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How Universities Can Reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Millennials in the AI Era

Learn how universities can effectively reach Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha in the AI era by prioritizing authenticity, tailored...

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4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook

International student interest in Malaysia is rising, but what makes the country attractive to students, and wha defines its...

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How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

A complete guide on how universities can build a user-generated content strategy that students actually trust, from finding creators...

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International Student Recruitment in the Middle East: What Universities Need to Know

How can universities recruit smarter in the Middle East? Insights on trust-building, agencies, and student support from Keystone's...

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How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

Learn how to create video content that drives higher education student recruitment, from how to structure it and where to post it, to...

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The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics

In the age of the demographic cliff, learn how thriving institutions are winning at domestic student recruitment through authenticity,...

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Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

New search data for India suggests international audiences may be increasingly interested in alternative destinations, including those...

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Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

Read, listen and watch the conversations that shaped higher education in the first half of 2026 - policy changes, student...

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2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

Discover key higher education conferences in 2026 to stay ahead in recruitment, marketing, and academic innovation. Plan your year...

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Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

Learn how German universities can effectively use social media to attract international students, tailored for different academic...

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Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search

Discover how prospective students use and trust AI tools in their higher education research, revealing insights into digital behavior...

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Beyond the Degree: The Skills Students Want From Their Program

Discover how today's students prioritize skill development over traditional rankings in higher education, seeking practical...

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How to Improve the Student Journey in 2025

Discover how universities can enhance the student journey in 2025 by adapting to emerging trends, addressing financial concerns, and...

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How Universities Can Reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Millennials in the AI Era

11 min read

Adapted from our webinar "AI Through Generational Eyes: Rethinking Student Communication". Watch the full session for more, including how culture...

How Universities Can Reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Millennials in the AI Era
4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook

10.06.2026

4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook

5 min read

Teo de la Rosa

Malaysia isn't trying to compete with the UK, US, Canada or Australia on reputation or prestige to attract more...

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How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

09.29.2026

How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

10 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

In higher education, user-generated content (UGC) is content created by real members of your university’s community,...

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International Student Recruitment in the Middle East: What Universities Need to Know

09.22.2026

International Student Recruitment in the Middle East: What Universities Need to Know

5 min read

Teo de la Rosa

What is actually driving the Middle East's rise as a destination for international students, and what does it take for...

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How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

09.15.2026

How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

12 min read

Aubrey Musco

Most institutions have accepted that they need video. Far fewer have worked out what to make, where to put it, and why...

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The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics

07.30.2026

The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics

5 min read

Aubrey Musco

What does it actually take to recruit domestic students in a market shaped by a demographic cliff, shrinking...

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Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

07.29.2026

Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

4 min read

Mark Bennett

Prospective international students aren't just turning away from the Big 4 or seeking out study opportunities in...

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Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

07.23.2026

Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

7 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

So far, 2026 has been a flurry of policy disruption, political moves and changing student behaviors. Travel bans and...

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2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

12.19.2025

2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

16 min read

Keystone Education Group

Higher education conferences remain essential hubs for connection, insight, and innovation, and 2026 is already shaping...

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Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

12.15.2025

Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

6 min read

Keystone Education Group

In our recent Social Media Masterclass, we sat down with Stefanie Herta, a social media expert and former international...

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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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Beyond the Degree: The Skills Students Want From Their Program

07.23.2025

Beyond the Degree: The Skills Students Want From Their Program

13 min read

Danijela Jurjevic

The decision to pursue higher education is a pivotal one, often driven by aspirations for a brighter future. But beyond...

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How to Improve the Student Journey in 2025

03.14.2025

How to Improve the Student Journey in 2025

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

A lot changed for higher education in 2024. Amidst political turmoil and immigration changes in top destinations,...

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