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Barry Judd, deputy vice-chancellor (Indigenous) at the University of Melbourne, explores what it means to apply an Indigenous lens to international education, ahead of a key session at The PIE Live Asia Pacific on Indigenous knowledges in universities. hubs.li/Q03yst9S0
The US state department issued 22% fewer international student visas in May 2025, with further declines expected as the full impact of the interview freeze takes hold on visa issuance. hubs.li/Q03ywmk70
Australia’s high student visa fee is hurting short-term study sectors like ELICOS, but sector leaders say lobbying efforts may soon bring relief. hubs.li/Q03yr6HM0
Discover how SOL Edu found the sweet spot between automation and empathy — streamlining workflows without losing the personal touch that matters most. Read the full story: hubs.li/Q03yphTJ0 #intled

Canadian universities have welcomed the government’s planned audit of the international student program to strengthen processes and integrity, and to reinforce public trust in the system. hubs.li/Q03yhfz40
A new international assessment body has officially launched with the backing of City & Guilds. hubs.li/Q03yhnHs0
India and Finland will soon ease mobility for students, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals in areas such as education, IT, and health hubs.li/Q03ybll-0
As MPs in the UK prepare to pack up for summer recess, the higher education sector is left wondering what Labour’s first year in office has really delivered for UK universities. Diana Beech writes for The PIE. hubs.li/Q03ybj8k0
#PIEoneers25 spotlight: Secondary School International Innovation Award GESS blends classroom learning with real-world experience. 300+ BeyondClassrooms have connected students with corporates, embassies & more to explore careers early. Thanks to Cialfo 🙌🏻 #OscarsofIntled
The Dutch government has scrapped a proposed Foreign Language Education Test (TAO) for existing programs, a measure intended to reduce the number of English-taught degrees in the Netherlands. hubs.li/Q03y3YmB0
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and the Regional Universities Network (RUN) – together representing 14 Australian universities – have released a five point plan for international education. hubs.li/Q03y2mPY0
The University of Southampton's new campus in Delhi has received applications from Nepal, Myanmar, and the UAE, with its first cohort set to begin in August 2025. hubs.li/Q03y1JD20