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Aus scholarships and partnerships in India

The PIE News

A new scholarship program for talented young Indian researchers, four university partnerships and an India-Australia education plan have all been unveiled as high-profile leaders met in India this week. The next meeting of the Australia India Education and Skills Council be held in Australia in 2024.

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UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works

The PIE News

One scenario it puts forward is a university accepting students on visiting scholarships funded by their home government where “scholars must accept the principles of the ruling party of [their home] country”. If so, that university is likely to have to terminate or amend the scholarship agreement,” the scenario reads.

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Australia’s universities can boost soft power in “competitive” landscape – report

The PIE News

At the same time, the global soft power landscape is becoming “increasingly competitive” as China continues to offer scholarships, teach Mandarin globally and provide skills support via the Belt and Road initiative.

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9 Grad Students Honored with K. Patricia Cross Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This year’s recipients truly embody the commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement that Pat Cross championed throughout her distinguished career,” said AAC&U President Dr. Lynn Pasquerella. “We Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award.

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It is not too late to shift gears to a more visionary International Education Strategy for Canada 

The PIE News

As a policy area, it has evolved to incorporate a wide range of both policy sectors and policy actors on the federal level: GAC; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC); Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC); and Research and Innovation. Creating consensus among all those diverse actors is difficult.

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India aims for 500,000 foreign students by 2047

The PIE News

Reacting to the comments, AIU joint secretary Kuldeep Dagar told The PIE News that the association is working in line with the ambitions of the think tank, as per the National Education Policy. “The The NEP 2020 is dedicated to establishing India as a leading global hub for education.

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More financial assistance sought in Indian budget

The PIE News

As for those pursuing their higher education without the support of a loan, the TCS rate stands at 5%. The PM SHRI – outlined in the 2020 National Education Policy – aims to upgrade existing schools to provide a high-quality education in an “equitable, inclusive and joyful” environment. this year.