France expects to house 10k Indian students this year
France is making headway with its "ambitious" plans for 30,000 Indian students to call the country home by 2030, The PIE News has learned. France expects the number of Indian students in the country to reach 10,000 this academic year, consul general of France in Mumbai, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, told The PIE. “We have 8,000 Indian students in France so far, and we are now pushing to have 9,000-10,000 students in the country this year,” he said at the Choose France…
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ENZ looks to Asia amid plans to grow intled sector to $4.4bn by 2027
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) has unveiled ambitious plans to expand the international education sector in the country over the next three years. Its new strategy pivots around growing the economic contribution of the sector to a whopping $4.4 billion by 2027 – largely through enticing more international students to the country. ENZ highlighted key markets across Asia with significant growth potential, stating an aim to spread awareness of New Zealand’s educational offerings in these countries. “In…
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Demanding Visa Requirements Severely Impacting Ireland’s Labour Market
Key Takeaways: Nearly 76 per cent of immigrant construction workers in Ireland need an entry visa and employment permit. Due to bureaucratic procedures, workers take longer to come to Ireland. This is affecting the country’s economy. About eight out of ten overseas construction workers coming to Ireland need both employment permits and an entry visa, causing the market to fall behind. Reference Link: https://schengen.news/demanding-visa-requirements-severely-impacting-irelands-labour-market/
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The Worker Protection Act 2023 – a wake-up call for international education
Upcoming UK legislation will make tackling harassment in the workplace a legal requirement. It's time for the international education sector to take notice, writes Ella Tyler.Tomorrow ( October 26 2024), the updated Worker Protection Act officially comes into force, marking a significant shift in how UK organisations are required to protect their staff from harassment. This legislation places greater responsibility on employers to proactively create safer, more equitable work environments. But while the Act only applies within the UK, its…
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Australia seeks deeper educational ties with India amid minister Pradhan’s visit
Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has arrived in Australia for the second Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting, held today in Sydney.The high-level dialogue is focused on deepening ties between the two nations, emphasising Australia’s research strengths and industry engagement models. The visit also emphasises leading researchers and research centres that have made significant strides in fostering joint research efforts between Australia and India. The discussions will explore expanding partnerships to deliver Australia’s high-quality education in India and address skills…
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