PODCAST:Drum Tower
TITLE:Drum Tower picks: Foreign students are pouring back into Australia
DATE:2023-12-12 00:00:00
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MODEL:text-davinci-002-render-sha
Summary: - Foreign students are returning to Australian universities in large numbers, but there are fewer Chinese students among them. - Australian universities have seen a significant increase in international students over the past two decades, making education a significant export for the country. - Despite border closures and trade tensions with China, most universities have managed the challenges well, with foreign students returning. - Some universities have been accused of suppressing criticism of China, and there have been concerns about Chinese student spies on campuses. - As a result, universities are diversifying their sources of international students and partnerships to reduce dependency on China. - Geopolitical tensions are leading to more scrutiny of university research and collaborations, with potential restrictions on sharing sensitive research with foreigners. - The Labour government is considering legislation that could limit academic freedoms in research collaboration with foreign entities.
Key Points: - Australian universities rely on revenue from foreign students, making them vulnerable to international tensions. - Despite challenges, most universities have managed to maintain their international student numbers. - Concerns about Chinese influence on campuses have led to diversification of international student sources. - Geopolitical tensions are leading to more scrutiny of research collaborations, potentially affecting academic freedoms. - Proposed legislation may restrict research collaboration with foreign entities, raising concerns about academic freedom.
