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This discussion will be a unique way to engage each other as we share best practices, reflect on the past year and prepare for the future. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts as we collaboratively work our way out of this pandemic. Topics open for discussion include:
Studying abroad is costly and for many aspiring international students, every bit of help they can get to make their experience more affordable is welcome.
Encouraging news was just announced for recent overseas students in Canada hoping to apply for permanent residency. Starting on May 6, 2021, those who possess the skills necessary to strengthen the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for permanent status under a new stream.
Microsoft Canada launched their Canada Skills Program in Fall 2020 to help college and university students develop in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Cloud software.
Universities, colleges, and other designated learning institutions are quickly gaining the confidence to plan for Fall and Winter semesters that involve students on campus.
A recent article on Canada Campus Visits looked at many of the benefits and drawbacks of the study abroad experience. For some, traveling to a new country can be something they have looked forward to for years. Others though might be hesitant to leave their friends and family before going to a part of the world they barely know.
A new survey of 2,700 international students names Canada as the best country for studying abroad for the second consecutive year. While other countries like Australia, the United Kingdom, and the USA are typically thought of as leading places to earn an international education, overseas learners chose Canada once again.
The provincial government hopes to improve the reputation of Manitoba as a top-tier study abroad destination in Canada as well as among the prairie provinces. It is currently the fifth most popular Canadian province for overseas education.
International students in countries around the world are managing as best they can while they pursue their higher education overseas. In the attached video, five overseas students were asked about their university experiences in the age of COVID-19.
New government policies seek to help foreign nationals who are currently in Canada meet the requisite work hours to be eligible to apply for permanent residence.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, international students who have recently graduated now face a difficult situation if they hold a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
The Canadian government has stated that all travellers entering Canada over the age of five must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight.
The federal government has released a guide for international students who are coming to Canada, and navigating travel restrictions. It’s called “COVID-19: Guide for International Students in Canada Arriving from Abroad.”
Institutions offering MBA programs in Canada have witnessed a surge in applications as international students look beyond the United States for their MBA.
“A degree from a Canadian university has worldwide recognition and opens many doors for international students after graduation, whether they choose to stay and work in Canada or pursue opportunities elsewhere in the world.”
Virtual Open Houses organized by Montreal based Concordia University and Halifax’s Dalhousie University saw a huge success with prospective students logging in from all over the world.
Saskatchewan to strengthen the province as a destination for international students and researchers post-pandemic.
Canada is looking at making it easier for international students to live and work in Canada.
24+ institutions from the province are expected to start accepting international students in early November.
The higher education system in Alberta is globally recognized for outstanding universities, colleges, technical institutes and state-of-the-art research facilities.
A unique opportunity to meet qualified undergraduate candidates and decision making family members throughout the most vibrant markets.
From disinformation to memes to political advertising, digital media are being used to generate and share information in new ways. In this talk we review the various kinds of actors and tools found in a digital ecosystem and use the case of the October 21st Federal Election in Canada to explore that ecosystem. We will discuss the use of political bots and automation, political memes, and political advertising in particular.
Dr. Elizabeth Dubois (PhD, University of Oxford) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa. She is also a Fellow at the Public Policy Forum of Canada and member of Assembly based at Harvard’s Berkman-Klein Center. Her work examines political uses of digital media including media manipulation, citizen engagement, and artificial intelligence.
Times Higher Education: India is an attractive destination for international students, but there a few things you should know before you head there.
Source: University World News
Women in India take a back seat in science and technology research, but they are at the forefront of the country’s world-class space agency.
Source: The PIE News
Mumbai was witness to the fourth edition of the International Career & College Counselling Conference 2019 which saw more than 900 educators from leading Indian and global institutions from over 35 countries come together for a dialogue on collaborative and inclusive practices.
Source: University World News
The UGC of India has set a target to increase the gross enrolment ratio in higher education to 30% by 2020.
Source: Study International
Reports suggest more students from India will likely drive future international student growth.
Source: University World News
India has expanded its list of Institutes of Eminence to include another 14 institutions – seven public and seven private universities – that will be expected to rise up global university rankings.
Source: The Wire
“A big part of the problem lies with our education system, whose methods leave much to be desired.”
Source: University World News
Private universities are growing in India and are making quite noise about their global academic ambitions.
Source: Study International
Indian students usually make up the second-largest group of international students in major English-speaking host countries. However digging deeper into the data shows how this demographic is changing.
Source: The PIE News
India’s Human Resource Development Ministry has put together a proposal that will allow international students to work in certain fields while studying.
Source: Times Higher Education
India is an attractive destination for international students, but there a few things you should know before you head there.
Source: University World News
Microsoft is launching new artificial intelligence laboratories at a number of universities in India to skill nearly 150,000 students.
Source: The PIE News
English coaching centres in some Indian provinces are intentionally setting students up to fail formal English tests to create repeat business.
Source: University World News
It is difficult to build a better country when such crucial jobs are carried out by people who are marked by their failures.
Source: University World News
The University Grants Commission has launched a review of PhD theses in Indian universities over the last 10 years, amid concerns that doctoral degrees are being granted to candidates whose theses lack originality and quality.
Source: University World News
India’s Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) this week unveiled a draft National Education Policy (NEP) 2019 just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a solid majority for his Bharatiya Janata Party in national elections.
Source: The Wire
PhD programs at most Indian universities are, despite what some would consider to be stringent UGC regulations, poorly run. The fault lies at several levels, not just with the rules, and not only with the UGC either.
Source: University World News
Even before Modi’s victory, preparations were underway for a wide-reaching review of the country’s higher education sector.
On May 17, 2019 the Canada India Education Council held their highly-anticipated Business of Education Summit in Vancouver, Canada. Their 3rd networking event in the province of British Columbia served as a great way to highlight opportunities for thought leaders in the International Education sector and interact with those active in India and Canada. Distinguished guests and speakers included government representatives as well as university presidents and senior administration.
CIEC thanks all Business of Education Summit 2019 sponsors, speakers, panelists and attendees for helping to make this year’s event a success. We hope the evening provided you with the chance to network with like-minded individuals while furthering the discussion of programs and policies in education that have been hailed as priorities.
Soure: University World News
According to the NASSCOM, India will require nearly 238,000 AI professionals in the next three years.
With over 900 million eligible voters, the world is about witness the largest democratic exercise in history.
Source: University World News
With the first phase of polling for general elections in the world’s largest democracy underway, India’s main political parties have released their manifestos promising much for higher education.
Dr. Constantino Xavier will present his research on how India is responding to China’s massive inroads into South Asia and the Indian Ocean region.
Source: University World News
Thousands of university faculty jobs in India remain unfilled over competing interpretations of the country’s constitutional guarantee of job quotas in higher education institutions for lower castes and marginalised groups.
Treasures of a Desert Kingdom features masterpieces drawn from the collection of the former royal family, most of which are on display outside their palace setting for the very first time.
Source: Academica
Students from India have supplanted Chinese students as the biggest international cohort on Canadian campuses.
A four-week academic program offered by various Faculties at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, for students from cooperating universities.
The McGill Summer Institute features internationally known faculty, a focus on highly applicable new knowledge, and an opportunity to network with fellow global health professionals from around the world.