Australian government will take measures to attract international science talent.
Hoping to boost Australia's economy by bringing in more international students and researchers, the nation's government is adopting recommendations from its International Education Advisory Council. On 27 February, the council published Australia — Educating Globally, a report that outlines a 5-year plan for reaching Australia's international-enrolment goals. The number of international students at universities and other institutions in Australia could grow by some 30% by 2020, to 520,000 students, as a result of the council's plan, the report predicts; it estimates that this would add about Aus$19 billion (US$19.5 billion) to the country's economy and provide extra support for research positions. The recommendations include streamlining visa requirements and regulations for international academics and students; encouraging international research collaborations and partnerships; and offering incentives for top academics and doctoral students to come to Australia. Michael Chaney, chairman of the advisory council, says that the government is already implementing specific strategies to increase numbers of international scientists, such as establishing high-paying contracts for research posts.
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Foreign students wanted. Nature 495, 273 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7440-273a
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