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Top 7 Social Media Updates of 2025 for Higher Ed
Updated on: 18/12/2025 2025 was a transformative year for social media, with a few changes big enough to make permanently alter the landscape. While some platforms are being avoided, others are booming, and anything you see online now could be made with AI. A difficult economic climate on a global s...
International Education
The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026
With global higher education in flux during 2025, our data reveals growth in international interest across a range of less traditional study destinations. Including the Nordic countries, with rising interest in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It's been a familiar theme in our data at Keystone t...
International Education
Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026
What can the higher education data and insight we've explored and discussed in 2025 do to guide us in preparing international marketing and recruitment strategies for 2026? ‘tis the season to sit back, reflect and take stock and, if you’ll pardon the festive lyrical reference, look to the future. If...
State of Student
Recruitment Report 2025
20+ pages of insights from 40,000+ prospective international students,
from top study abroad locations, top subjects and communication
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non-regulatory
The Next Chapter of Keystone Education Group: Keystone Launches New Brand Identity
Oslo, Norway - January 26th, 2026 Keystone Education Group, the global leader in international student recruitment, unveils a new brand identity that honors two decades of growth while positioning the company for the future of education. Rooted in Trust. Ready for the Future. Keystone is stepping in...
non-regulatory
Keystone Enrolment Services launches in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, partnering with the University of Waikato
Student conversion specialists bring global expertise to address sector challenges in student recruitment and engagement. Keystone Education Group today announces the launch of its Enrolment Services division in Australia and New Zealand, alongside a new partnership with the University of Waikato – ...
non-regulatory
Keystone Sports expands placement expertise with Aspire USA merger
Oslo, Norway Keystone Sports has announced the strategic acquisition of athletic placement specialists Aspire USA. Founder Holly Cram and Aspire USA has integrated into the Keystone Sports' organization, as of September 9th. The partnership strengthens Keystone Sports' reach in helping student-athle...
non-regulatory
Keystone Education Group Launches “Beyond Abroad”
Oslo, Norway Keystone Education Group, a global leader in student recruitment, has announced the launch of Beyond Abroad. The newly formed study abroad agency unifies three of Europe’s most experienced and trusted international education organizations—Blueberry, Asia Exchange, and SONOR. Rooted in a...
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