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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...

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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...

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Why US Schools Should Be Recruiting International Student Athletes

Fewer US Gen Z students are participating in extracurricular sports in high school. However, this is also an excellent opportunity for...

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Do You Know Where To Find Your Next Student Target Market?

In an age when your message can be heard instantly by almost anyone in the world – but is just as likely to be missed in the noise –...

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Why Higher Ed Needs to Better Prioritize Wellness

New studies are suggesting that modern students are facing increased stress and mental pressure, as the incidence of reported mental...

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4 Study Modes to Watch in 2019 (and Beyond!)

Gone are the days where university students had only two potential study-mode options – part-time or full-time. The advent of digital...

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Why You Need to Upgrade Your Marketing in 2019

Generation Z is now entering higher education, so the time is right for higher education marketing professionals to upskill and adapt...

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2018 in Review: What’s New for Higher Ed?

Find out why students in rural areas offer new opportunities for educators, discover what "martech" is, and why Africa is one of the...

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What Do European Students Want?

Last month, our team attended the ICEF Berlin Workshop, where the wants and needs of international students were a major topic of...

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Increase Your International Appeal – Destination Marketing for Higher Education

International students have a huge decision to make when picking a university, and that decision will depend upon the destination as...

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Have You Capitalized on Your Country’s Academic Appeal?

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) recently announced data on the share of international students...

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Everything You Need to Know About Canadian Higher Education

The Government of Canada's International Education Strategy had a plan to welcome 450,000 international students by 2022. But, by the...

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How Do Higher Ed Marketers Connect in an Age of Disruption?

Disruption poses exciting opportunities for higher education and for university and school marketers, these opportunities come with a...

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The Rise of the Summer School

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For years, our culture has treated summer school as a place for slackers to catch up or for nerds to race ahead. But now, emerging generations of...

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03.18.2019

Asia Pacific: the emerging leader in international higher education

4 min read

G. John Cole

Universities in the Asia-Pacific are experiencing significant enrollment increases, with more international students...

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Why US Schools Should Be Recruiting International Student Athletes

03.05.2019

Why US Schools Should Be Recruiting International Student Athletes

3 min read

G. John Cole

Fewer US Gen Z students are participating in extracurricular sports in high school. Participation in baseball,...

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02.27.2019

Do You Know Where To Find Your Next Student Target Market?

4 min read

G. John Cole

In an age when your message can be heard instantly by almost anyone in the world – but is just as likely to be missed...

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02.19.2019

Why Higher Ed Needs to Better Prioritize Wellness

4 min read

G. John Cole

New studies are suggesting that modern students are facing increased stress and mental pressure, as the incidence of...

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01.17.2019

4 Study Modes to Watch in 2019 (and Beyond!)

5 min read

G. John Cole

Gone are the days where university students had only two potential study mode options – part-time or full-time....

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Why You Need to Upgrade Your Marketing in 2019

01.16.2019

Why You Need to Upgrade Your Marketing in 2019

4 min read

G. John Cole

It is time to throw out the marketing rulebook - Generation Z is now entering college. While the youngest members of...

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2018 in Review: What’s New for Higher Ed?

12.14.2018

2018 in Review: What’s New for Higher Ed?

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G. John Cole

2018 was a busy year for the higher education sector. And, as the year draws to a close, a review of some of the most...

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What Do European Students Want?

12.13.2018

What Do European Students Want?

5 min read

Joanna Hughes

Last month, our team attended the ICEF Berlin Workshop, where the wants and needs of international students were a...

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Increase Your International Appeal – Destination Marketing for Higher Education

11.23.2018

Increase Your International Appeal – Destination Marketing for Higher Education

3 min read

G. John Cole

You have a great school. You have smart, driven students and engaging professors. But is your institution a wonderful...

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Have You Capitalized on Your Country’s Academic Appeal?

11.22.2018

Have You Capitalized on Your Country’s Academic Appeal?

5 min read

Joanna Hughes

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) recently announced data on the share of international...

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Everything You Need to Know About Canadian Higher Education

10.31.2018

Everything You Need to Know About Canadian Higher Education

6 min read

G. John Cole

The ICEF Workshop, one of the world’s “leading international education focused networking forums,” returns to Berlin...

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10.23.2018

How Do Higher Ed Marketers Connect in an Age of Disruption?

3 min read

G. John Cole

The American Marketing Association’s 2018 Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education will take place in Orlando,...

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