International students and university staff are raising concerns about the federal government’s decision to cap the number of international students at 270,000 starting next year, fearing it may jeopardize the future of Australia’s tertiary education system.

The cap, which will apply to the 2025 academic year, represents a reduction of 53,000 students compared to last year. The government claims the measure is necessary to create a “better and fairer” system for international education in Australia. However, students and university staff argue that this decision could have far-reaching consequences, including job losses and damage to Australia’s global reputation as a welcoming education destination.

An international student share his perserctives with the Wire’s Vanessa Gatica.

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A recent study found that even mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can lead to long-term brain changes in healthy middle-aged adults.

The research, part of the PREVENT Dementia study, showed that those with a history of mild TBI had detectable brain changes, including cerebral microbleeds, poorer sleep quality, and increased depressive symptoms.

While cognitive function wasn’t significantly affected, these changes could be early signs of potential neurodegenerative conditions, highlighting the importance of early intervention and preventive strategies.

Lead researcher Dr. Audrey Low speaks with The Wire’s Vanessa Gatica and emphasize the importance of recognizing TBI as a modifiable risk factor for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

They call for increased awareness and targeted interventions to mitigate the long-term impacts of even mild TBIs in the broader population.

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Immunity Group Australia was founded by Dr. Douglas Jones and Dr. Nina Markovic, two individuals united by their commitment to advancing food allergy research, diagnostics, and treatment.

Dr. Douglas Jones is a globally recognized expert on food adverse reactions. Over the past 10 years, his food allergy treatment center in the United States has successfully treated more than 2,500 patients, helping them achieve “food freedom”—the ability to live without the constant fear of allergic reactions. His work is celebrated internationally, and he brings this expertise to Immunity Group Australia with the goal of extending these life-changing treatments to more people worldwide.

Dr. Douglas Jones, an American-board certified allergist and immunologist, and the Director of Immunity Group Australia. discusses with The Wire’s Vanessa Gatica how this treatment can transform lives, offering both children and adults a new chance at living free from food allergies.

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