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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 choices in 2026.
Higher Education News
Is Gen Z still on Facebook? Social media tips for university recruiters
Gen Z is now one of the most important markets for university recruiters. We check out the most popular social media platforms and...
How to make your online programs stand out
Enrollment in online programs has boomed over the last few years, with one-third of all students now taking at least one online course.
Five ways to prepare your international office for the year ahead
Quickly get ahead of the new academic year by implementing a few strategies designed to set-up your international office for success...
How to Respond to Student Leads (Infographic)
Communicating with potential students is a significant component of the student recruitment process, but one that is frequently...
Rural students: the next frontier for university recruiters
Want to reach more students, or looking for new target market ideas? Over 3.4 billion people live in rural areas worldwide,...
Why Marketing Automation Is Transforming University Student Recruitment
As Millennial and Generation Z (Gen Z) now form a large proportion of the market seeking higher education, engagement methods must...
How Universities Can Use Support Services to Attract More Students
Support services can be a useful, if not vital tool for students attending university. The need to ensure that sufficient support is...
4 Ways Leaders are Effecting Change in Higher Education Today
To prosper and excel and to serve their students, higher education institutions must stay ahead of social, political, and technical...
Six Emerging Technologies Impacting Business Schools
Technology is shaking up every sector, including both business and higher education. How can we expect to see technology showing up in...
Rethinking Access to Graduate Education
Access to graduate education isn't just about entrance scores and tuition. For some, socio-economic factors can be vital in...
The Rise of the Summer School
Summer schools are growing in popularity, we examine why universities across the world are opting to select this type of short-term...
Asia Pacific: the emerging leader in international higher education
As the 2019 APAIE Conference looms, Keystone looks at the rise of universities in the Asia Pacific. Students are flocking to study in...
Higher Education News
Why You Need a Lead Nurturing Strategy
7 min read
Modern student recruitment can be challenging, especially if your role involves handling hundreds or thousands of leads. When you receive a new...
10.03.2019
Is Gen Z still on Facebook? Social media tips for university recruiters
6 min read
Born between the mid-90s and early 2000s, Generation Z (otherwise known as "Gen Z") is currently the world's largest...
09.09.2019
How to make your online programs stand out
6 min read
Enrollment in online programs has boomed over the last few years, with one third of all students now taking at least...
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State of Student Recruitment 2025 Report
The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.
09.01.2019
How to Respond to Student Leads (Infographic)
1 min read
Communication with potential students is a frequently overlooked part of the recruitment process, despite being vital...
08.27.2019
Rural students: the next frontier for university recruiters
6 min read
Universities wanting to boost international student recruitment often tend to focus on new countries or regions when...
07.01.2019
Why Marketing Automation Is Transforming University Student Recruitment
6 min read
Ensuring strong student recruitment year after year is a challenge faced by many colleges and universities. The options...
06.10.2019
How Universities Can Use Support Services to Attract More Students
4 min read
It’s been a turbulent few years with socio-economic, politics, home-grown and international conflict occurring around...
05.27.2019
4 Ways Leaders are Effecting Change in Higher Education Today
4 min read
Education is our future: at its most basic, it develops the skills and personalities of those who will shape the world;...
05.22.2019
Six Emerging Technologies Impacting Business Schools
4 min read
Technology is shaking up every sector, including both business and higher education. How can we expect to see...
04.29.2019
Rethinking Access to Graduate Education
3 min read
Higher education has made great strides in equal access, and there are many advances to celebrate. But the harsh truth...
04.29.2019
The Rise of the Summer School
3 min read
For years, our culture has treated summer school as a place for slackers to catch up or for nerds to race ahead. But...
03.18.2019
Asia Pacific: the emerging leader in international higher education
4 min read
Universities in the Asia-Pacific are experiencing significant enrollment increases, with more international students...
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