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The first 8 seconds – capturing the attention of Gen Z students

Generation Z has an increasingly shorter attention span. How can universities effectively market their courses in such a short time...

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Clearing: How to fill empty seats in your classrooms

With university clearing is upon us - we take a look at the clearing process and what universities can do to make it smoother for...

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The impact of new international tuition fees in Norway and Finland

Non-EU students in Norway and Finland will face new tuition fees, impacting higher education and accessibility. The decision raises...

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Improving Accessibility in Higher Education

While there is a growing awareness of the importance of accessibility in education, some colleges still fail to provide a fully...

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How Direct Admissions Can Impact Higher Education Enrollments

The traditional college application process has long been a barrier to education. We look at the increasingly popular direct admission...

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Ways to Reduce Summer Melt

Each year, 20%-30% of high school students who intend to go to college fail to follow through with their enrollment. We look at how...

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Why is Canada Growing in Popularity as a Study Destination?

Canada has experienced a steady increase in the number of study permits being issued yearly, with an all-time high of 807,750...

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Ways to Help Students Overcome Barriers to Studying Abroad

Consider these five concerns students have to study abroad and incorporate them into your communications strategy to boost your...

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5 Technology Trends to Look Out for in Higher Ed in 2023

With constant advances in higher ed technology, and as Gen Alpha students who have grown up in a digital world enter college, we look...

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How to Use Instant Chat to Boost Enrollment Conversions

Tips on how universities can use live chat and instant messaging to secure student conversions.

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The Impact of TikTok Bans on U.S. Universities

TikTok has been banned by several colleges and universities in the U.S - but why? And what has the reaction been from students and...

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Ways to Attract Generation Alpha to Your Institutions

Generation Alpha will follow Gen Zers to college and university. Here are some ways institutions can create more targeted student...

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10 Ways to Address AI Tools at Colleges and Universities 

ChatGPT has sparked debate over how artificial intelligence software can be used by students when completing assignments. We look at...

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Higher Education News

The first 8 seconds – capturing the attention of Gen Z students

4 min read

Generation Z represents the newest wave of university applicants. They are tech-savvy, hyper-connected, and considered the first generation of...

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08.17.2023

Clearing: How to fill empty seats in your classrooms

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

University clearing is the process in which students secure a place at a university or college if they haven’t received...

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University of Aalto, Finland

07.13.2023

The impact of new international tuition fees in Norway and Finland

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Non-EU students will have to pay tuition fees in Norway from Autumn 2023 following months of debate, with international...

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06.12.2023

Improving Accessibility in Higher Education

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Just under 20% of undergraduate students have some form of disability, according to the U.S. National Center for...

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06.06.2023

How Direct Admissions Can Impact Higher Education Enrollments

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

The traditional college application process has long been many students’ barriers to higher education.

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05.08.2023

Ways to Reduce Summer Melt

5 min read

Thaís Roberto

Every year, 20% to 30% of high school students who intend to go to college fail to follow through with their enrollment.

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Ways to Help Students Overcome Barriers to Studying Abroad

04.17.2023

Ways to Help Students Overcome Barriers to Studying Abroad

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Fran Fitzsimmons

Studying abroad can be a daunting and overwhelming process, and prospective students will understandably have concerns...

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5 Technology Trends to Look Out for in Higher Ed in 2023

04.11.2023

5 Technology Trends to Look Out for in Higher Ed in 2023

5 min read

Thaís Roberto

Technology advancements have been revolutionizing universities faster than ever in the past few years. As new...

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03.13.2023

How to Use Instant Chat to Boost Enrollment Conversions

3 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

Using instant chat to communicate with potential students can help boost enrollment conversions by providing a more...

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03.06.2023

The Impact of TikTok Bans on U.S. Universities

5 min read

Sara Anderson

US universities and public colleges are banning TikTok, with what seems like a different institution announcing a ban...

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02.28.2023

Ways to Attract Generation Alpha to Your Institutions

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Being digital natives, Generation Alpha has had an educational experience different from any generation before them.

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02.20.2023

10 Ways to Address AI Tools at Colleges and Universities 

3 min read

Sara Anderson

Universities frequently debate using artificial intelligence in the classroom - but perhaps more so recently than...

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