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Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search

International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.

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Which audiences are turning to the Asian Tigers - and why?

"Asian Tigers" (South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore) are growing in interest from international audiences. Here's how they...

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Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?

Interest in online study is up 25% amongst international student audiences during 2025. We've broken down trends for audiences and...

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Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025

International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.

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Beyond the Degree: The Skills Students Want From Their Program

Discover why today’s students prioritize skill development—especially problem-solving—over prestige in higher education. Explore key...

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Rise of the "Asian Tigers" - What's Happening in Search?

'Asian Tigers' such as South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwain and Singapore are becoming more popular with international audiences, here's...

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Higher Education News

Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search

4 min read

To what extent do prospective students use and trust information generated by AI? And is this now a part of their higher education research journey?

Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search
Which audiences are turning to the Asian Tigers - and why?

08.19.2025

Which audiences are turning to the Asian Tigers - and why?

6 min read

Jack Surtees

Recently we reported on the rise of the “Asian Tigers”. We saw that collective efforts to capitalize on global shifts...

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Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?

07.30.2025

Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?

4 min read

Mark Bennett

Interest in online study is up substantially in 2025 - are international students react to a shifting policy landscape?

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Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025

07.28.2025

Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025

5 min read

Mark Bennett

International education policy is a lot for prospective students to keep track of this year. And the resulting shifts...

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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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06.25.2025

Rise of the "Asian Tigers" - What's Happening in Search?

4 min read

Jack Surtees

Student decision making is shifting rapidly in a dynamic year for global study - and that’s reflected in the...

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