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Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump
Introducing and explaining the UK's 2026 international education strategy and the significance of a strategic pivot to TNE.
Higher Education News
From Ignored Enquiries to Instant Replies: How Student Expectations Are Reshaping University Communications
Prospective students are ditching email for WhatsApp, video calls, and even phone calls. New data reveals how communication...
Australia & New Zealand – Change and Opportunity
Explore the international education in Australia and New Zealand, highlighting recent policy changes, shifting trends, and student...
UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?
International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.
EAIE 2025 in Gothenburg: A Summit for Sustainability, Innovation & Collaboration
Discover why today’s students prioritize skill development—especially problem-solving—over prestige in higher education. Explore key...
Africa as a Growing Study Destination: An In-Depth Look
"Asian Tigers" (South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore) are growing in interest from international audiences. Here's how they...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Studying Abroad at Home: Could TNE become more popular in 2025?
Transnational education (TNE) could be more popular than we think with traditional international students.
Higher Education News
State of Student Recruitment UK: Opportunities in a Shifting Landscape
9 min read
In a recent Keystone webinar, experts gathered to discuss the the State of Student Recruitment in the UK in 2025. Mark Bennett, VP of Research and...
10.23.2025
From Ignored Enquiries to Instant Replies: How Student Expectations Are Reshaping University Communications
6 min read
Remember when responding to a student enquiry within 48 hours was considered excellent service? Those days are gone....
10.22.2025
Australia & New Zealand – Change and Opportunity
6 min read
International education in Australia and New Zealand has seen rather diverging approaches in recent years. The former...
10.15.2025
UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?
5 min read
First announced in the May white paper, the reduction of the UK’s Graduate Route post-study-work-visa from 24 to 18...
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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.
09.03.2025
EAIE 2025 in Gothenburg: A Summit for Sustainability, Innovation & Collaboration
9 min read
Get ready! From 9–12 September 2025, the 35th Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition will bring together over 7,300...
08.28.2025
Africa as a Growing Study Destination: An In-Depth Look
7 min read
In a recent appearance on the Keystone Higher Ed Chats Podcast, Amo Kubeyinje – Director of Graduate Admissions &...
08.28.2025
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...
08.19.2025
Which audiences are turning to the Asian Tigers - and why?
6 min read
Recently we reported on the rise of the “Asian Tigers”. We saw that collective efforts to capitalize on global shifts...
07.30.2025
Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?
4 min read
Interest in online study is up substantially in 2025 - are international students react to a shifting policy landscape?
07.28.2025
Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025
5 min read
International education policy is a lot for prospective students to keep track of this year. And the resulting shifts...
07.23.2025
Beyond the Degree: The Skills Students Want From Their Program
13 min read
The decision to pursue higher education is a pivotal one, often driven by aspirations for a brighter future. But beyond...
06.25.2025
Rise of the "Asian Tigers" - What's Happening in Search?
4 min read
Student decision making is shifting rapidly in a dynamic year for global study - and that’s reflected in the...
06.25.2025
Studying Abroad at Home: Could TNE become more popular in 2025?
4 min read
We’re used to thinking about the evolution of international education right now. Often this means shifts in audiences...
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