In this week’s bulletin:

– Group of Eight (Go8) application deadlines summary

– From 1 July, the 485 Graduate Work visa gets harder for some applicants

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings

– A vice-chancellor becomes Governor — a proud moment for Monash students

– UWA opens applications for next year’s medical pathway course

– SIIT translation course recommendation

– UTS holds a farewell ceremony for graduates unable to attend graduation!

As shown below, applications for ANU, UMEL and UQ
2023 S2 have now closed.

If you want to make the July intake, get in touch with us quickly!

Students planning for the February intake next year can also start mapping out the study-and-migration plan in Australia that best suits you!

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that, from 2023–6–30 onwards, it will [reinstate the requirement that 485 Graduate Work Stream applicants provide a provisional skills assessment when lodging]

For graduates of vocational colleges (VET), this meansthat

both of the following conditions are essential when applying for the 485 GW Graduate Work visa — you cannot leave out either one!!

1) Your major must be on the Australian skilled occupation list

2) After graduating you must apply for a provisional skills assessment

If you are a VET-stream graduate, please contact us as soon as possible by 6–30 and submit your 485 Graduate Work visa beforehand!

Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2023 World University Impact Rankings, and Australian universities performed brilliantly — 9 of the global top 50 are Australian.

1st: Western Sydney University

2nd: University of Tasmania

3rd: RMIT University

4th: University of Technology Sydney

5th: UNSW Sydney

6th: Monash University

7th: University of Newcastle

8th: University of the Sunshine Coast

9th: Macquarie University.

Another 6 universities placed in the global top 50–100.

La Trobe University (57)

University of Wollongong (61)

Griffith University (72)

Central Queensland University (74)

Charles Sturt University (79)

University of Canberra (92)

Australian universities remain firmly among the world’s most influential. On the global stage, Australian universities have achievements across every field, and the results of non-Go8 institutions are equally impressive. We hope Australian universities keep up the great work and carry their current results forward~

Monash Vice-Chancellor Margaret
Gardner has been appointed the next Governor of Victoria.Victorian Premier Andrews announced on Monday that Monash Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Gardner will take up the role of Governor of Victoria from early August! Professor Margaret Gardner isMonash University’sfirst female vice-chancellor. She previously held the same role at RMIT University and other senior positions atthe University of Queenslandand Griffith University. Andrews said: “Margaret is an outstanding Victorian who, over a long and distinguished career, has made such a remarkable contribution to higher education, scholarship and the dissemination of knowledge, as well as to advancing the status of women.

UWA has launched a brand new—Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Specialised), with applications for the 2024 medical pathway opening in July 2023,adding a new option to your university studies! This bachelor’s degree articulates into industry-accredited master’s or doctoral courses in medicine, dentistry and podiatric medicine. Graduates are eligible to progress to a range of industry-accredited postgraduate courses,including the Master of Pharmacy, Master of Public Health, Master of Clinical Pathology, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

SIIT has launched a fantastic-value course — a flexible E-learning course you can study any time, anywhere!

Students study online independently, with no geographic restrictions.

If you want to build your translation skills and ultimately earn a NAATI points bonus, get in touch to find out more!

On Wednesday 28 June, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will hold an International Students’ Farewell Ceremony,an event UTS holds especially for international students who are leaving Australia before the formal graduation ceremony and so cannot attend it.

The International Students’ Farewell Ceremony includes all the formal elements: students wear academic regalia and have their photo taken with university leaders. For students, it’s a great chance to celebrate completing their studies with family and friends.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 28 June 2023

Time: 2 pm (Sydney time)

Venue: Great Hall, Level 5, UTS Building 1

Who can attend:

· International students completing their studies at the end of this semester

· International students’ friends and family

Please be sure to register in advance:

careerhub.uts.edu.au/students/login

Registration closes:

Sunday 25 June 2023

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