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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 recruitment strategy?
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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...
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...
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...
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...
2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar
Discover key higher education conferences in 2026 to stay ahead in recruitment, marketing, and academic innovation. Plan your year...
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...
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...
Using Twitch for Student Recruitment
Discover how Twitch can revolutionize higher ed recruitment. Learn how to leverage its features, collaborate with influencers, and...
Reframing the Higher Ed Conversation from ‘Cost’ to ‘Investment’
Reframe the conversation around higher education from 'cost' to 'investment' by highlighting the value of degrees and the importance...
From Degrees to Microcredentials: Higher Education Must Evolve to Embrace the Modern Economy
Workforce demands change too fast for Higher Ed to keep pace. Guest author Aaron Brower and podcast guest Jim Fong, both from UPCEA,...
Creating Safe Spaces: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Ed
Explore how universities can provide year-round support for LGBTQ+ students, including strategies for building inclusive communities...
Higher Education News
4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook
5 min read
Malaysia isn't trying to compete with the UK, US, Canada or Australia on reputation or prestige to attract more international students. Its approach...
09.29.2026
How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust
10 min read
In higher education, user-generated content (UGC) is content created by real members of your university’s community,...
09.22.2026
International Student Recruitment in the Middle East: What Universities Need to Know
5 min read
What is actually driving the Middle East's rise as a destination for international students, and what does it take for...
09.15.2026
How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing
12 min read
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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State of Student Recruitment 2025 Report
The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.
07.29.2026
Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might
4 min read
Prospective international students aren't just turning away from the Big 4 or seeking out study opportunities in...
07.23.2026
Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List
7 min read
So far, 2026 has been a flurry of policy disruption, political moves and changing student behaviors. Travel bans and...
12.19.2025
2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar
16 min read
Higher education conferences remain essential hubs for connection, insight, and innovation, and 2026 is already shaping...
12.15.2025
Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany
6 min read
In our recent Social Media Masterclass, we sat down with Stefanie Herta, a social media expert and former international...
03.14.2025
How to Improve the Student Journey in 2025
4 min read
A lot changed for higher education in 2024. Amidst political turmoil and immigration changes in top destinations,...
07.15.2024
Using Twitch for Student Recruitment
5 min read
Twitch is the world's largest game-streaming platform, and offers unique advantages over traditional social media...
07.02.2024
Reframing the Higher Ed Conversation from ‘Cost’ to ‘Investment’
4 min read
The perception of higher education has shifted dramatically in recent years. Although economic mobility rates for...
05.29.2024
From Degrees to Microcredentials: Higher Education Must Evolve to Embrace the Modern Economy
9 min read
America’s appetite for four-year, 120-credit bachelor’s degrees has been declining for well over a decade. In addition,...
05.08.2024
Creating Safe Spaces: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Ed
6 min read
While Pride Month is celebrated in June, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights is an effort that must be maintained throughout...
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