The Australian Government has released a paper to inform the next phase of the Baird Review, a report into the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000. For more information on ESOS and the Baird Review, including downloadable documents and FAQs, click here.
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Program Updates
| Marine Biology Program at CQU
For students looking for a unique study experience, consider the Marine Science Study Abroad Program at Central Queensland University. One semester combines coursework and a research project out on the Great Barrier Reef! Read more here.
Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities
If your students are seeking graduate degrees Down Under, direct them to JASON, a postgraduate scholarship database for Australia. JASON also provides useful tips on applying for scholarships.
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Endeavour Executive Awards
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Apply for an executive award by 31 Jan 2011 The Endeavour Executive Awards provide professional development opportunities for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries, including Canada and the US. The Awards focus on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment - including intensive management training, peer-to-peer learning, short-term courses and developing leadership skills. Click here for more information.
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Organise Internships Down Under
Internships are becoming increasingly popular for study abroad students in Australia. Click here for a list of Australian internships or contact us for advice on organising internship programs in Australia for your students.
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Australian-American Health Policy Fellowship
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Fellowship Opportunity in Australia
The Australian-American Health Policy Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for outstanding, mid-career U.S. professionals to spend up to 10 months in Australia conducting research and working with leading Australian health policy experts. Read more here.
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Call an Immigration Advisor
If your students have questions about the status of their visas, they should contact the Information Service for Australian Visas at +1 905 280 1437. ISAV is open Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm EST and is staffed by immigration officers.
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Apply for Assistant Education Manager position at Austrade
There is currently an opening for an Assistant Education Manager at the Australian Trade Commission located at the Embassy of Australia in Washington, DC. To apply, click here. |
G'Day USA is a two-week multi-city event in January showcasing Australian food, film, tourism, and business. This year, a number of activities focus on Australia's expertise in environmental science and sustainability. We invite you to participate in G'Day USA 2011 events. More information here.
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Clean Tech: Partnerships and Commercialization - 18 January 2011, San Diego This event will showcase the algae biofuels opportunities in both San Diego and Australia, and will feature presentations on this topic. Read more here.
Sustainable Cities Conference - 19 January 2011, Los Angeles A day-long conference to discuss experiences, emerging technologies, key learnings, and strategies for developing sustainable cities. Read more here.
Urban Water Forum - 19-21 January 2011, Los Angeles The water events in Los Angeles will provide an opportunity to hear from leading Australian and US policy makers, industry leaders and research experts about urban water systems. Please register here.
The Water Crisis - 25 January 2011, San Francisco This conference brings together global leaders and influencers to share best practices and learn more about how to solve the energy crisis and limited water supply. Please register here. Water Tour: Environment and Agriculture - 26 January 2011, Sacramento This half day program will focus on water reform, drought, and water capture and re-use particularly in regard to environment impacts and agriculture. Please register here.
River Systems Management - 27 January 2011, Denver This panel discussion will feature dialogue with the major bodies responsible for water in Colorado and cover topics such as policy, agriculture, and water efficiency. Please register here.
Sustainable Cities Conference - 27 January 2011, Boston A day-long conference to discuss experiences, emerging technologies, key learnings, and strategies for developing sustainable cities. Read more here.
Energy Conference - 28 January 2011, Houston Experts from both Australia and the United States will discuss their perspectives on how feasible it is to replace fossil fuels with new sources of energy. Please register here.
Australian World Bank Water Forum - 31 January 2011, Washington DC This event will feature high level discussions with Federal government officials and regulators and a one day activity with the World Bank wholly focused on water as part of "The World Bank Water Day." Please register here.
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Conference - 20-23 February 2011, San Francisco Education Managers Jen Nielsen and Sarah Wolf will be attending this conference along with representatives from the Group of Eight universities. Read more here.
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