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Immigration rhetoric ‘watched closely’ in bumper election year

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Political debates around immigration and negative rhetoric towards minority groups will be closely observed around the globe, including by potential international students, warn policymakers, as the world faces a bumper election year. Elections can have both short- and long-term implications for the flow of international students.

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UK Grad Route suspension would be ‘nuclear option’

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“Given the proximity of election and the way in which students are unfortunately ensnared in the debate about immigration, that’s so heated, it’s going to be a dangerous and fraught period over the next few months.” “The timing is coordinated and choreographed around immigration and visa announcements.

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“Maintain rise” in international student numbers – UUK manifesto

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The next UK government should work more closely with universities to achieve economic growth and maintain the managed rise of international student numbers, according to the body representing 142 institutions across the country.

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Internationalisation in the Netherlands: an uncertain, volatile landscape

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It has become a reality in the Netherlands that the Party for Freedom (PVV), a right-wing populist political party, has become the biggest winner in the Dutch national elections. PVV won 37 seats out of 150, more than any other party and this gives PVV the initiative to form a new Dutch government and select the next Prime Minister.

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Canada: students caught up in election probe

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Canada is considering an inquiry into Chinese interference in elections after pressure from opposition parties and ordinary citizens. Prime minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the People’s Republic of China attempted to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 elections, but says these activities did not affect the electoral outcomes.

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UK: “period of risk” amid Labour reassurances

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Western said the government must be protective of such export – which contributes £42bn to the economy – or be at risk of diminishing the UK’s appeal as a destination, losing out to the US, Canada or Australia. “They bring skills and experience that we simply cannot grow in the local labour market.

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International graduate elected mayor of UK city

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A former international student from Nigeria, who settled in the UK after graduation, has been elected as the first African lord mayor of the British city of Leeds. A graduate of the University of Leeds, Abigail Marshall-Katung came to the UK to study politics in the year 2000. Diversity is welcome and it is celebrated.