Postgrads - International
The Prize of Excellence for Victorian Tertiary Studies
Background:
The Prize of Excellence for Victorian Tertiary Studies was established in 2005 with the aim of encouraging academic excellence and community involvement amongst full time students who are enrolled at any tertiary educational establishment in the state of Victoria.
The scheme is absolutely non-discriminatory. There is no restriction on an applicant's background based on nationality, residency, ethnicity or faith. It is also not means nor income tested.
Eligibility requirements:
A full time student enrolled at an accredited tertiary educational institution in the state of Victoria.
Selection criterion:
Each application will be vetted by a panel of academic and community experts representing a broad spectrum of Victorian society. Applications will be judged against the following criterion:
- Academic excellence (1/3 weighting)
- Voluntary community service (1/3 weighting)
- Personal interview of short-listed candidates (1/3 weighting)
To download an application form please visit:
http://tsf.org.au/FrontEnd/files/tsf-application-form-2010-en.pdf
Senate Inquiry: ESOS Amendments Bill 2010
Fri, 2010-07-16 10:50 — Nigel PalmerOn 24 June 2010 the Senate referred the Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 for inquiry and report.
The Bill amends the ESOS Act 2000 in relation to:
- the registration process for approved providers;
- financial penalties;
- the publication of certain information.
The Bill amends the Ombudsman Act 1976 to enable the Ombudsman to:
Attention Research Students - 2010 National Research Student Survey
Mon, 2010-06-07 13:36 — Nigel Palmer2010 International Students Forum
Wed, 2010-06-02 16:36 — Nigel PalmerAbout the 2010 International Students Forum
The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) and the National Union of Students (NUS) are pleased to announce details of the 2nd Annual International Students’ Forum, which will take place at the University of Tasmania Hobart from the 4th-7th of July 2010.
Rally for Justice for International Students TOMORROW
Wed, 2010-06-02 10:31 — SUPRA PresidentThis rally is TOMORROW!!! Make sure you and your friends are there to support international students!!
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Subject: International Students Rally for Justice(3rd June 2010) Sydney
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 22:52:56 +1000
From: All International Student Association
Job posting: International Officer (La Trobe)
Mon, 2010-04-19 13:14 — Nigel PalmerVictoria Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission – Hate Crime Survey
Thu, 2010-04-08 13:45 — Katya PechenkinaVictorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission is conducting a survey on Victorians' experiences of harassment, vilification and crime motivated by hatred and prejudice to help us develop our submission to the State Government hate crime review - see information below.
Organisations and groups that represent international students in Australia
Fri, 2010-03-26 12:41 — Nigel PalmerCAPA is partnering with NUS in support of a national representative voice for international students. As part of this, a mapping exercise is being undertaken for existing international student organisations across the country. CAPA would like to ensure that postgraduate associations who represent international students are also included in the survey, along with the diverse range of other international student groups.
Review of the General Skilled Migration Points Test: discussion paper
Thu, 2010-02-18 11:13 — Katya PechenkinaThis paper examines the effectiveness of the current Points Test in identifying potential migrants who will make the optimal contribution to Australia’s future economic challenges.
Terror Down Under: Reasons for attacks on Indian students in Australia are complex
THE truth”, says Oscar Wilde, “is rarely pure, and never simple”. This is especially true in the case of the recent spate of attacks on Indian students that are being attributed to a mix of racism and opportunism in Australia.
Most incidents of “curry bashing” (South Asians are called “curries” in Australia) are occurring in Melbourne, a sprawling cosmopolitan metropolis that is home to some 140 nationalities from the world over who speak in over 120 different languages.
Foreign Students: Cite Universitaire a cote de la Yarra?
Foreign students: Cite Universitaire a cote de la Yarra?
Michael R. James writes:
Job posting: International Student Support Officer (VU)
Sat, 2009-11-21 08:17 — Nigel PalmerAs the first point of contact in this busy office, a friendly personality and a genuine willingness to help others is essential, as is the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
$49,161 - $56,469 per annum, plus 17% superannuation employer contribution. This is a full time ongoing appointment.
Take on this dynamic role as the first point of contact for information and advice to our international students and the wider University community.
Discussion Paper: International Student Representation in Australia
Mon, 2009-11-09 10:26 — AnonymousA Discussion Paper has been developed by the International Student Working Group set up at an International Student Forum in June hosted by the National Union of Students (NUS) and Council of Postgraduate Associations (CAPA). International student roundtable participants have also contributed to the development of the paper which discusses models for national representation for international students.
Any interested individuals or organisations are invited to make a submission or comment.
Launch of the International Students' Handbook: Living and Studying in Australia
Thu, 2009-09-10 09:38 — Katya PechenkinaAsialink is proud to host the launch of the International Students Guide.
Launch of the Lowy Institute Policy Paper on International Students
Tue, 2009-08-18 18:02 — Nigel PalmerLaunch of the Lowy Institute Policy Paper on International Students
Dr Michael Wesley will launch the newly developed Lowy Institute Policy Paper on International Students at a forum co-hosted by Asialink and the Lowy Institute. RMIT Vice Chancellor Professor Margaret Gardner and Victorian Police Chief Commissioner Simon Overland will provide responses to the report from higher education and community safety perspectives.
DATE: Wednesday, 19 August 2009
TIME: 6.30pm-7.30pm