Australian High Commission
Colombo
‘Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013’ in Colombo – come explore a “Future Unlimited!”
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) with the support of the Australian High Commission and partners Australian Education International and Perth Education City will stage “Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013” in Colombo on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th February 2013 from 10.30 am till 6.00 pm at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Crystal Ballroom Lower.
Twenty seven Australian education providers consisting of universities, Technical and Further Education institutes and colleges will engage directly with Sri Lankan students wishing to explore further education in Australia.
Australian High Commissioner Robyn Mudie, speaking about the event said "Australia and Sri Lanka have shared an extensive bilateral relationship over many decades. Our close ties are based on a history of partnership in areas such as education, trade and investment and development cooperation, and further strengthened through people to people links and migration. Education builds strong and lasting links between our countries. The Australian government is committed to the continued expansion of this valuable element of our relationship".
Austrade Trade Commissioner, Dr Grayson Perry, noted that Austrade was proud to partner with Australian institutions to give prospective Sri Lankan students and their families an opportunity to look closely at education possibilities and options in Australia. He further noted this initiative aims to grow the educational partnership between Australia and Sri Lanka, as well as help support skills development for the Sri Lankan economy and society.
Sonya Boylan from Australia’s Department of Immigration noted the importance of education in society, with both Australia and Sri Lanka benefitting from international education experiences. The number of Sri Lankans choosing to pursue further education in Australia is on the rise, with Sri Lankan amongst the top ten countries for international students who choose to undertake higher degrees in research in Australia.
Australia combines a world class education with a multicultural environment and provides students an opportunity to learn and live in a progressive and vibrant society. Australia continues to be at the forefront of research, development and innovation across many disciplinces, from the sciences to sport.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12 recently showcased 10 per cent of Australia’s universities ranked amongst the top 100 globally.
Australia continues to rank among the most popular education destinations for Sri Lankan students. Substantial numbers of Sri Lankan graduates are now applying the skills and knowledge they acquired in Australia in fields of expertise across government, community and the private sector both at home in Sri Lanka as well as across the globe.
“Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013” will be an opportunity for participating institutions to meet with and brief students on the education opportunities in Australia, ranging from undergraduate and vocational programs to post-graduate research, masters, and doctorate programs.
The Australian Government invites students to come and explore why Australian Education offers a “Future Unlimited” and encourages them to take the opportunity of talking directly with representatives from the following institutions who will be in attendance at the exhibition at Taj Samudra Hotel.
Australian Catholic University, Australian National University, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Central Queensland University, Charles Darwin University, Charles Sturt University, Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Curtin University, Deakin University & MIBT, Edith Cowan University, Education Access Australia, Griffith University, Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Kangan Institute, Macquarie University, Monash University, Murdoch University, Pacific College of Technology, Perth Education City, Queensland University of Technology, Southern Cross University, University of New England, University of South Australia, University of Tasmania & Australian Maritime College, University of Technology Sydney & UTS: INSEARCH, University of Western Sydney & UWS College, University of Wollongong, and Victoria University.
For further information on ”Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013”, please browse: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/srilanka
ENTRANCE FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES!
Media contact: David Samuel: Australian Trade Commission, Colombo
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