Melbourne releases guidelines to support international student talent under new strategy

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Melbourne has released a new framework for international students to recognise the role of international education sector in Melbourne’s economic development. It plans to facilitate foreign investment by leveraging diaspora and alumni communities, including international students in Melbourne. According to the framework, it plans on nurturing international student talent, entrepreneurship and leadership skills as well as improving pathways to employment and establishing life-long relationships with graduates and alumni.

The city has yet to provide details of what this entails. Earlier this year, Melbourne ran an Open Innovation Competition among innovators and entrepreneurs focused on creating an inclusive city for students and alumni. All the winners were international student alumni and their solutions focused on employment for international students.

The strategy also commits to supporting the international education sector through “advocacy, student welcomes and assisting with employability”, as well as facilitating more student exchanges. Home to around 170,000 international students, the campaign will focus on promoting Melbourne as one of the most multicultural city in the world. This is being done to attract more tourists, students and investors.