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Academics quit the University of Melbourne over interference in freedom of speech
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Academics quit the University of Melbourne over interference in freedom of speech

Daisy Akhtar Daisy Akhtar April 7, 2022

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

Australia pledges over $11 million for Indian students under a new initiative
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Australia pledges over $11 million for Indian students under a new initiative

Mohammad Ali Yasser Mohammad Ali Yasser February 21, 2022

The Australian government has announced a series of initiatives to boost education communities and cultural ties with India. The initiative includes an $11 million scholarships program to extend appropriate support for Indian students to study at various Australian universities over four years. Under the Maitri grants and fellowships program for professionals, the government will offer...Read More

Fully Vaccinated International Students to Arrive before Christmas
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Fully Vaccinated International Students to Arrive before Christmas

Mary May Mary May November 12, 2021

Education partners have signed up for a programme with the New South Wales government to bring back international students. The pilot programme will only be available to those who are fully vaccinated, with the first consignment of 500 overseas students due before Christmas. Institutions such as Macquarie University, University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Newcastle,...Read More

Indian Slum Student Wins $60,000 Scholarship
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Indian Slum Student Wins $60,000 Scholarship

Gerard Guanzon Gerard Guanzon October 21, 2021

The Asha Community Health and Development Society (ASHA) is an Indian charitable organisation that works alongside residents of communities within Delhi. The charity collaborates with the University of Sydney to identify candidates who may be eligible for a life-changing scholarship worth up to $60,000. This year Tushar Joshi, 22, who lives in the slum area...Read More

Uphill Battle of International Students
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Uphill Battle of International Students

Saad Kapoor Saad Kapoor October 11, 2021

It has been a tough economic year, not least for our industries that rely on open porous borders. Australian universities are suffering as strict border measures are having an adverse impact on the sector. International enrolments have dropped by a whopping 210,000 this year; in addition, 130,000 international students have been studying online. Ultimately, this...Read More

Six Students from India Receive Scholarships Worth 660K to Study at Deakin University
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Six Students from India Receive Scholarships Worth 660K to Study at Deakin University

Damien Peters Damien Peters September 21, 2021

Six Indian students have received Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship 2021. With this latest development, Tanmay Arora, one of the students, will soon travel to Australia to further his education and eventually fulfil his dream of studying abroad. The scholarships are estimated at AUD 674,490 and were awarded for studies at one of the campuses...Read More

Western Sydney University Appoints An Academic Chair in Ayurvedic Medicine
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Western Sydney University Appoints An Academic Chair in Ayurvedic Medicine

Indrasish Banerjee Indrasish Banerjee September 17, 2021

Western Sydney University has finalised a plan to appoint an Academic Chair in Ayurvedic Medicine. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed by both the Western Sydney University and the Government of India Ministry of AYUSH. The AYUSH Academic Chair will be in charge of the campaign supporting Ayurvedic Medicine and oversee Ayurvedic Medicine...Read More

Travel Restrictions Crushing Dreams
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Travel Restrictions Crushing Dreams

Sheena Dawn Sheena Dawn July 6, 2021

Acceptance to a prestigious political science program in a top Australian University was thrilling for 19-year-old Pranavi Jamwal. Pravani’s dreams came true when she was accepted to the program, which had produced Nobel Laureates and Prime Ministers. Disruptions Caused by Travel Restrictions There are certain advantages of physically attending classes. Students in classes can interact...Read More

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