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Download Brisbane's only comprehensive international student guide
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Download Brisbane's only comprehensive international student guide
| posted 23 Jan 2012 |
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UQ International Students Start Careers in Tourism
Two international student graduates from The University of Queensland’s School of Tourism have attained key positions in the Marriott Hotel Brisbane Graduate Management Program. The 18-month program builds practical skills in hotel operations learnt through rotations in different departments of the hotel.
| posted 16 Jan 2012 |
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Brisbane Welcomes International Students 2012
Don't miss Brisbane Welcomes International Students on Saturday 03 March, 2012 right in the heart of town at King George Square.
| posted 13 Jan 2012 |
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CHRYSALIS 2011
International Education Services and The University of Queensland's Emmanuel College hosted CHRYSALIS for the second year in December 2011. Students from around Queensland and the Asia Pacific came together in Brisbane for a fun filled week of educational and social activities aimed at developing their leadership skills.
| posted 13 Jan 2012 |
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Chinese UQ students in demand as translators at luxury island resort
The huge growth in Chinese tourism to Australia is proving a boon not only to the economy, but also to Chinese UQ students, who are in demand as translators at a luxury island resort off Brisbane's coast.
| posted 23 Dec 2011 |
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The Muslim Students' Guide To Brisbane
The Muslim Students’ Guide To Brisbane has been produced to help Muslim students settle into Brisbane life.
| posted 06 Dec 2011 |
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Study at Australia’s most accredited business school
The QUT Business School Online Expo will give you an opportunity to learn more about studying Business at QUT. Helpful staff and student representatives will be available through online chat to answer your questions.
| posted 22 Nov 2011 |
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Deputy Premier launches 'Study Queensland'
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Andrew Fraser launched a new industry-led peak body that will represent Queensland's international education and training sector on the world stage.
| posted 21 Nov 2011 |
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ICTE-UQ wins Premier’s Export Award
The University of Queensland's Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) has been recognised as the state's leading education and training exporter at the 2011 Premier of Queensland's Export Awards.
| posted 21 Nov 2011 |
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International students to benefit as Knight Review changes rolled out
In December 2010, the government appointed the Hon Michael Knight AO to conduct the first strategic review of the student visa program to help enhance the quality, integrity and competitiveness of the student visa program. On the 22 September the report was released, outlining 41 recommendations in regards to the Student Visa program.
The first stage of changes to the student visa program from the Knight Review recommendations came into effect on 5th November.
| posted 21 Nov 2011 |
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Students to volunteer with Conservation Volunteers Australia
The countdown has started for students participating in CHRYSALIS 2011, with less than 3 weeks to go until students from across Asia and Australia meet in Brisbane.
| posted 21 Nov 2011 |
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WiFi now available in Council Parks
By June next year the Council plans to roll-out Wi-Fi hotspots in various parks around Brisbane as well as at the Post Office Square and King George Square in the CBD and Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
| posted 21 Nov 2011 |
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UQ exchange student wins Study in Australia video competition
UQ exchange student Steven Oishi, from the University of British Columbia is the 2011 winner of the Study in Australia video competition
| posted 08 Nov 2011 |
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CHRYSALIS announces 2011 Scholarship Winners
International Education Service and The University of Queensland’s Emmanuel College are pleased to announce the winners of the international scholarships.
| posted 19 Oct 2011 |
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New Era for Vocational Education and Training
Queensland is set to play a leading role in the national vocational education and training sector to help meet the growing demand for skilled workers.
| posted 18 Oct 2011 |
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Meet the student ambassadors at the Queensland Multicultural Festival
The Queensland Multicultural Festival is on again at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane from 10am on Sunday 16 October.
| posted 12 Oct 2011 |
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Saudi Residents Share Culture at Eid Alfiter
Brisbane International Student Ambassador, Mohammed Algesayer, helps Brisbane's Saudi residents celebrate Saudi culture the end of Ramadan at Eid Alfiter
| posted 30 Sep 2011 |
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UQ international alumni honoured for exceptional leadership in Asia
A distinguished Japanese academic from the tsunami-affected region of Fukushima and a Singaporean CEO who has pioneered clean and renewable energy in South East Asia have been announced as joint winners of The University of Queensland 2011 International Alumnus of the Year award.
| posted 30 Sep 2011 |
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A Bright Future for Young Queenslanders
The State Government is asking young people what they think about current topics to help shape a bright future for Queensland.
| posted 20 Sep 2011 |
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How to learn English while studying in Brisbane
Brisbane International Student Ambassador’s from China Vivian (Yeting) Xiao and Doris (Yang) Zhang share their tips on the best ways for students to improve their English language skills while studying in Brisbane.
| posted 09 Sep 2011 |
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Chrysalites where are they now?
International Education Services and The University of Queensland's Emmanuel College are once again hosting CHRYSALIS, a summer leadership program for young people from around Australia and the globe.
| posted 30 Aug 2011 |
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Australian expert to teach conservation strategy on Asian tour
University of Queensland Professor of ecology and mathematics Hugh Possingham will this week embark on a tour of Asia to share with international scientists and decision-makers some practical tools to solve global conservation conundrums.
| posted 26 Aug 2011 |
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International students call UQ home
Graduation usually heralds the return home to family and loved ones for international students who have been studying in Australia.
| posted 26 Aug 2011 |
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Three Minute Thesis goes global
Research students from across the globe are doing just that in preparation for the Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT™).
| posted 26 Aug 2011 |
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UQ to host unique research centre to benefit Queenslanders
UQ will be the headquarters for a new world class research centre that will improve the social and economic wellbeing of Queensland communities.
| posted 26 Aug 2011 |
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Bligh seeks urgent changes to support Interntional Education
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will call for an emergency intervention by the Commonwealth to help the ailing international education sector when COAG meets this Friday.
| posted 18 Aug 2011 |
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CHRYSALIS 2011: Bursaries available for Australian students and international students resident in Australia
International Education Services and The University of Queensland’s Emmanuel College are delighted to announce that six full bursaries are available for students to attend CHRYSALIS 2011.
| posted 18 Aug 2011 |
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The World Cup party is just kicking off. Be there when it starts.
When it comes to the Socceroos the road to Brazil begins in Brisbane and you need to get in quick to ensure you’re there for kick-off. Let’s get this party started!
| posted 12 Aug 2011 |
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CHRYSALIS 2011 Key Note speaker announced
International Education Services and The University of Queensland’s Emmanuel College are pleased to announce Chief Wilton Littlechild as the key note speaker for CHRYSALIS 2011, a summer school for young people around Australia and the globe.
| posted 08 Aug 2011 |
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Lodging Your Tax Return Using E-Tax software
Being an international student in Australia for more than 6 months makes you a resident for tax purposes. Learn about lodging your tax return.
| posted 05 Aug 2011 |
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go cards for sale on the river
Go cards will soon be offered for sale on board all CityCat and CityFerry services, Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today.
| posted 04 Aug 2011 |
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$6.5 million to deliver Wi Fi on trains
| posted 29 Jul 2011 |
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Brisbane offers free WiFi
There are numerous locations throughout Brisbane where you can access free internet wireless services.
| posted 07 Jul 2011 |
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Sam Glen, Brisbane International Student Ambassador China-bound.
Griffith University student and Brisbane International Student Ambassador representing Australia, Sam Glen will spend the next 12 months studying in Shanghai and Dalian courtesy of a fully paid scholarship.
| posted 29 Jun 2011 |
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CHRYSALIS: Now open for applications
International Education Services and The University of Queensland's Emmanuel College are once again hosting CHRYSALIS, a summer leadership program for young people from around Australia and the globe.
| posted 20 Jun 2011 |
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Brisbane’s perfect weather and safety record makes it the choice for international students
A survey of over 1,000 international students studying in Brisbane has revealed the pleasant sub-tropical climate was their top reason for choosing to study in Queensland’s capital city.
| posted 16 Jun 2011 |
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Lord Mayor's Business Awards now open for sixth consecutive year
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk together with Brisbane Marketing has launched the sixth annual Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBA), Brisbane’s premier business awards program and all Brisbane businesses are invited to nominate.
| posted 07 Jun 2011 |
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Playing to win: Women break into games industry
Penny Kyburz, Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment lecturer at QUT is a trailblazer in the male-dominated gaming industry, helping design the popular XCOM and Medieval II war games during her six years at top Australian gaming companies.
| posted 31 May 2011 |
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The Overseas Students Ombudsman (OSO) is now ‘open for business’
The Overseas Students Ombudsman investigates complaints about problems that overseas students have with private education and training in Australia. The Ombudsman’s services are free, independent and impartial. Complaints about public education, which includes most universities, should be directed to state and territory ombudsmen.
| posted 06 May 2011 |
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How you can get involved in our campaign
Get involved in the Together Brisbane campaign and be in the draw to win tickets to the Brisbane Festival!
| posted 21 Apr 2011 |
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Brisbane tells the world it’s open for business
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today launched Brisbane’s new campaign that will tell the world that it is open for business after January’s devastating flood.
| posted 20 Apr 2011 |
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RTOs and Industry Partners – Productivity Partners leading by example
Successful providers are aware of the value of strong relationships with their client base, ACPET’s Michael Hall had an opportunity last week to address the Productivity Partners networking event
| posted 20 Apr 2011 |
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Fashion designer and landscape architect heading overseas on scholarships
Twenty-four year old Brisbane fashion designer Aimee Kahl received a prestigious scholarship to work in London in a ceremony held at Parliament House this week. The Governor of Queensland, Penelope Wensley, presented the award to Ms Kahl, who studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) between 2007 and 2009.
| posted 04 Apr 2011 |
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Hollywood's film school of choice opens at QUT
A world-renowned film academy, the school of choice for family members of Hollywood luminaries including Steven Spielberg, will open a new campus in June at Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
| posted 04 Apr 2011 |
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Brisbane’s International Students Promote City to the World
Brisbane’s international reputation as a vibrant and multicultural world class city is set to get a boost with the announcement of 29 new Brisbane International Student Ambassadors today.
| posted 04 Mar 2011 |
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Brisbane welcomes international students
Brisbane Marketing will host more than 3,000 international and domestic students for its annual Brisbane Welcomes International Students (BWIS) event in King George Square on Saturday 5 March.
| posted 02 Mar 2011 |
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Thank you to everyone who came to Brisbane Welcomes International Students 2011!
On Saturday March 5, Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman welcomed more than 4,000 international students along with Brisbane Bands - Spacifix, Chukale, Cheap Fakes and more. Radio Station B105 also joined us to provide additional entertainment and fun.
| posted 23 Feb 2011 |
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UQ launches iPhone application
Finding your way around The University of Queensland has never been easier, thanks to a new, student-developed iPhone application.
| posted 21 Feb 2011 |
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Former Lord Mayor welcomes students to Brisbane
Short video of the former Lord Mayor of Brisbane welcoming international students back to Brisbane: Australia's New World City
| posted 02 Feb 2011 |
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Brisbane based UQ shines at top of research rankings
In a spectacular result for University of Queensland researchers, UQ is above world standard in more fields of research than any other Australian university.
| posted 01 Feb 2011 |
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Call for Brisbane residents to open their homes to international students
Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program is calling for Brisbane residents to open their homes to international students arriving for the 2011 academic year.
| posted 01 Feb 2011 |
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Download Brisbane's only comprehensive international student guide
| posted 01 Feb 2011 |
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Brisbane Welcomes International Students 2011 website copy
| posted 24 Jan 2011 |
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Brisbane’s international student sector remains open
Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program is proactively responding to the Queensland flood recovery by working with Brisbane City Council, state government and the city’s education institutions to communicate to the world that Brisbane’s education providers are open for business and all courses will proceed as scheduled.
| posted 19 Jan 2011 |
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Brisbane tourism gets back to business
Some of Brisbane’s tourism businesses are getting back to business as quickly as possible thanks to the overwhelming outpouring of support from fellow businesses.
| posted 18 Jan 2011 |
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Offices unscathed, back to business soon
Office tenants in the Brisbane CBD have emerged largely unscathed from the devastating Queensland floods, according to a leading commercial property management firm.
| posted 17 Jan 2011 |
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Merry Christmas from Study Brisbane!
Season's Greetings from the team at Study Brisbane. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday and a wonderful start to 2011.
| posted 20 Dec 2010 |
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Invitation to sponsor Brisbane welcome event
Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program is inviting Brisbane businesses to sponsor the annual Brisbane Welcome International Students (BWIS) event, held on Saturday 5 March 2011.
| posted 01 Dec 2010 |
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CHRYSALIS - The 2010 Summer School
IES and The University of Queensland's Emmanuel College are hosting Chrysalis: the 2010 Summer School from Sunday 12th to Sunday 19th December 2010 in Brisbane.
| posted 17 Nov 2010 |
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Brisbane Marketing’s ‘Industry Support’ Announced as Queensland’s Best
Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program was announced tonight as the winner of the Outstanding Industry Support Award in the 2010 Queensland Education and Training International (QETI) Awards, held at Brisbane’s Customs House.
| posted 10 Nov 2010 |
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Brisbane welcomes China Southern Airlines
Big news for Brisbane’s international student and tourism industries
| posted 05 Nov 2010 |
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International Students Strategy for Australia released
The wellbeing of international students, the quality of their educational experience and the provision of up-to-date and accurate information are central to the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) International Students Strategy for Australia released today by Minister for Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans.
| posted 05 Nov 2010 |
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Brisbane hosts education agents from China
In a bid to attract more Chinese students to Brisbane, Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program hosted nine prominent Chinese education agents during a seven-day familiarisation program in October.
| posted 26 Oct 2010 |
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Leading Queensland education provider recognised for taking classrooms to the world
For the second year running, Griffith University tonight was announced the winner of the Education and Training category at the 21st Premier of Queensland's Export Awards.
| posted 22 Oct 2010 |
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UQ students ensuring we get the most from our buses
UQ economics students are playing an important part in making Brisbane’s buses run cleaner, greener and on time.
| posted 19 Oct 2010 |
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Brisbane’s ‘Young Business Person of the Year’ Award Goes to Owner of Voc Ed Learning Group
Michelle Weaver, Owner and Director of Voc Ed Learning Group based in Brisbane, won the ‘GHD Award for Young Business Person of the Year’ at tonight’s prestigious Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBA) Gala Dinner.
| posted 16 Oct 2010 |
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Brisbane signs new sister city deal
Brisbane and Ipswich have signed a sister-city agreement with India's sixth largest metropolis.
| posted 11 Oct 2010 |
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New scholarships give Indian students a chance to study in Queensland
NEW DELHI: A new Queensland Government scholarship program will give financially disadvantaged Indian students a chance to expand their horizons by undertaking a semester of study in Queensland.
| posted 04 Oct 2010 |
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QIBT announces its October Information Seminar
QIBT invites all prospective students to come along to attend the QIBT Information Seminar being held on 12 October...
| posted 04 Oct 2010 |
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Brisbane’s ‘Ambassadors for Life’ program targets Chinese students, tourists and business events
Brisbane Marketing, the city’s economic development agency, is the recipient of a $500,000 Australian Government TQUAL grant to attract international students, leisure visitors and conventions to the greater Brisbane region from Mainland China.
| posted 28 Sep 2010 |
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Swim safely this Summer
Surf Lifesaving Australia, Tourism Australia, and the Australian Government have identified that tourists and foreign nationals...
| posted 24 Sep 2010 |
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What is Innovation?
A View from Brisbane's Innovation Scorecard
| posted 22 Sep 2010 |
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Finalists announced for Brisbane’s premier business awards
Thirty-seven companies were named today as finalists for the 2010 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBA), now in its fifth year.
| posted 09 Sep 2010 |
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BROWNS Awarded Best English Language School in Southern Hemisphere
| posted 08 Sep 2010 |
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Brisbane's hidden gems revealed - Insider Guide for International Students
Brisbane's international students now have the scoop on Australia's new world city thanks to the inaugural Brisbane Insider Guide 2010/11 which reveals unique events, attractions, how to get around the city and other useful information that will help them explore and enjoy Brisbane's friendly and welcoming communities.
| posted 30 Aug 2010 |
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Brisbane’s hidden gems revealed for international students
Brisbane's international students now have the scoop on Australia's new world city thanks to the inaugural Brisbane Insider Guide 2010/11 which reveals unique events, attractions, how to get around the city and other useful information that will help them explore and enjoy Brisbane's friendly and welcoming communities.
| posted 30 Aug 2010 |
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Calling international students for Brisbane survey
Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program is inviting all Brisbane international students to participate in the city’s first comprehensive international student survey.
| posted 27 Aug 2010 |
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Australia launches foreign student safety campaign
Australia launched a multimedia campaign on Friday about the dangers to foreign students of "opportunistic crime", after some attacks on Indians that inflamed diplomatic tensions.
| posted 06 Aug 2010 |
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August is Fashion & Shopping Month
With everything from boutique stores, international labels, pop-up fashion shops and grand department stores to designer markets and retro vintage outlets, shopping in Brisbane only causes one issue – where to start?!
August is here to help as the dedicated ‘Shopping & Fashion’ month across the city.
| posted 29 Jul 2010 |
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Brisbane undergraduate named Student of the Year
Australian Catholic University (ACU) nursing student Helen (Yilin) Liu has been named the Higher Education Student of the Year, in the Queensland-China Education and Training Awards program for Excellence.
| posted 14 Jul 2010 |
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Brisbane Marketing Congratulates Education Award Winner
Brisbane International Student Ambassador, Helen (Yilin) Liu was today congratulated by Brisbane Marketing for winning an award in the Queensland-China Education and Training Awards program for Excellence, announced at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 event by Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin.
| posted 23 Jun 2010 |
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Play Sunshine Exchange and WIN!
Queensland is very excited to be at the Shanghai World Expo 2010, and this year we look forward to celebrating the 21st anniversary of our sister city relationship with Shanghai, China.
To help with the celebrations, Tourism Queensland is giving one lucky family from Brisbane, and one family from Shanghai, the opportunity to win a “family exchange”. The lucky winners from each city will be given the chance to immerse themselves in a unique and different culture with experiences and destinations full of fun and adventure.
| posted 23 Jun 2010 |
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Brisbane Makes A Splash For Whale Season
| posted 10 Jun 2010 |
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Powerful Imagery Tells Of The Year That Was
| posted 03 Jun 2010 |
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Multicultural Photographic Awards
Entries are now open for the 2010 Premier's Multicultural Photographic Awards to highlight Queensland's cultural diversity. Premier Anna Bligh said the awards were open to both amateur and professional photographers, old and young...
| posted 25 May 2010 |
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New Skilled Occupation List
The much awaited revised Skilled Occupation List (SOL) was released on 17 May 2010 by the Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans. The new SOL has over 181 occupations listed and reflects the government’s commitment to a labour market demand driven skilled migration program…
| posted 19 May 2010 |
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Launch event: Brisbane Insider Guide for International Students
Come along to the launch of the Brisbane Insider Guide for International Students 2010/11, receive a free copy of the guide and get to know your new home town, inside and out.
| posted 07 May 2010 |
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Trio to spruik the river city
THREE locals are among a team of international students selected to help improve Brisbane’s global standing as a premier study destination.
| posted 05 May 2010 |
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Priority search for members
The website course search function has been further improved and now prioritises Study Brisbane members in course search results...
| posted 29 Apr 2010 |
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Ministers to Ensure Quality of International Education
Education and Training Minister Geoff Wilson will tomorrow discuss with his interstate colleagues ways to guarantee international students have a positive experience in Australia.
| posted 27 Apr 2010 |
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COAG adopts a National International Student Strategy
At the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Canberra on 19-20 April, significant measures have been taken to further strengthen the regulation and quality of International Students sector.
| posted 22 Apr 2010 |
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2010 Brisbane International Student Ambassadors Announced
Twenty-nine international students were inducted today by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman as official Brisbane International Student Ambassadors for 2010, representing 21 nationalities.
| posted 14 Apr 2010 |
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Brisbane rolls out the red carpet for international students
Live music. Competitions. Information. Local wildlife. Prizes. Meeting new people. These activities and more are what’s planned for Brisbane’s new international students on Saturday 6 March.
| posted 05 Mar 2010 |
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Overseas students celebrated
The public are invited to attend a day of free live music and entertainment celebrating international students at Brisbane's Reddacliff place this Saturday.
| posted 04 Mar 2010 |
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Still a safe place to study
BRISBANE: Brisbane is set to welcome a record number of international students.
| posted 04 Mar 2010 |
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$5.1 million safeguard for international student course fees
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today announced funding of $5.1 million to further strengthen Australia’s international education industry.
| posted 22 Feb 2010 |
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Free safety seminar for Indian International students
The Queensland Police Service will be holding a free information seminar for Indian international students highlighting the support and services available through the police paying particular attentions to crime prevention.
| posted 22 Feb 2010 |
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Education MOU between Brisbane and Chongqing Strengthens Sister City Links
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed today between Brisbane and Sister City Chongqing (China) aimed to create education opportunities between the two cities.
| posted 18 Feb 2010 |
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Video promotes studying in Brisbane to Taiwan
Through a joint initiative between Brisbane Marketing and Australian Education International (AEI) Taipei, the experiences of Ms Wendy Wen of Taiwan during her time studying and living in Brisbane have been featured in a short video.
| posted 11 Feb 2010 |
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Film gives Brisbane 'the edge' over rival cities
The company behind a new promotional film aimed at encouraging international students to come to Brisbane says it was not made in response to the negative publicity surrounding attacks on Indian students in Melbourne.
| posted 08 Feb 2010 |
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Important information for students of GEOS Colleges
The GEOS English Colleges and St Marks International Colleges have closed and will no longer be teaching overseas students.
| posted 08 Feb 2010 |
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Brisbane reaches out to the world through the ‘eyes’ of international students
Brisbane reaches out to students around the world through a new promotional film titled 'A Student’s Day in Brisbane', showcasing Brisbane’s unique qualities as an international education destination.
| posted 03 Feb 2010 |
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Promotional film showcases Brisbane’s appeal to students around the world
In a bid to attract more international students to Brisbane, the city has produced a new promotional film titled, ‘‘A Student’s Day in Brisbane’.
| posted 03 Feb 2010 |
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Australia's newest student accommodation provider welcomes first intermational students in Brisbane
Prompted by strong demand for quality student accommodation in Brisbane, Australia’s newest provider of premium student accommodation, Urbanest, will officially welcome its first residents in February.
Located at South Bank, the opening of the new student community signals a significant milestone for the company, which launched in Australia in 2008.
| posted 28 Jan 2010 |
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Changes to 457 visas delivering skills Australia needs
A new report has shown that the changes the Australian government has made to the temporary skilled migration scheme are delivering the skills that the country needs.
| posted 25 Jan 2010 |
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Jobless rate at eight-month low
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has announced the latest unemployment rate figure, and the number is further evidence of the country’s increasingly healthy economy.
| posted 25 Jan 2010 |
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International student level holding up
A predicted slump in Indian students coming to Australia in not expected to put a massive dent in the forecast record number of international students heading to Brisbane this year.
| posted 14 Jan 2010 |
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Brisbane looks set to survive ups and downs
BRISBANE’s unsullied reputation as a welcoming place for international students could help it weather the current fluctuating fortunes of Australia’s $17 billion education export industry.
| posted 12 Jan 2010 |
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Student accommodation offer
Looking for student accommodation in Brisbane? Book now at Urbanest South Bank.
| posted 08 Jan 2010 |
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Brisbane jumps on board green transport revolution
| posted 21 Dec 2009 |
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Jetstar launches Melbourne - Brisbane services
| posted 15 Dec 2009 |
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Qld tops student growth
BRISBANE: A record number of overseas students is heading to Brisbane next year, bringing more than $2 billion to the local economy.
| posted 04 Dec 2009 |
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International student review interim report released
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today welcomed the release of the Baird Review interim report on the legislation that governs international education in Australia and thanked Mr Baird for his work so far.
| posted 03 Dec 2009 |
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Brisbane Marketing wins at Tourism Awards
Brisbane Marketing has celebrated success at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, taking out the top prize in the Visitor Information and Services category.
| posted 17 Nov 2009 |
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Brisbane triumphs at Tourism Awards
Brisbane has confirmed its status as a premier tourism destination with seven award wins at Friday night’s 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards.
| posted 17 Nov 2009 |
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Brisbane Marketing and Urbanest partner to enhance international student experiences
In a move to enhance international student experiences in Brisbane, Urbanest, Australia’s newest provider of student accommodation has partnered with Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program. The partnership will assist in the marketing and awareness of the City’s new world-class student residential offering, targeting the estimated 80,000 new international students in 2010.
| posted 12 Nov 2009 |
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Brisbane Marketing and Urbanest partner to enhance international student experiences
In a move to enhance international student experiences in Brisbane, Urbanest, Australia’s newest provider of student accommodation has partnered with Brisbane Marketing’s Study Brisbane program. The partnership will assist in the marketing and awareness of the City’s new world-class student residential offering, targeting the estimated 80,000 new international students in 2010.
| posted 12 Nov 2009 |
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UQ researchers receive Bill & Melinda Gates funding
Developing a portable screening device for malaria and using mobile phones to diagnose pneumonia are two UQ research projects which today received support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
| posted 02 Nov 2009 |
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WIN - Tickets to see the Brisbane Roar!
Here’s your chance to win tickets to see the Brisbane Roar, Brisbane’s premier football team and one of Australia’s most exciting football teams.
| posted 23 Oct 2009 |
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Give us your opinion of travel in Australia to win $3,000 in prizes.
| posted 19 Oct 2009 |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN TOP UNIS DO AS WELL AS AUSTRALIANS – NEW STUDY
International students in Australia’s top universities do every bit as well as their Australian counterparts, according to a comprehensive study of Group of Eight student pass rates.
| posted 19 Oct 2009 |
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Study highlights diverse, long-term benefits of international education
Universities Australia today released a commissioned study by Strategic Policy and Research in Education (SPRE) Ltd, an Australian-owned company with headquarters in Hong Kong, as a contribution to the public debate on international education and its wide benefits.
| posted 19 Oct 2009 |
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Australia tops class for student safety
Foreign students have rated Australia as the safest place in the world to study, despite recent international media coverage of attacks on Indian students in Australia.
| posted 14 Oct 2009 |
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Queensland Multicultural Festival - Sunday October 16
Be part of Queensland's largest, free, one-day community event when the Queensland Multicultural Festival brings Roma Street Parkland to life.
| posted 14 Oct 2009 |
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World's largest tensegrity bridge opens in Brisbane
The new Kurilpa Bridge in Brisbane will become the world’s largest tensegrity bridge in the world.
| posted 12 Oct 2009 |
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UQ again ranked in world's top 50 universities
The University of Queensland has advanced two places to be named 41st in the world in the UK's Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings, released today.*
| posted 09 Oct 2009 |
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The Exchange Official Opening
The Exchange will hold its official opening 'A taste of Kelvin Grove'.
| posted 07 Oct 2009 |
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Guangdong English Writing Competition
In July and August, Guangdong English Writing Competition 2009 winners and participants travelled to Queensland to attend Queensland independent schools and to experience life in Queensland.
| posted 01 Oct 2009 |
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Online guide for international students
Australian education ministers have committed to developing an online guide to studying in Australia for international students.
| posted 29 Sep 2009 |
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International Student Hotline
The Minister for Education Julia Gillard, has announced the establishment of a student hotline to help international students.
| posted 25 Sep 2009 |
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Baird Review releases issues paper
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today welcomed the release of an issues paper as part of the Baird Review of the legislation that governs international students in Australia.
| posted 23 Sep 2009 |
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New student community opens in Brisbane
New student community opens in brisbane on the back of growth in student numbers.
| posted 21 Sep 2009 |
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Government welcomes Roundtable results
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today thanked the Brisbane Mexican International Student Ambassador, Rosario Pineda Amaro and the other 30 international students who have participated in the two-day Roundtable at Parliament House and said she looks forward to their representatives accompanying her to the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) later this month.
| posted 17 Sep 2009 |
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Brisbane Student Ambassador selected for International Student Roundtable
Brisbane Student Ambassador, Rosario Pineda, was one of 31 international students who formed the International Student Roundtable held on 14 and 15 September 2009 in Canberra.
| posted 14 Sep 2009 |
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Camilo Leite of Griffith University wins Queensland International Student of the Year
Camilo Leite was awarded for his significant contribution to International Education in Brisbane at the Queensland Education and Training International Awards for Excellence, winning the award for Queensland International Student of the Year for Higher Education.
| posted 11 Sep 2009 |
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Oktoberfest Brisbane is back – 9 to 11 and 16 to 18 October
Queensland’s largest and most authentic Oktoberfest is bigger and better in 2009 with new dates of Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October and Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October, so mark them in your diary now!
| posted 09 Sep 2009 |
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Deputy Prime Minister begins India Trip
The Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today marked the first day of a trip to cement ties with India by meeting Mr Kapil Sibal, Minister for Human Resource Development, in New Delhi.
| posted 01 Sep 2009 |
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Australia’s first koala shop opens in Brisbane right in time for Save the Koala Month
Only one month old, the Save the Koala Shop is Brisbane’s best shop for beautiful, uniquely Australian gifts – and all proceeds go to saving Australia’s wild koalas and their habitat.
| posted 31 Aug 2009 |
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Calling all Latin American Students
Throughout August and September, there are many opportunities to find out about studying in Brisbane in your home countries.
Come along to one of the events and speak to qualified experts from two of Brisbane’s leading universities, Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology
| posted 21 Aug 2009 |
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New tickets for Pearl Jam in Brisbane announced
New tickets for Pearl Jam’s November 25 Brisbane concert at QSAC Stadium, with special guests Ben Harper and the Relentless7, will go on sale this Tuesday at 9am, it was announced today.
| posted 21 Aug 2009 |
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Universities Australia Action Plan for Student Safety
Universities Australia has adopted a ten point action plan for student safety from recommendations developed by the Deputy and Pro Vice-Chancellors (International) from Australian universities, as part of a meeting convened by Universities Australia in Canberra on June 4 and 5.
| posted 21 Aug 2009 |
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Bruce Baird to head up international students review
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today announced that former Federal Member for Cook, The Hon Bruce Baird, will head up a review into international education in Australia.
| posted 18 Aug 2009 |
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Wimbledon finalist to headline Brisbane
In a major coup former No.1 and current No.5, Andy Roddick, is first star signing for the Brisbane International 2010.
| posted 07 Aug 2009 |
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Study Brisbane supports the Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference and Futures Fair
Study Brisbane hosted the delegate hub at AMUNC, and also participated in the Futures Fair, part of the closing ceremony of the Conference.
| posted 23 Jul 2009 |
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Young Chinese Visitors Meet Australia's PM
A lucky group of students from the Guangdong Province in China had a memorable start to their stay in the Sunshine State
when they met the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd by chance in Brisbane.
| posted 23 Jul 2009 |
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Brisbane Student Ambassadors Announced
Twenty-one international students have been appointed as official Brisbane Student Ambassadors at the inaugural induction ceremony, held at Brisbane City Hall on Wednesday 15 July.
| posted 16 Jul 2009 |
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Brisbane’s Visitor Information Centre puts best foot forward for free
The Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in the Queen Street Mall is starting free guided walks around Brisbane’s CBD every weekday at 12pm from Tuesday 30 June.
| posted 30 Jun 2009 |
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International students help promote Brisbane to the world
Brisbane Marketing has launched the inaugural Brisbane Student Ambassador Program, targeting the City’s 51,000 plus international students. 25 students will be nominated to represent the City in a drive to promote the international student market.
| posted 30 Jun 2009 |
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