Christmas might still be months away, but in Australian international education the festive season seems to have arrived early. In this packed episode of Global Horizons, Rob Malicki and Dirk Mulder cover a whirlwind of updates that have the sector buzzing. From fresh NOSC data and state-federal tensions to language-learning fun and award-season celebrations, there’s plenty to unwrap.
Highlights you won’t want to miss:
Breaking NOSC Data: Are public universities, private higher-ed providers, and VET on track? Dirk breaks down the numbers, sector by sector.
Victoria’s China Strategy: Education, education, and… education. Can the state reclaim its pre-COVID crown while the federal government tightens the screws?
The Genuine Student Test Debate: Why some say the new visa rules make it too easy to say no.
Language Love: From the New Colombo Plan to the Bahasa Sesh Challenge, why learning Indonesian could be the smartest move you make this year.
Canada Calling: Australia’s High Commission hosts a standout alumni event alongside the Toronto Film Festival.
Awards Season Approaches: IEAA, NSW, NT and WA all roll out the red carpet for international education excellence.
Along the way, Rob and Dirk share wry observations about technology gaps inside government, the quirks of state–federal politics, and whether fluency in a second language might just be the ultimate future-proof skill.
Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.
The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The Koala News, Australia’s international education news website. This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets.
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