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A new chapter – focusing on the ELICOS sector’s wellbeing

The PIE News

Patrick Pheasant spent seven successful years as CEO of NEAS Australia , the quality assurance body in the country’s ELICOS sector. My new business is using psychodrama and other techniques to help people unpack trauma or any type of issues, career counselling and building confidence,” he says. It’s a big way I can contribute.

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Breaking down barriers in international student health care

The PIE News

As the wave of international students into Canada continues to surge, with a staggering 31% year-over-year increase, the pressure on our nation’s infrastructure has become a central concern. Our primary goal remains to ensure these students can not only reside but thrive in their new environment.

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UKCISA calls for more evidence-informed policies

The PIE News

To make immigration policies fair and equitable for international students, UKCISA said that government should introduce a transparent funding model for visas and fees and allow international students to study remote and hybrid courses without impacting immigration statuses.

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International students have a role in applied research in Canada

The PIE News

The good news is international students can play an outsized role in applied research. Paid research allows international students to gain profound knowledge on the job while they’re still students,” says Jonathan Hack, dean of Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services (ARIES) at Toronto’s Centennial College.

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Universities welcome budget to prevent Canadian “brain drain”

The PIE News

Canadian universities have welcomed president Trudeau’s new federal budget announced on April 16, hailing funding boosts for academic research and graduate scholarships and greater support for student housing and mental healthcare. The upside is more money in students’ pockets,” said Usher. The budget will provide grants of $1.8

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Student “brave spaces” needed to promote wellness

The PIE News

The Institute for International Education and the AIFS Foundation are highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing within the international education sector. The findings were triangulated with recent research on international exchange students, such as the Open Doors report on international students with disabilities.

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Finding the right match: What qualities do students look for in a college?

University Business

What do students look for in a college? To be set up for success in their future endeavors, of course. According to Melissa Loble, Instructure’s chief customer experience officer, students find value in so much more than simply a university’s prestigious reputation. Convenience and flexibility. Career readiness.

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