1. Education diasporas: reflections on the role of the Commonwealth in the development of the international education industry Richard Bedford Population Studies Centre University of Waikato

2. Themes Haas Dellal’s challenge An established Commonwealth agenda Dimensions of an education diaspora A shifting and complex landscape Questions from Indian postgraduates

4. Questions Is the competition for international students from Asia necessarily working in the interests of Asian societies and their economies? Is the offer of opportunities to transition from a study permit to residence a positive development as far as international students are concerned?