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    The Future of Higher Ed

    How to keep the UK attractive to students

    UK higher education is perhaps under more pressure than most people are willing to admit.

    New markets to navigate. A generation of international students that most institutions still don't really know.

    An AI conversation that's 80% hype and 20% genuinely useful — but nobody's telling you which is which.

    On 16 April in London, we're changing that.

    New pressures. New opportunities. One conversation.

    Join us in London for an engaging, data-led discussion on the future of UK higher education and international recruitment.

     

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    16 April 2026

    10:00 - 2:00pm 

    University of Westminister, London

    Event Speakers

    Dr Mark Bennett

    VP of Research and Insight
    Keystone Education Group

    Jennifer Parsons

    Chief Market & Partnerships Officer, UniQuest

    Katy Davenport

    Director of Business Development, UniQuest

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    Event Schedule

    10:00am

    Arrivals, tea & coffee served.

    10:30 - 11:15am

    Keynote Presentation: Why does anyone still want to study in the UK in 2026?

     

    The headlines are gloomy - tighter visas, rising costs, restricted routes. So why is UK demand quietly defying the odds? Join us for a data-driven deep dive into who's still choosing the UK, why, and what that means for your recruitment strategy.

     

    Presented by Dr. Mark Bennett & Jennifer Parsons

    11:15am - 12:00pm

    Coffee Break and Interactive Session

     

    AI Beyond the Hype: Practical Tools for Student Recruitment 

     

    Cut through the noise. This hands-on workshop moves past buzzwords to explore where AI is genuinely transforming the student journey — and where it's falling short.

     

    Presented by Katy Davenport, Director of Business Development, UniQuest 

    12:00pm - 12:45pm

    Panel Discussion: The Future of Higher Education in the UK

     

    Is the UK's global education brand built to last — or quietly cracking? Hear candid perspectives from sector leaders on transnational growth, the shifting competitive landscape, and what comes next for UK institutions navigating an uncertain world.

     

    Moderated by Dr. Mark Bennett. Panelists to be announced.

     

    12:45pm

    Lunch & Close

    Lunch will be provided free of charge to attendees at the conclusion of the event.

     

    We look forward to seeing you there.