Month: June 2024

Mr Anmol Saini1 1The Indian Students Club, , Australia We’ll delve into the heartwarming impact of an Australian startup on 5000+ Indian international students. Picture students arriving in a new country, filled with excitement but also feeling the weight of...

Dr Sam Mckay1, Christina Ng, Dr Greg Armstrong, Dr Jen Nicholas, Dr Jo Robinson, Michelle Lamblin, Dr Ellie Brown, Vivienne Browne, Gina Chinnery, Dr Isabelle Choi, Bailey Nation-Ingle, Dr Jocelyn Meza 1Orygen & The University Of Melbourne, , Australia Background:...

Dr Nelva Lee1 1Mitio, McDonough,, United States My goal is to help organizations create a culture of personal responsibility when engaging with their diverse workforce, so that they can improve their employee communication and retention rates. This will be done with...

Mr Nicoll Joshua Paatan1, Ms Yaping Peng1 1Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia The first-year transition is particularly challenging for international students as they learn to navigate and settle into a new environment. A key challenge for universities is to provide...

Ms Sarah Naderi 1The Ambassador Platform, London, United Kingdom In today’s academic world, it’s essential to help students feel engaged, connected, and part of a community for their well-being and success. Student mentors and peer supporters play a crucial role...

Ms Laurice Lima1, Mrs Jodie McDonald1 1StudyAdelaide, Adelaide, Australia Regional South Australia faces persistent skills shortages, with 70% of employers, including local government, struggling to recruit skilled staff. With ongoing challenges to retain employees and meet the long-term demand for...

Ms Sbereen Thor1 1Thor International Inc, Indianapolis, United States The #1 regret of dying is, “I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself rather than the one other people expected of me.” There’s a study...

Mr Michael Howie1, Mrs Martina Tan1 1Monash College, Docklands, Australia Fostering a sense of belonging is crucial for student retention and success in an international education context. The research has underscored a strong correlation between a sense of belonging and...

Ms Danlu Zheng1, Ms Claire Craven1 1The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia In today’s dynamic educational landscape, empowering under 18 international students requires innovative and engaging strategies. Our program has embraced this challenge by fostering leadership development among our...

Mrs Judith Little1, Mr Param Artputhanathan 1Monash University, Clayton, Australia The National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 discusses the importance of orientation and the provision of specific information to safeguard students’ wellbeing...