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Higher Ed Influencers 2020: Who to Follow

Looking for thought leaders in higher education to follow on social media? Need some inspiration? Our selection of top higher...

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Best University Social Media Accounts 2020

To share some inspiration in times of uncertainity, we share five of our favourite university social media accounts from across the...

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Getting Started: Higher Ed Webinars & Virtual Events

Many universities are moving their information sessions, student fairs and campus tours towards an online format. We share our tips to...

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Reimagining Fall Semester 2020

As coronavirus sweeps the world, universities in the northern hemisphere are preparing themselves for the new academic year semester...

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How Summer Schools Are Responding to COVID-19

How are universities adapting their summer programs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and how program directors can use this time...

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How to future proof your student recruitment against coronavirus

As coronavirus spreads, the future of international student recruitment lies in doubt. We offer solutions to help mitigate the impact...

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Optimizing the user experience for students — ways to improve your own website

Your university website is an essential marketing tool, so you must ensure it is optimized for success, especially when attracting new...

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Do hashtags still work?

The use of hashtags has been a tried and trusted component of any social media strategy for years, but do they still work? As...

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Countdown to 2020: 20 Years of Higher Education

Highlights from the past 20 years of higher education. How has the landscape changed since 2000?

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The Growth of Online Programs in Africa

Online education is experiencing rapid growth in Africa, as new online universities break down the barriers for students wanting to...

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Improving Your Student Engagement - Lead Management in Four Steps [Infographic]

In this infographic, Speed, Process, Persistence and Relevance are the four areas that are essential to effective lead management.

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Why You Need a Lead Nurturing Strategy

Small steps made towards incorporating a proactive lead nurturing strategy can make a huge impact on student recruitment outcomes.

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Rural students: the next frontier for university recruiters

Want to reach more students, or looking for new target market ideas? Over 3.4 billion people live in rural areas worldwide,...

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Higher Ed Influencers 2020: Who to Follow

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The marketing and technology world is moving at an ever-changing pace. University and college marketers need to pay close attention to the latest...

Higher Ed Influencers 2020: Who to Follow
Best University Social Media Accounts 2020

07.03.2020

Best University Social Media Accounts 2020

4 min read

Elise Hodge

If the first half of the year has reminded us of anything, it is that the nature of higher education is always...

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Getting Started: Higher Ed Webinars & Virtual Events

05.22.2020

Getting Started: Higher Ed Webinars & Virtual Events

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Elise Hodge

As a new academic year beckons, universities are working hard to ensure their admissions remain strong after an...

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Reimagining Fall Semester 2020

05.06.2020

Reimagining Fall Semester 2020

5 min read

Elise Hodge

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the world, the higher education sector has been busy making plans to...

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How Summer Schools Are Responding to COVID-19

05.04.2020

How Summer Schools Are Responding to COVID-19

4 min read

Elise Hodge

Now that the spring semester is well and truly online, universities and colleges in the northern hemisphere are looking...

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How to future proof your student recruitment against coronavirus

03.16.2020

How to future proof your student recruitment against coronavirus

10 min read

Ashlee-Maree Courtney-Eman

As Coronavirus spreads throughout the world and changes our everyday way of life, so does the face of international...

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Optimizing the user experience for students — ways to improve your own website

01.27.2020

Optimizing the user experience for students — ways to improve your own website

5 min read

Elise Hodge

While promoting your school across a variety of marketing channels is deemed more of a necessity than preference today,...

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01.08.2020

Do hashtags still work?

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Elise Hodge

It’s been over a decade since hashtags were first introduced. One of the world's most recognizable symbols first made...

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Countdown to 2020: 20 Years of Higher Education

12.23.2019

Countdown to 2020: 20 Years of Higher Education

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Ashlee-Maree Courtney-Eman

As we near a new decade, we look back at the past decade of higher education. See how the landscape of the industry has...

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12.06.2019

The Growth of Online Programs in Africa

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Elise Hodge

While the popularity of online education has been steadily increasing worldwide, some regions have been advancing more...

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10.29.2019

Improving Your Student Engagement - Lead Management in Four Steps [Infographic]

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Ashlee-Maree Courtney-Eman

When you are communicating with your potential students, there are four key factors that should drive any activity,...

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Lead Nurturing For Higher Ed Socials

10.15.2019

Why You Need a Lead Nurturing Strategy

7 min read

Joanna Hughes

Modern student recruitment can be challenging, especially if your role involves handling hundreds or thousands of...

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08.27.2019

Rural students: the next frontier for university recruiters

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G. John Cole

Universities wanting to boost international student recruitment often tend to focus on new countries or regions when...

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