Opinion
Australian universities are so dependent on international students for cash that if only one if five don’t re-enrol this year, many institutions will be in serious trouble with impacts on staff and research, writes Omer Yezdani.
News
Australia’s universities are warning further job losses are on the horizon after more than 17,000 people in the sector were left unemployed last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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An ICAC survey conducted among staff at Adelaide’s three major universities has revealed widespread concerns about bullying and harassment, managers prioritising institutional reputation over addressing problems, and pre-pandemic admission and assessment standards for lucrative international students.
Guests attended the Adelaide Convention Centre for StudyAdelaide’s 10th international student awards, honouring the achievements of international students.
UPDATED: Desperate international students denied government assistance when many jobs and much of the economy shut down during the pandemic emergency are calling on charities to help them survive while trying to pay fees and avoid deportation. Charities say many students are at risk of homelessness and poor mental health.
Allowing hundreds of international students to travel into South Australia is necessary to stimulate the state’s pandemic-wounded economy, Premier Steven Marshall says, but other overseas travellers could be forced to wait until at least July next year before the borders are fully reopened.
The Marshall Government has come under fire for allowing up to 300 international students to travel to Adelaide to resume their studies, but the federal trade minister insists those arriving from overseas will be granted “no shortcut” into the state.
