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Are you ready to make a difference in the international student community? Applications to become a 2025 Study Melbourne Ambassador are now open! Watch this video and visit our website to learn about the benefits of becoming a Study Melbourne Ambassador, and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3ZUaeqM Applications close on 19 January 2025 at 11:59pm (AEDT).

Preetham A. is leading the way in space tech innovation! 🚀 As an international student and inspiring entrepreneur studying RMIT University’s Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, Preetham won the inaugural International Student/Graduate Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 2024 Victorian International Education Awards. His entrepreneurship journey in Victoria began from co-founding a popular food and beverage chain Dropout Chaiwala. He is now preparing to launch a satellite into space as part of his pioneering space technology company Akula Tech. Preetham’s story reflects Victoria’s talented international student entrepreneurs and the state’s vibrant and diverse startup ecosystem. Learn more about Preetham and the other winners on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjbVWN4k

Join this webinar to learn about the Breakthrough Victoria Fellowship Program, a newly announced initiative supporting research students and recent PhD graduates looking to become entrepreneurs and create real world change. This program is open to international students!

As the winner of the coveted International Student of the Year - Research award at the 2024 Victorian International Education Awards, Samuel Widodo’s pioneering work in brain cancer immunology is leading advancements in treatments for cancer patients. As an international PhD student, his research into adult brain tumours has been cited globally in over 130 publications. 🌍 University of Melbourne, Caroline Hartnett, Jodie Stevens Learn more about Samuel and the other winners on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjbVWN4k

A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education, led by the Minister Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri, visited Melbourne from 25 – 29 November 2024 to learn about our school and tertiary education systems including teacher training, curriculum, digital education and safety, student choices, inclusive education, VET pathways and related research. Study Melbourne and the Victorian Department of Education coordinated a program that included meetings with several national and state regulators, curriculum and teacher training organisations, a Victorian infrastructure company that builds global schools and education projects, three universities (University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University), and two schools. Linda Vaughan

Study Melbourne recently launched the Student Experience Report at the Study Melbourne Hub Kuala Lumpur. Naïla Mazzucco, Commissioner for Victoria to Southeast Asia, officially opened proceedings and she took the opportunity to connect with university representatives and education agents, whilst reinforcing the importance of fostering collaboration and maintaining strong ties between Victoria and Malaysia in the education sector. This insightful report was presented by Guy Perring, Regional Director, Asia from i-Graduate, who highlighted the reasons why students choose Victoria as their preferred study destination. University representatives, university partners and education agents gained valuable insights into the unique advantages of studying in Victoria, from its world-class education system to its vibrant multicultural environment. From the report, we can see that Malaysian students in Victoria are highly satisfied with their overall experience. Factors such as quality of life, strong support systems, value for money, and top-notch learning opportunities play a significant role in their positive student journeys and building their future careers in Victoria. Learn more about the Study Melbourne Hub Kuala Lumpur on our website: https://lnkd.in/gNzVrTZN Swinburne University of Technology, RMIT University, Victoria University, Deakin University, Monash University, University of Melbourne, Federation University Australia, Australian Catholic University, La Trobe University, University of Divinity

Your chance to win 1 of 10 $100 e-giftcards by completing this short Study Australia International Student Sentiment Survey. If you are an international student currently studying in Australia, we encourage you to take the Survey to share your experience and help us shape student services to match your needs. 🗳️ The survey closes on 6 December 2024. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/gkqqWjaW #StudyAustralia #InternationalStudents

The monthly sector briefing for Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa has been rescheduled to 4 December 2024, from 4pm to 5pm AEST. We are excited to spotlight this region. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gNckhuSA These briefings are delivered by Victorian Government Commissioners and Education Services Managers offshore. They will provide on the ground market intelligence and updates regarding new opportunities, student/agent feedback, competitor activities, changes to education policies and various Victorian Government business development activities in country.  Please note that attendance at these briefings is limited to Victorian providers and education sector-facing organisations.

Congratulations to the Study Melbourne Future Founders Pitch Competition winners! 🥇 From a pool of incredible applications, 5 international student startups were selected to pitch their businesses in just 3 minutes, followed by a rapid-fire Q&A with our expert judges. For the first time, the audience were able to vote live for their favourite too. We are delighted to announce the winners, who will each receive prize money to kickstart their business idea. The first-place winner will also receive a StartSpace Loft membership. - 1st place: Rally (Fey Shue & Varshith Meesala) – connecting people with their next sports competitor or partner. - 2nd place: Huddled (Davin Karunanayake & Archer Simmonds) – improving communication between students and education providers. - 3rd place: AUS BIOS LABS (Peter Francis Mathew Elango & Ying Zhi Cheong) - enabling portable breast screening in the comfort of a woman's home. The Audience Choice Award went to Rally, who will also receive mentorship from 🌏 Usman Iftikhar from Catalysr - Accelerator for Migrants & Refugees. A big congratulations to all 5 teams - AUS BIOS LABS, FINNOVA, Huddled, Rally and SkillBite - for sharing your business ideas on stage. We are excited to follow your entrepreneurial journeys. Are you interested in starting your own business? Find more helpful tips on our website: https://lnkd.in/g6jh84J5

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), on behalf of the Study Australia Partnership, will host the 2024 Global Agent Week on Tuesday 26 November and Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 5pm - 6pm AEDT.   The updates will include speakers from Department of Education, Tuition Protection Service, Department of Home Affairs, a student panel, marketing updates and more.   All education agents worldwide are invited to attend the global live program, where time zones permit. These events will form part of a broader program of Austrade-led Study Australia activities, including in-country and in-person events in South Asia, Latin America and Northeast Asia that also engage directly with agents in November-December.   Sessions will be recorded and shared with all agents on Austrade’s global mailing list and can in turn be distributed to Study Australia Partnership agents.   Registration: There will be two separate registration links for both sessions. - Session 1: Tuesday 26 November 2024 from 5pm-6pm AEDT - https://lnkd.in/grJbKdPP - Session 2: Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 5pm-6pm AEDT - https://lnkd.in/gHEhcWzz   Please note that the Webex links are glitchy once they’re opened in a browser. Please share these exact links.   Recording: The recording will be made available to all agents unable to attend and/or in a time zone not suited to attending at 5.00pm AEDT.