Australian exchange students recalled from Hong Kong
ABC reports that Australian students on exchange in Hong Kong have been urged to return home without delay after pro-democracy protests reached campuses throughout...
How to choose between digital tools for student wellbeing
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‘True crime’ trend sees surge in Australian women studying Criminology
7News reports on how the popularity among younger people of true-crime podcasts, books, and television shows is driving interest in criminology study. A recently...
African students barred from Christian worship in China
African students studying in China have been prevented from worshipping in Christian churches, as the government looks to “prevent foreign infiltration through religion.”
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Dedicated student mental health centre opens in Manchester
Greater Manchester has become home to the UK's first dedicated health centre for students suffering from severe mental difficulties at local universities, with a...
Chinese influence causes censorship concerns for Australian students
The BBC reports that the Australian government has moved to set guidelines for universities in an attempt to halt ‘unprecedented levels of foreign interference.’...
How one Irish uni supports international students over Christmas
For students who have left their families to study abroad, Christmas can be a difficult time. Whether it be financial worries, travel and visa...
Australian study shows Facebook’s impact on students’ grades
USA Today confirms what many have long suspected to be the case – spending less time looking at Facebook can boost student grades. The...
British students with long commutes more likely to drop out
A recent study into the progression rates at six London universities has found that travel time plays a significant role in students dropping out....
Attempts made to suppress student vote in America
In the 2018 US midterm elections, a 40.3% turnout of 10 million students cast their ballots and helped the Democratic Party to take control...