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Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

New search data for India suggests international audiences may be increasingly interested in alternative destinations, including those...

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Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

Read, listen and watch the conversations that shaped higher education in the first half of 2026 - policy changes, student...

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Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

Read the inspiring stories of the 10 individuals and institutions honored at the 2026 Keystone Awards for their contributions to...

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Where are students looking to go (and why) in 2026?

Find out where prospective international students are looking to study now, and how trust, appeal and practicality are driving student...

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Global by Design: A Conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw on the Future of International Education

A conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA, as she talks about her own path through international...

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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...

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

Explore the changes in the popularity of U.S. international education amid policy changes, shifting perceptions, and their potential...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

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

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The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics

5 min read

What does it actually take to recruit domestic students in a market shaped by a demographic cliff, shrinking international pipelines, and prospective...

The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics
Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

07.29.2026

Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

4 min read

Mark Bennett

Prospective international students aren't just turning away from the Big 4 or seeking out study opportunities in...

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Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

07.23.2026

Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

7 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

So far, 2026 has been a flurry of policy disruption, political moves and changing student behaviors. Travel bans and...

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Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

07.09.2026

Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

7 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

Every year, the Keystone Awards recognise both the students and institutions that have driven higher education forward,...

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Where are students looking to go (and why) in 2026?

06.30.2026

Where are students looking to go (and why) in 2026?

6 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

From how students perceive different destinations on visa entry requirements, to how much they’re using AI to find...

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Global by Design: A Conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw on the Future of International Education

05.25.2026

Global by Design: A Conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw on the Future of International Education

4 min read

Keystone Education Group

In the latest episode of Higher Ed Chats, Keystone Education Group sat down with Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and...

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

04.23.2026

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

4 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

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

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

03.26.2026

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

8 min read

Mark Bennett

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

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Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

03.25.2026

Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

6 min read

Teo de la Rosa

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

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How is Post-Study Work Changing?

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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APAIE 2026 Hong Kong International Higher Education Conference

03.06.2026

APAIE 2026 and the Rise of Asia as a Study Destination

5 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

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

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United States international student

03.02.2026

How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

5 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

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

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How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

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...

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