“If you think education is expensive, try estimating the cost of ignorance.” —Howard Gardner

As the festive season in India is around the corner, and things are settled on the academic front, it is time for a breather for students and parents. And yes, a break is necessary to refresh and rejuvenate. So students shouldn’t feel guilty about slowing down, and parents should let them do it for a bit.

Academics will pick pace again right after the festivals are over, leaving no room for relaxation. Before you know it, deadlines for board exams and competitive tests will stress you out. But even as you indulge in the festive break, questions regarding exams, careers, and scholarships will continue baffling you.

At lurnable.com, we are right here to support you and answer all your questions. Our commitment to empowering students and parents with information regarding academics and career decisions is unwavering. Once again, we are back with the latest news and insights into exams, scholarships, universities, and careers. TOGETHER, WE CAN!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK ON LURNABLE

Agent Commission For On-Shore Switching Banned In Australia

With student poaching becoming a critical concern for the Australian international education industry, the government has implemented several decisive measures to combat it. The latest one is a ban on agent commissions for on-shore student transfers between providers. Read more

Environmental Law- The School Of Indian Legal Thought Kottayam

If you care for the environment and want to build a career while making a difference, this programme is for you. The full-time LL.M. course at the School of Indian Legal Thought Kottayam shall be of two years duration, comprising four semesters. Each semester will last 20 weeks, with classroom teaching, library work, seminars, and research. Learn more

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

PROGRAMMES

Bachelor Of Music Therapy- Capilano University 

Capilano University offers the Bachelor of Music Therapy programme, where you’ll learn from some of the top Canadian top educators. The course provides knowledge and skills to start your own music therapy practice. Students learn to use music as a transformative change agent in diverse settings. Know more

INSTITUTIONS

Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, which has been inspiring many generations of brilliant thinkers for over four centuries. A diverse campus enhances the Trinity Experience for every student, boosts their personal development, and enriches the culture of the university. Learn more

CAREERS

Become a Perfusionist: A Rewarding Career in Healthcare That Saves Lives

Perfusionists are highly skilled professionals who play a key role in open-heart surgery and other complex surgical procedures. They are responsible for operating and maintaining the heart-lung machine, which temporarily handles the patient's heart and lung function while the surgeon operates. Explore 

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Canada To Implement “Trusted Institution” Framework To Keep Pace With Competitors

Canada plans to switch to the Trusted Institution Framework to keep pace with competitors by raising the bar of international student services. The new two-tier system will ensure expedited study permits for international students with places at these trusted educational institutions in Canada. The details of the initiative are yet to be outlined.

US International Education Sector Welcomes Legislation To Retain STEM Graduates

The international education sector in the US has hailed a piece of legislation called the “Keep STEM Talent Act “. It encourages the retention of international STEM graduates in the country. However, the legislation may encounter challenges such as a possible government shutdown and political hurdles.

Scientists Urge The Canadian Government To Invest In An Ambitious Research Agenda

Top higher education and research organisations in Canada have joined forces as the Coalition for Canadian Research. The Coalition wants to press the government to invest in an ambitious research agenda. The move comes after two successive years without fresh funding and stagnant support levels for researchers in the country.

Malvern International To Shut Down Brighton School

Malvern International has decided to close its Brighton school, a smaller one than the London and Manchester branches. A voluntary measure has been taken for resource diversion as the branch was giving uncertain returns on investment. With this, the company can focus more on growing its existing branches.

No Reduction In MBBS Passing Marks To 40 Percent In India

According to the latest news, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has taken back the guidelines to lower the MBBS passing marks to 40%. The decision was reversed after considering the subject matter thoroughly after the initial move to reduce the cut-off marks in September this year.

JMI Researchers In The Stanford List Of Top 2 Percent Scientists

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has a proud moment as Stanford University’s list of the top 2 percent of scientists worldwide included 26 researchers from the institution. The 2022 statistics released by the university include two lists- the first one based on career-long data and the second focusing on performance.

New Guidelines By The Ministry of Education To Prevent Self-Harm By Students

The Ministry of Education (MoE) in India has issued new draft guidelines to schools in the country to prevent self-harm by students. The initiative called Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop (UMMEED) aims to enhance sensitivity and extend support to students, considering the growing concern about student suicides in the country.

A-Levels And T-Levels To Be Replaced In The UK

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak proposes a new qualification to replace A-levels and T-levels for school leavers in England. With this, students will have the opportunity to combine academic and vocational elements, with three major and two minor aspects. However, it will be years before the proposed qualification will be implemented in the country.

Australian Schools To Allow AI Use From 2024

All Australian schools will allow the use of Artificial intelligence including ChatGPT from 2024. The national framework guiding the use of the new technology and revised by the AI task force was unanimously approved by education ministers at a recent meeting. Details will be released in the upcoming weeks.

With this, we closed the newsletter for this week. But will definitely be back with the latest news and valuable insights in the next week’s issue. You can check daily updates and insights on lurnable.com until then.

Have a great week ahead!