Canadians love to travel, but they sometimes forget to take measures to protect their health while abroad. Consular officials assist thousands of Canadian travellers through our network of Canadian embassies and consulates because of illness, injury and other medical emergencies. Most of these problems can be avoided if travellers take preventive steps. Make sure you are aware of the following travel health tips before leaving Canada to enjoy a healthier and safer trip. …

A national survey in the UK has recognized Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen as providing its students with one of the best student experiences in both Scotland and the UK.

The Times Higher Education (THE) UK Student Experience Survey ranked RGU as providing the third best student experience in Scotland behind St Andrews and University of Dundee.

RGU was also ranked third equal in the UK for the quality of its facilities, …

Besides the chance to catch a (surf) break between lectures, the active and healthy lifestyle (including 150 free and low cost activities each week – and students love free stuff), the vibrant art and culture scene and the great climate (did we mention almost 300 days of sunshine a year), there are the serious study advantages.

Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus is seriously big, and a lot of the facilities are new – in fact more than 50% of the campus has been built in the last 10 years – the latest is the $38 million Griffith Business School building, …

University of Gloucestershire – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2016

The University of Gloucestershire has been shortlisted in the top 10 in the international category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2016. The Whatuni Student Rankings are based on averages taken from thousands of reviews submitted by students and published on Whatuni.com.

The rankings, now in their third year, offer prospective students an unbiased, student-led alternative to traditional university ranking systems.

25,000 students across the UK cast their opinions for the 2016 awards from across 125 universities in the UK. …

University of Newcastle – Location and Lifestyle

Situated on the sunny East Coast of Australia, Newcastle is one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities – it attracts thousands of international students, every year. It has been ranked as the 5th Most Liveable City In The World by the Lonely Planet Guide (2011). Once you’ve experienced it for yourself, you’ll understand why.

Newcastle’s international students enjoy the area’s bustling culture, without the stress of more expensive Australian cities. …

Macquarie University – 9 subjects in Top 100 (QS Rankings by subject 2016)

The QS World University Rankings by Subject highlights the world’s top universities in a range of popular subject areas, covering 42 subjects as of 2016. Published annually since 2011, the rankings are based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.

Macquarie University is rated 5 stars by QS and awarded the maximum 5 stars in all eight major categories. …

It is a great achievement for Canberra, which has only been included in the rankings for the last three years, and no doubt due to the University of Canberra’s continue rise in university rankings programs.

Canberra’s position among the Best Student Cities comes on top of other great results this year with the University of Canberra now rated in the top five percent worldwide.

The QS Best Student City ranking considers factors such as individual university rankings, …

Explore the attractions Adelaide has to offer

Nestled between the hills and the ocean, Adelaide is quickly becoming the lifestyle capital of Australia. Already celebrated for its wine and food culture, this elegant city is undergoing a rapid transformation with a burgeoning small-bar scene, world-class festivals and amazing eco-adventures.

1. Drink and Dine in Adelaide’s Laneway Bars

Stroll through Adelaide’s laneways where warehouses and shops are being transformed into bars serving everything from tapas to Serbian cuisine. …

University of Gloucestershire’s Business School – The ‘Make It’ campaign

The ‘Make It’ campaign is a new program of real-world experience within the University of Gloucestershire’s Bachelor’s courses, designed to improve the employability of their business students when they graduate.

The Dean of the Business School describes Make It as a means of: getting our students engaged with business and all the joys that gives them… …

Consider James Cook University for Dental School in Australia

Listen to one Canadian tell his story of studying at James Cook Dental School.

Ali talks about the advantages of studying dentistry in Australia for Canadian students and what it’s like to study at JCU in Cairns.

APPLY NOW!  

James Cook Dental School is still accepting applications for the February 2015 intake.  The  deadline for James Cook Medical  School and James Cook Dental School is August 29th.   …