Australian Education Update

July 2012 Issue

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In This Issue

Inside Australia

Program Updates

Scholarships

Brain Gain

Is Your Institution Truly Global?

Work in Australia!

Upcoming Events

Quick Links

Visa Information

Scholarship information

Program Search

Pre-Departure Guide

Inside Australia

The International Education Advisory Council released a discussion paper on the future of international education in Australia and is now inviting submissions.

The discussion paper is part of the International Education Advisory Council's process to inform the development of a national strategy for international education. To read the discussion paper and submissions click here. .

Program Updates

University of the Sunshine Coast

Three Doctors of Creative Writing at USC are offering "the literary eqivalent of a travelling medical clinic" this month. Learn more here.

Curtin University

The university just signed a three-year deal with a leading infrastructure software company, giving students commercial access to software for design and analysis. Click here for more information.

eNews for Advisors

Scholarships

Find funding opportunities below

We know that studying in a foreign country can be costly. To aid students in their search for scholarships in Australia, we have put together a list of some of the most relevant funding opportunities that can help put the experience in students' price range. Check out a list of scholarships here.

Brain Gain

Swinburne leading brain research

Swinburne University has recently purchased Victoria's first magnetoencephalograph (MEG) machine along with a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine (MRI), solidifying the university as a world-leading brain research facility. Watch the video further explaining what this means for brain research.

World-leading brain research

Is Your Instituation Truly Global?

American Council on Education research released

On 27 June, the ACE released a report evauating the internationalisation of US campuses. Learn more and download the report here to find out how institutions are succeeding in their efforts.

Work in Australia!

Gain international work experience

If your students have studied in and want to go back to Australia, look into the Working Holiday Visa. With the country's growing economy, there has been no better time for soon-to-graduate students, or professionals looking for a change, to gain international experience. Plus students can take advantage of Australia's $15.51 national minimum wage - or earn much more! Learn more about working in Australia here or more about the Working Holiday Visa here. For a list of internship providers, click here.

Upcoming Events

University of Newcastle Chamber Choir USA Tour - 21 June - 17 July 2012, Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Bermuda, and Cincinnati

The award-winning University of Newcastle Chamber Choir has embarked on its fifth international tour, during which it will defend a world title and sing in some of the United States' most distinguished venues. Click here to learn more about the choir.