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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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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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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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Using Twitch for Student Recruitment

Discover how Twitch can revolutionize higher ed recruitment. Learn how to leverage its features, collaborate with influencers, and...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook
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

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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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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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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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Using Twitch for Student Recruitment

07.15.2024

Using Twitch for Student Recruitment

5 min read

Thaís Roberto

Twitch is the world's largest game-streaming platform, and offers unique advantages over traditional social media...

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07.02.2024

Reframing the Higher Ed Conversation from ‘Cost’ to ‘Investment’

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

The perception of higher education has shifted dramatically in recent years. Although economic mobility rates for...

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Older student of Asian origin sitting outside with a laptop. He is looking down taking notes with a pen and paper.

05.29.2024

From Degrees to Microcredentials: Higher Education Must Evolve to Embrace the Modern Economy

9 min read

Aaron Bower

America’s appetite for four-year, 120-credit bachelor’s degrees has been declining for well over a decade. In addition,...

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Creating Safe Spaces: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Ed

05.08.2024

Creating Safe Spaces: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Ed

6 min read

Thaís Roberto

While Pride Month is celebrated in June, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights is an effort that must be maintained throughout...

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