Swinburne welcomes international students return plan

In summary
- Swinburne has welcomed the announcement that Victoria’s plan to return international students has now been finalised
- The plan will see up to 120 students arriving each week by Christmas
- Vice-Chancellor Professor Pascale Quester welcomes current and prospective international students currently overseas with open arms
Swinburne University of Technology has welcomed the announcement that Victoria’s plan to return international students has now been finalised.
The plan will see up to 120 students arriving each week by Christmas, with that number set to increase as COVID-19 restrictions start to ease.
“This plan, which Swinburne strongly supports, sends an important message to our current and prospective international students currently overseas that Victoria is ready to welcome them with open arms,” Professor Pascale Quester, Vice-Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology said today.
“We are delighted, now that the plan is finalised and with the Federal Government for final approval, to be able to send a strong signal to our students that we are looking forward to having them back onto our campuses where they have been sorely missed since the beginning of the pandemic.
“Universities, including Swinburne, have committed to making significant contributions to the quarantine costs for international students returning to Victoria, who contribute so much to the vibrancy and diversity of the state.
“Swinburne will continue to offer a suite of support measures to international students who remain in their home countries until such as time as they can return to Australia.
“We welcome the additional support that the Victorian Government has provided through the International Student Resilience Fund, which supplements the significant resources our university community has provided to our international students to date,” Professor Quester said.
-
Media Enquiries
Related articles
-
- Engineering
- University
Constructing futures with France: Swinburne’s international engineering collaboration
Swinburne’s new partnership with École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, and Bouygues Construction Australia will establish education and industry links between Australia and France.
Thursday 23 March 2023 -
- University
Swinburne celebrates International Women’s Day
Swinburne’s International Women’s Day 2023 Forum has highlighted the changemakers and innovators we have right here at Swinburne.
Wednesday 08 March 2023 -
- Technology
- University
- Aviation
Swinburne empowers first aerospace Founder in Residence to soar at Avalon International Air Show
Taking on Avalon International Air Show with innovative aerospace is Swinburne’s first Founder in Residence Rachael Barritt.
Wednesday 01 March 2023 -
- University
Professor Alan Duffy to lead flagship initiatives at Swinburne
Director of Swinburne’s Space Technology and Industry Institute, Professor Alan Duffy, has been appointed to the newly created role of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Flagship Initiatives at Swinburne.
Monday 27 February 2023 -
- Sustainability
- University
$5.2M green energy research hub coming to Swinburne
The Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub is Australia's new research-driven hub focused on energy and sustainability.
Thursday 16 February 2023