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The policy change comes as a response to the misuse of concurrent enrollment by certain education providers labeled as ‘dodgy’ institutions.

Germany’s Education Minister has voiced concerns about potential scientific espionage from Chinese students studying under full state scholarships in the country. Meanwhile, Beijing believes Germany’s tougher new approach in managing its relationship with China would only increase “man-made risks” and “exacerbate divisions” in the world.

Japan’s Immigration Services Agency plans to revise its guidelines to improve job opportunities for foreign vocational school graduates, putting them on an equal footing with university degree holders. This move aligns with the government’s goal to increase the domestic employment rate of foreign graduates to 60 percent by 2033.

The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a civil rights investigation into Harvard University’s legacy admissions policies following a complaint alleging racial discrimination. The complaint was filed by Black and Latino community groups in New England who argued that these policies disproportionately favor white students. The probe follows last month’s Supreme Court ruling that abolished the use of affirmative action in college admissions.

The consultation will guide future legislation to better integrate internationally trained professionals in the province’s workforce, while the report highlights eight areas of focus, such as simplifying complex processes, increasing transparency, exploring alternate pathways for credential recognition, and strengthening inter-organizational collaboration.

The Australian government has announced comprehensive reforms to increase higher education access for indigenous students. The changes include a guarantee of Commonwealth-supported university places for all eligible Indigenous students, the creation of new study hubs, an end to penalties for academic underperformance, and an extension of a grant program for disadvantaged students. The government aims to double Indigenous university enrollments within a decade.

A major review of higher education has urged immediate reforms, including improved governance and better treatment of staff and students. The Fair Work Ombudsman has criticized the sector for underpaying staff by over $83 million. Other issues include poor English-language standards, academic misconduct, IT failures and questionable executive appointments.

Most notable among these reversals is the curtailment of work rights for international students, which were previously unlimited due to a policy instituted by former immigration minister Alex Hawke. From July 2023, international students will be limited to working 48 hours every two weeks. This change is expected to affect more than 610,000 students currently residing in Australia, who now face financial challenges due to a forecasted weaker labor market, higher interest rates, and escalating living costs.

The week-long diplomatic mission comprised productive dialogues with governments, economic entities, and post-secondary institutions across the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The aim was to foster reciprocal relationships that would enhance B.C.’s health care system, micro-credential programs, trade, and appropriate credential recognition for foreign-trained professionals.

Republicans have proposed alternative, more affordable, and manageable repayment options for student loan borrowers through the Federal Assistance to Initiate Repayment Act. This proposal, put forth by members of Foxx’s committee, is aimed at striking a balance between providing relief to borrowers and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, studying abroad has regained popularity among Japanese youth. However, challenges persist, including the financial burden of studying overseas and the difficulty of balancing this experience with preparation for university entrance examinations in Japan.

This change in policy comes in response to allegations that the Netherlands was specifically targeting Chinese students in its visa screening process. The Dutch government has denied these allegations and clarified that they are tightening the screening process for all foreign students.

The reform includes strengthening the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees through the LMD system, introducing a new pedagogical model to promote creativity and cognitive development in Moroccan universities.

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