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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.

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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 Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls

Highlights and key takeaways from Keystone's Future of Higher Education event in NYC, November 2025.

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UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?

International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.

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Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search

International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.

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Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?

Interest in online study is up 25% amongst international student audiences during 2025. We've broken down trends for audiences and...

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Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025

International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.

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Studying Abroad at Home: Could TNE become more popular in 2025?

Transnational education (TNE) could be more popular than we think with traditional international students.

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How audiences are responding to the UK immigration whitepaper

The publication of a new UK immigration white paper outlines some important changes for international student recruitment...

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International Education in the USA: The Questions We Need to Ask

Ahead of our event in Boston, we explore the impact of Trump's policies on international education in the USA and how schools can...

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International student recruitment trends: What's next for 2025?

Explore the latest trends in international student recruitment and discover what to expect in 2025. Stay ahead with insights on global...

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How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

New polling has shown a decline in international student interest in studying in the USA in the days following Trump's re-election,...

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Navigating Postgraduate Trends: January 2025 Insights

Explore the rise of January 2025 postgraduate entries, global audience trends, and key policy changes affecting international...

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Higher Education News

Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

12 min read

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

Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy
Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

12.17.2025

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

9 min read

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 Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls

11.28.2025

The Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls

8 min read

Mark Bennett

Capturing some of the topics and takeaways from Keystone's Future of Higher Education event in New York City.

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UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?

10.15.2025

UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?

5 min read

Mark Bennett

First announced in the May white paper, the reduction of the UK’s Graduate Route post-study-work-visa from 24 to 18...

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Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search

08.28.2025

Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search

4 min read

Mark Bennett

To what extent do prospective students use and trust information generated by AI? And is this now a part of their...

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Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?

07.30.2025

Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?

4 min read

Mark Bennett

Interest in online study is up substantially in 2025 - are international students react to a shifting policy landscape?

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Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025

07.28.2025

Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025

5 min read

Mark Bennett

International education policy is a lot for prospective students to keep track of this year. And the resulting shifts...

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Studying Abroad at Home: Could TNE become more popular in 2025?

06.25.2025

Studying Abroad at Home: Could TNE become more popular in 2025?

4 min read

Mark Bennett

We’re used to thinking about the evolution of international education right now. Often this means shifts in audiences...

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How audiences are responding to the UK immigration whitepaper

05.26.2025

How audiences are responding to the UK immigration whitepaper

4 min read

Mark Bennett

In an era of shifting higher education policy, the UK’s position has been relatively stable during 2025 so far –...

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International Education in the USA: The Questions We Need to Ask

03.21.2025

International Education in the USA: The Questions We Need to Ask

4 min read

Mark Bennett

Coming up with simple answers to the potential impact of Donald Trump’s policy changes on the USA as a global study...

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International student recruitment trends: What's next for 2025?

02.07.2025

International student recruitment trends: What's next for 2025?

7 min read

Mark Bennett

2024 was an almost unprecedented year for international student recruitment – and, based on January, 2025 already looks...

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How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

11.08.2024

How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

4 min read

Mark Bennett

The result of this week’s US election is undoubtedly significant and international education will see some of the most...

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Navigating Postgraduate Trends: January 2025 Insights

11.07.2024

Navigating Postgraduate Trends: January 2025 Insights

3 min read

Mark Bennett

The January intake is becoming an increasingly popular option for international students. Many universities offer this...

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