Resources
May 2025 China-Australia Joint Institutions and Joint Program Approvals
A summary of new China-Australia Joint Institutes and Joint Programs approved under the Ministry of Education Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools (CFCRS) initiative.
Developing Critical Agriculture Skills Courses in India - Final Report
Final report of the Developing Critical Agriculture Skills Courses in India project
Brazilian Research Ecosystem Factsheet
The Brazilian research ecosystem factsheet highlights the country’s research networks and opportunities for collaboration with Australian research partners.
This document outlines the provision of research funding at national and state levels, and private or sector specific research initiatives.
Joint Communique 2nd Australia-India Education and Skills Council October 2024
The second meeting of the Australia-India Education and Skills Council was held in Sydney, Australia on 24 October 2024. The Joint Communique outlines outcomes from the meeting and sets a forward agenda for the Australia-India bilateral education and skills relationship.
Australia-India Education and Skills Council 2nd Meeting - Joint Communique
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Australia-India Education and Skills Council 2nd Meeting - Joint Communique - Hindi
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Updates on China's Gaokao - National College Entrance Exam
China's National College Entrance Exam, also known as Gaokao is a set of tests taken by Year 12 students in Mainland China. The Gaokao score determines whether or not students will be able to study in their preferred university or college in China and it is also recognised by many overseas Higher Education Institutions.
A framework for developing innovative programs to enhance international student engagement
This framework outlines guiding principles that underpin the development of innovative programs to improve international student engagement.
Guide for enhancing international student engagement in work integrated learning and their employability
This guide is designed to assist practitioners and staff working for education providers and organisations who are involved in providing career and employability support services to international students.
Guide for enhancing international student engagement through teaching, learning and language
This guide is designed to assist teachers, English language instructors, academic skills advisors and staff working for education providers and organisations who are involved in supporting international student engagement through teaching, learning and language.
Guide for enhancing international students’ mental health and wellbeing
This guide is designed to assist education institutions to support international students’ mental health and wellbeing and help keep students safe
Guide for international students’ intercultural and community engagement
This guide is designed to assist practitioners and staff working for education providers and other organisations who work to support international students with their intercultural and community engagement.
Guide for supporting international students with accommodation
This guide is designed to assist practitioners and staff working for education providers and organisations that are involved in supporting international students to understand the accommodation market, secure appropriate accommodation and be aware of their rights while renting in Australia.
Guide for supporting international students with crisis navigation
This guide is designed to assist practitioners and staff working for education providers and organisations who are involved in supporting international students through a crisis or critical incident.
Patriotic Education Law of China
In October 2023, China's National People's Congress passed the Patriotic Education Law, which took effect on 1 January 2024. While named the Patriotic Education Law, the law primarily focuses not on formal education but rather on instilling patriotic education into various aspects of daily life, spanning from the classroom to the workplace.
MOU with Vietnam - Ministry of Education and Training - signed 5 March 2024
Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of education.
MOU with Malaysia - Ministry of Higher Education - signed 4 March 2024
Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of higher education, technical vocational education and training (TVET) and research.
Note on India’s Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration Phase III
At the 6 November meeting of the Australia India Education and Skills Council, the Indian Minister of Education announced dedicated funding as part of India’s Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) for joint Australia-India research projects. India’s Ministry of Education is currently Calling for Proposals for this funding. Proposals must be submitted online through the SPARC website. The Call for Proposals will close on 15 February 2024.
Changes to China's continuing education
In 2022, China initiated reform of its continuing education sector intended to align it with the evolving needs of the workforce, as well as strengthening the regulatory framework and supervision of the sector. However, while digital transformation is high on the agenda, programs that are delivered entirely online may not be able to continue going forward.
Returned graduates eligible for special civil service recruitment pathway
In recent years, some Chinese provincial-level governments including Beijing and Shanghai have announced that Chinese students who have recently graduated from overseas higher education institutions are eligible for civil service positions through a provincial Selected and Assigned Graduates pathway. Previously this pathway was open only to graduates from Chinese universities.
A Partnership for the Future: Australia’s Education Strategy for India
Discover Australia’s vision for enhancing our education partnership with India.
