While the growth of international education and international student enrolments has changed the way we provide services to students over the past decade, the principles of effective and accurate student advising remain key to successful student experiences. This...
VIC & TAS
2023 Conference Program
Wednesday 6 December 2023 0800 - 1800 Registration Main foyer, Rydges World Square Sydney 0845 - 1030 Opening Plenary Ballroom 2 & 3 Session Chair Kashif Chauhan 0845 - 0855 Welcome to Country Michael West 0855 - 0900 Conference Opening Kashif Chauhan Conference...
Belonging and Connection – why is this so hard and how can it be easier?
van Rooyen A1 1Confidence Hackers Belonging and Connection have been big topics of international student research for ages, but somehow it still seems to escape us. So, what’s missing? and is there a ‘secret sauce’ to catapult us in the right direction? From a human...
How was your trip? Reflection strategies to enhance student learning during re-entry transitions
Arthur N1 1University Of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia A lot of attention has been paid to preparing students for international learning experiences through pre-departure programming and helping them to get ready for immersion into new cultural and country...
Credentials for a specialist profession: Introducing microlearning to the international education sector
Beard C, Cook S 1ISANA NZ , Silverdale, New Zealand , 2ISANA, 152 Macquarie St, Hobart , Australia Expertise at the right place and the right time is critical to a viable international education programme. With the upswing of international student enrolments and the...
Disputes about academic misconduct decisions
De Marco L1, Major K1 1Commonwealth Ombudsman, Canberra, Australia Contract cheating. Plagiarism. Collusion. Fabrication. Recycling work. Exam cheating. Use of generative AI. Education providers have their work cut out for them when it comes to educating students...
All Cultures Weave Artwork initiative
Brooker C1, Shaw G1, Gibson M1, Taylor J1 1The University Of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia As a dedicated and experienced Project Officer in the field of Higher Education, Melanie Gibson has been making significant contributions to the student experience landscape...
Comparison of Career Aspirations and Values among International and Australian Students
Sicurella C1, Boyd-Gerny J2 1Queen’s College, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia, 2Holmsglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne, Australia Employment opportunities are important selection criteria for international students when choosing their destination. For Australian...
A personalised and autonomous approach to meet international students’ English language proficiency needs in Australian
Kim M1 1University of New South Wales, The University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia Multilingual international students now make up a large proportion of the total student cohort in Australian universities. Such high-level study in English poses challenges for...
Connecting international students to their campus, city, and community in a FUNtastic way
Sereni A1 1The University Of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Orientation and transition programs for internationals students coming to Australia are key to fostering a supportive and empowering environment conducive to their academic achievement, career success, and...