Happy Pride Month, everyone, and welcome to a special Pride edition of AW80W. Heaps has been happening around the world in the past two weeks, but, before I get started, here's an analysis on how educators can support LGBTQI+ international students to celebrate Pride. It was very interesting to discover the significant role cultural understanding plays in supporting students and the how aware they are of political issues. I hope you enjoy.

Just before we start, all AW80W pieces are great reads, but The Conversation and the True North Intercultural pieces are superb.

1. Decline in applications to the US could threaten the country’s future and safety, opines The Conversation.
2. Newshub reports international students in NZ are sleeping in cars and going hungry.
3. True North Intercultural looks at how educators can build inclusive communities for transgender students.
4. Australian Financial Review launches inaugural Education Technology Awards.
5. UK unis must work to build international students’ trust after concerns the country has an “unwelcoming” image, reports The PIE News.
6. Times Higher Education announces their World Reputation Rankings.