The TopUniversities.com guide to the latest higher education news from around the world, on 23 October 2012.
International medical students in Australia face internship shortage
Foreign medical students have been protesting in Sydney following uncertainty about whether they will be able to complete the medical internships they need to qualify. Around 180 international students have been unable to secure internships for next year, meaning they may have to leave without completing their training, The Australian reports.
McGill principal calls for more international students in Quebec
The principal of McGill University has called for institutions in Quebec province to focus on recruiting more international students. Heather Munroe-Blum said the region was currently ‘not winning’ in the race to secure international talent, the McGill Tribune reports.
Germany keen to attract more top students from India
The German envoy to India says his country is keen to attract more top Indian students, reports India Today. Outlining the incentives for students, Michael Steiner pointed out the lack of tuition fees, and said it was now easier for international students to stay on and find work. There are currently about 6,000 Indian students in Germany.
Think tank says French universities should be more student-centred
A new report from the Centre d’Analyse Stratégique looks at how French universities could improve their student services provision by learning from other nations, University World News reports. Following analysis of student services in the UK, Sweden, Japan and Geneva, the study says French universities should focus more on services such as counselling and careers advice, as well as improving accommodation and catering.
Korean university to launch ‘green growth’ graduate school
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) will next year launch a graduate school dedicated to the subject of environmentally friendly development. The school hopes to establish international partnerships with universities such as Harvard, The Korea Times reports.