Understanding the Landscape: 7 Challenges Faced by Indian Students Down Under Embarking on an educational journey in Australia is a dream for many Indian students, offering a world-class education and exposure to a vibrant multicultural environment. However, this pursuit is not without its challenges. From cultural adjustments to academic pressures, Indian students face a unique...Read More
The School of Life: Why Earning Money is Crucial for Children’s Financial Education
In today’s complex financial landscape, understanding the value of money is not just a luxury—it’s anecessity. Yet, traditional educational systems often overlook this essential life skill, leaving many people ill-equipped to navigate the intricacies of personal finance. One compelling argument suggests that the best way for children to learn about money is by earning it...Read More
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Declares Recognition of Indian Academic Qualifications- Unveiling New Education Degree Verification System In a landmark announcement that promises to bolster educational exchange and cooperation between India and Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared that Indian degrees would henceforth be recognised in Australia. This development introduces an education qualification recognition mechanism...Read More
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced earlier this month (March 2023) that Australia and the Indian government have finalized Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism. During his visit to India, Mr. Albanese spoke at a program, where he announced that Australia’s Deakin University would be setting up an international branch campus at GIFT city in Gujarat’s...Read More
Why are Indian Students returning back to their homes?
Australia has been an ideal destination for students from different nations to pursue higher education; in fact, the preliminary data supplied by the Department of Home Affairs indicates that nearly 44,000 student visa applications were received from India in the last six months of 2022, compared with 38,700 from China during the same period. However,...Read More
A $5.8 billion strategy to create universal “pre-Kindergarten” by 2030 would provide families in New South Wales and Victoria access to an additional year of early education. Nearly a quarter of a million youngsters in New South Wales and Victoria will benefit from “play-based learning” before their first year of formal schooling during the next...Read More
In partnership with the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, La Trobe University today announced a new life-changing opportunity for an aspiring female researcher from India to make a meaningful impact in the world. The inaugural Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe University PhD Scholarship was awarded in 2020 to Indian student Gopika Kottantharayil Bhasi, who was...Read More
An ancient Indian university on a journey to regain its historical glory
Nalanda University was an ancient learning centre for students across the country and the neighbouring nationalities in the early 5th and 6th centuries. The Buddhist monastic institute located in the ancient Magadha (modern-day Bihar) was the world’s first residential University. Many historians and scholars have considered it one of the greatest learning centres. Besides, Kumaragupta...Read More
Academics quit the University of Melbourne over interference in freedom of speech
In protest of alleged interference by the Indian High Commission (IHC) and concerns about academic freedom, a group of academics has quit the Australia India Institute in Melbourne. Thirteen affiliated fellows sent a signed letter to Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell on March 29, indicating that the Indian High commissioner had interfered in the institute’s activities. Furthermore,...Read More
For the past two years, travellers have been stuck in limbo due to travel restrictions imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. But with campaigns enforcing vaccination and additional measures ensuring public safety and concern, covid positive cases are declining; hence borders are opening up. Among the major countries, Australia has been the one...Read More