Student experience (STU EX)
This key interest area is all about international students, their expectations, needs and experiences, at all stages of the student journey.
Topics
Topics under this KIA typically cover:
- predeparture needs and good practice
- the student's voice
- student support services
- accommodation
- health and welfare
- mental health and wellbeing
- safety and security
- social inclusion
- community engagement
- academic support skills
- workplace experiences, exploitation and employability
- transition and retention
- income support for international students.
Note:
Topics in this key interest area may overlap with employability (EMP), pathways; schools (SCH) and scholarships and fellowships (S&F).
Target audience
This KIA key interest area will be of interest to:
- international student advisers/engagement staff
- health, counseling and wellbeing staff
- insurance providers
- safety and security staff
- accommodation providers
- student groups
- community organisations
- government representatives
- marketing and sales staff
- compliance staff.
11 February - Call for proposals opens
14 March - Call for proposals closes
May - Registration open
mid-June - Program released
31 July - Super early bird registration closes
12 September - Early bird registration closes
14–17 October – AIEC 2025