‘Study Abroad’ Archives
Job course launched for international students
International students in New Zealand can now benefit from a programme aimed at assisting them in their search for skilled employment positions. The Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) has launched a seven-week employment support programme for international students. [Read More]
Canada launches online tool for new migrants
Canada has launched a new guide and web tool to help newcomers settle and integrate in the country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s new publication, Welcome to Canada, will assist immigrants in preparing to come to Canada and to help them navigate their way [Read More]
UK, NZ, OZ to share visa office in Singapore
Australian and New Zealand clients in Singapore will receive better access to immigration services through a new, first-of-a-kind visa centre from 25 March. Both countries’ immigration departments today announced details of the first Five Country Conference (FCC) shared [Read More]
Australia Immigration to meet overstayers
Australia’s immigration officials will be visiting smaller cities in New South Wales, speaking to people who do not have a valid Australian visa and discuss with them any issues they might be facing. Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) [Read More]
Refugee shines with new lease of life
He was only seven years old – sailing on a fishing boat carrying Afghans away from the suppressive regime of the Taliban. On the fretful day of 26 August in 2001, the boat began to sink. Abbas Nazari, now 17, was one of the 430 people, mostly from Iraq and [Read More]
NZ signs joint initiatives with India
A New Zealand India Research Institute was one of five memoranda of understanding signed between New Zealand and Indian institutions. The other MoUs covered areas such as vocational training, joint research training, student exchanges and ICT. Collaboration and trade [Read More]
Immigration advisor fined $280,000
A former immigration adviser in New Zealand has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars by a tribunal for “calculated” and “systematic dishonesty”. Glen William Standing must pay nearly $280,000 in refunds, penalties and compensation – the [Read More]
NZ students protest outside PM’s conference
Many groups from New Zealand’s education sector protested against education budget cuts by the National-led government in Auckland. New Zealand students marched from Auckland’s Britomart to SkyCity Convention Centre, where Prime Minister is attending the National [Read More]
New Zealander finalist at Miss Pakistan World title
A Pakistan-born and New Zealand-bred girl is taking part in Miss Pakistan World contest next month. This will be the first time New Zealand will be represented at the controversial beauty pageant which is now in its 10th year. Over the years, the participants and organisers [Read More]
NZ students to protest against education policy
A group of tertiary students is organising a protest near Auckland’s Britomart Transport Centre to express their discontent about New Zealand’s education policy. New Zealand has the seventh highest tertiary fees in the world, and yet, the country’s young carry a [Read More]
