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A chance to explore education possibilities in Western Australia

Parul Sharma

An education exhibition opens in the Capital this coming Tuesday

Seven representatives from prominent Western Australian institutions to participate in the event
Nobel Laureate in Medicine Prof. Barry Marshall will be the guest of honour

NEW DELHI: Perth Education City (PEC) along with Western Australian Trade Office in Mumbai is organising its annual Western Australian Education Exhibition in seven Indian cities -- Delhi, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune and Rajkot.

The exhibition will come to the Capital on February 12. To be mounted at Hotel Intercontinental in Nehru Place, it will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is the second successive year that PEC is organising the event which will continue in the country up to February 13.

Various universities

Seven representatives from prominent Western Australian institutions like Curtin University of Technology, Curtin International College, Edith Cowan University, Education and Training International, Murdoch University, Perth Institute of Business and Technology, and University of Western Australia will be participating in this year’s event.

Research is integral part

One of the major highlights will be the presence of “There are extensive opportunities for education research linkages and establishment of twinning education to encourage Indian students to study in Western Australia. More than 50,000 Indian students chose to further their studies in Australia last year and there are many opportunities for them to do so at Perth’s outstanding universities and colleges,” says Mike Ryan, Executive Director of Perth Education City.

“Research is an integral part of the success of the Western Australian universities. It has been a producer of high-quality research for many years and continues to expand its research partnerships around the globe. A city of just 1.6 million people, Perth is a focal point for innovation, scientific breakthroughs and is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology,” he adds.

The Western Australian education system is known for its “flexible pathways” to higher education programmes.

“Perth institutions offer a variety of fully integrated pathways to university. There are both government and non-government providers with established university linkages, offering direct entry into undergraduate and post-graduate degree courses through their customised programmes. Pathway colleges have an excellent support network and assist students with their university applications at every step of the way,” said a press release from the organisers.

‘Endless opportunities’

“The career opportunities awaiting graduates of Western Australian institutions are endless. The State’s booming economy has created an unprecedented demand for highly skilled staff, thus creating many opportunities for work experience, part-time and full-time work,” it added.

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