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‘This is discrimination’: Indian-origin MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar slams race-based internship at Auckland University

Dr Parmar criticised a summer internship programme which states that applicants of Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander descent would be fast-tracked directly to the interview stage.

‘F— off, Indian’: Charanpreet Singh hospitalised after alleged racist attack in Adelaide

Charanpreet Singh was allegedly ambushed by a group of five men armed with what appeared to be metal knuckles or sharp objects.

AI is now part of our world. Uni graduates should know how to use it responsibly

A growing number of Australian universities now allow students to use AI in certain assessments, provided the use is appropriately acknowledged.

Good news for international students in major visa shake-up

Students already holding a visa with a 20-hour work cap will need to apply for a variation of conditions or a new visa — and pay the relevant immigration fees — if they wish to access the extended work rights.

From engineering to childcare: private training providers deregistered after ASQA cancels 25,000 fake certifications

ASQA said only 20% of affected students responded to notices offering them a chance to prove their training was legitimate, and not a single one provided adequate evidence.

20-year-old international student dies in crash after car swerves to avoid kangaroo

Two other international students — the 21-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front-seat passenger from Torrensville — were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are said to be traumatised.

Bhupinder Singh jailed for crash that killed Adelaide mum after delay over Sikh faith issues

Judge Muscat rejected home detention for Indian international student Bhupinder Singh despite claims of religious hardship in custody, including ridicule, dietary issues, and difficulty maintaining his Sikh practices.

AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer

According to global consultancy McKinsey, generative AI could add between US$2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion in annual global productivity.

World’s most expensive student visa? Australia just raised cost again—here’s how much to pay

With this latest increase, Australia now charges the highest student visa fees globally, surpassing those of the US, UK, and Canada.

Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name

The tradition of addressing teachers in a formal manner goes back centuries. For many of us, calling a teacher by their first name would have been unthinkable.

Must-read

Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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