Study in Australia eNews February 2011

February 2011 Issue

In This Issue

Inside Australia

Program Updates

Launch of Our New Website

Queensland Flood Updates

Graduate Scholarships

Call for Student Bloggers

Events

Quick Links

Student Visa Cost Increase

The Australian Government is reviewing its current visa policy to improve its efficiency while still maintaining integrity in issuing student visas. Click here to read about the review.

Program Updates

Masters in Integrated Water Management

The University of Queensland offers a unique postgraduate opportunity in Integrated Water Management. Students will learn about sustainable and holistic solutions to global water and climate change challenges and how to make a difference across the world while advancing strongly in their field. Check it out here.

Study in Australia eNews

Launch of Our New Website!

New and improved, visit us at our new home

Study in Australia is pleased to announce the launch of our revamped website! Check out new features like Twitter and Facebook feeds, student blogs, videos, ask a student, and more. Visit us here!

Queensland Flood Updates

Impact on international students

The flood recovery process in Queensland has commenced, and orientation, support services and classes will begin as scheduled. For updates on the Queensland, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. For the latest information regarding the flood's impact on international students, click here. Further information for incoming students is found here.

Graduate Funding in Australia, Ask JASON

Scholarships for graduate students

For students seeking graduate degrees Down Under, direct them to JASON, a postgraduate scholarship database for Australia. JASON also provides useful tips on applying for scholarships. Click here for more details.

Call for Student Bloggers

Blog about studying in Australia

We are seeking student bloggers bound for a semester abroad in Australia to write about their experience. Interested students can download the application here or email us for details. For our current blog, click here.

Events

Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Conference: 20 - 23 February, San Francisco, CA

Education Managers, Jen Nielsen and Sarah Wolf will be attending and presenting at this coference along with representatives from the Group of Eight universities. We hope to see many of you there. Click here .

APAIE Conference: 9 - 12 March, Taipei, Taiwan

North American advisors are invited to attend the Asia-Pacific Association of International Education conference in Taipei to network with colleagues and learn about key international education issues in the Asia-Pacific. Register here.

Australian Higher Education Seminar: 13 - 26 March, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Australia
Twelve North American international educators will participate in the 2011 seminar to develop partnerships with Australian institutions. Click here.

Australian Exchange Fair Circuit: 28 March - 12 April, Multiple Cities, Australia
Australian universities are hosting an exchange fair circuit for Australian students wishing to study abroad. Click here.

Forum on Education Abroad Annual Conference: 6 - 8 April, Boston, MA

Education Managers Jen Nielsen and Sarah Wolf will be attending this conference along with representatives from Australian universities. We look forwad to catching up with many of you there. Click here.