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The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

As policies and trends shift, UK higher ed stands at a crossroads - so what are universities doing about it? Read the insights from our London event.

Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump

Introducing and explaining the UK's 2026 international education strategy and the significance of a strategic pivot to TNE.

Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

Mastering Student Communication Strategies was the central question explored in our latest virtual masterclass hosted by Megan...

How is Post-Study Work Changing?

Post-study work visas are changing in the U.S., UK and Australia. See what these changes are and what their impact is likely to be.

APAIE 2026 and the Rise of Asia as a Study Destination

APAIE 2026 was the biggest one yet, and chats from the conference floor explain why. Read our APAIE insights on international higher...

How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

A new US travel ban has put a hold on all visas for 39 countries. See how this affects international students - and where some...

How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

New data explores the awareness and use intentions of different audiences following the announcement that the UK will rejoin Erasmus.

The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?

New data explores the awareness and use intentions of different audiences following the announcement that the UK will rejoin Erasmus.

Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

Introducing and explaining the UK's 2026 international education strategy and the significance of a strategic pivot to TNE.

2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

Discover key higher education conferences in 2026 to stay ahead in recruitment, marketing, and academic innovation. Plan your year...

Top 7 Social Media Updates for Higher Ed As 2026 Begins

Looking to build a 2026 social media strategy for your university? See the biggest changes to social media in 2025 and what they mean...

The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026

Explore the international education in the Nordics, highlighting recent search trends and student perceptions.

Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

Five of the most important datapoints we've seen in global higher education during 2025 and what they might mean for international...

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The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

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On 16 April, Keystone Education Group brought together a room of higher education professionals at the University of Westminster to talk honestly...

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The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump

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03.26.2026

Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump

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Mark Bennett

Search and survey data helps illuminate how prospective international students regard study in the U.S. after a year of...

Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

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03.25.2026

Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

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Teo de la Rosa

What does it actually take to communicate effectively with today’s prospective students across borders, time zones, and...

International Student Recruitment International Education News and Insight

03.19.2026

How is Post-Study Work Changing?

9 min read

Jack Surtees

In recent months, the U.S., UK, and Australia have all announced upcoming changes - or potential changes - to their...

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03.06.2026

APAIE 2026 and the Rise of Asia as a Study Destination

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Ines Veiga Pena

Held in the vibrant city of Hong Kong over four days in February, this year’s Asia-Pacific Association for...

International Student Recruitment International Education

03.02.2026

How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

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Ines Veiga Pena

Recently, the United States government has put an indefinite hold on any immigrant visa approvals for nationals of 75...

International Education Market Insights Insights

02.22.2026

How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

4 min read

Jack Surtees

Asian study destinations are positioned to benefit as international education expands further beyond the ‘Big 4’. But...

The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?

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02.09.2026

The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?

3 min read

Jack Surtees

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus program, but which prospective audiences are aware of this and who is most willing to...

Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

International Education Market Insights Insights Opinion Key Notes

02.06.2026

Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

12 min read

Mark Bennett

The UK's new 2026 international education strategy appears to prioritise off-shore transnational education (TNE) over...

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12.19.2025

2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

16 min read

Keystone Education Group

Higher education conferences remain essential hubs for connection, insight, and innovation, and 2026 is already shaping...

Top 7 Social Media Updates for Higher Ed As 2026 Begins

Social Media for Higher Education

12.18.2025

Top 7 Social Media Updates for Higher Ed As 2026 Begins

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Ines Veiga Pena

2025 was a transformative year for social media, with a few changes big enough to make permanently alter the landscape....

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12.17.2025

The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026

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Jack Surtees

With global higher education in flux during 2025, our data reveals growth in international interest across a range of...

Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

International Education Market Insights Insights Opinion

12.17.2025

Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

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Mark Bennett

What can the higher education data and insight we've explored and discussed in 2025 do to guide us in preparing...

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The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

Higher Education News

Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump

Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

How is Post-Study Work Changing?

APAIE 2026 and the Rise of Asia as a Study Destination

How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?

Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

Top 7 Social Media Updates for Higher Ed As 2026 Begins

The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026

Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

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