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What Makes Spain Attractive to International Students? Insights from our Madrid Event

Get the insights from our latest event in Madrid, exploring Spain's popularity with international students and how universities can better meet their needs.

The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.

Explore the shifting landscape of international student recruitment in the USA, as competition grows and new opportunities arise for...

Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

Read the inspiring stories of the 10 individuals and institutions honored at the 2026 Keystone Awards for their contributions to...

UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?

The UK will reduce the Graduate Route post-study work visa from 24 to 18 months starting January 2027. Find out how this new policy...

How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

New polling has shown a decline in international student interest in studying in the USA in the days following Trump's re-election,...

What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education

Unpack the contrasting higher education policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, focusing on student loans, international students,...

Inspiring Inclusion: A Key Driver for Sustainable Growth in Higher Ed

#InspireInclusion on International Women's Day. Learn why diversity matters in higher ed leadership. #IWD

The Best Higher Ed Podcasts You Should Follow in 2026

Stay informed on policy, student enrollment strategies and more with the ultimate list of the best higher education podcasts for 2026.

International Women’s Day #InspireInclusion - Recognizing Rachel Fletcher

#InspireInclusion on International Women's Day. Be inspired by Rachel Fletcher, CEO of UniQuest #IWD2024 #WomenInLeadership

The Biggest Stories From Higher Ed in 2023

Discover the biggest higher education stories in 2023. From proposed restrictions on English-taught programs to new tuition fees,...

6 Trends in Student Recruitment

We discussed several trends in student recruitment in our webinar “Student Recruitment Megatrends,” which is part of a three-part...

Why do more students want flexibility in their studies?

Students demand choice in their style of learning, want institutions to recognize part-time and distance learning as an important &...

What Does Brexit Mean for European Higher Education?

Brexit will have a pervasive impact on society in the UK and the EU. Here’s a closer look at possible changes the higher education...

The State of Higher Education

As we face 2021, the state of higher education is still developing and changing. Here’s where we’re at right now.

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The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.

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Is the USA still the destination every international student aspires to? On paper, yes – it remains the biggest study destination in the world. But...

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Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

International News International Education Keystone Events

07.09.2026

Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

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Ines Veiga Pena

Every year, the Keystone Awards recognise both the students and institutions that have driven higher education forward,...

UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?

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10.15.2025

UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?

5 min read

Mark Bennett

First announced in the May white paper, the reduction of the UK’s Graduate Route post-study-work-visa from 24 to 18...

How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

International News International Student Recruitment Insights

11.08.2024

How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

4 min read

Mark Bennett

The result of this week’s US election is undoubtedly significant and international education will see some of the most...

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What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education

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11.04.2024

What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education

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Thaís Roberto

The upcoming US presidential election has put a spotlight on the contrasts between Democratic and Republican discourse....

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International News Leadership Podcast

03.12.2024

Inspiring Inclusion: A Key Driver for Sustainable Growth in Higher Ed

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Thaís Roberto

The celebration of International Women’s Day offers the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the state of female...

The Best Higher Ed Podcasts You Should Follow in 2026

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03.11.2024

The Best Higher Ed Podcasts You Should Follow in 2026

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Ines Veiga Pena

Updated on: 12 December, 2025 In the complex and dynamic landscape of higher education, staying informed and engaged is...

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International News Leadership Podcast

03.08.2024

International Women’s Day #InspireInclusion - Recognizing Rachel Fletcher

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Rama Eriksson

International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8th stands as a global tribute to the social, economic, cultural, and...

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12.18.2023

The Biggest Stories From Higher Ed in 2023

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Thaís Roberto

As 2023 comes to a close, the higher education industry is undergoing changes that will redefine how universities...

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04.13.2022

6 Trends in Student Recruitment

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Julia Sachs

In recent years, the way students research and communicate with prospective universities has constantly changed and...

Why do more students want flexibility in their studies?

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08.03.2021

Why do more students want flexibility in their studies?

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Benjamin Boivin

What is the one thing that most teenagers and young adults have in common in this generation? Well, today's students...

What Does Brexit Mean for European Higher Education?

International News International Student Recruitment

06.03.2021

What Does Brexit Mean for European Higher Education?

4 min read

Joanna Hughes

Brexit will have a pervasive impact on society in the UK and the EU. Higher education won’t be immune from its...

International News

02.18.2021

The State of Higher Education

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Chelsea Castonguay Stanhope

In March 2020, the world came to a screeching halt. As COVID-19 swept across the globe, universities scrambled to...

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Explore insights shaping the future of education.

What Makes Spain Attractive to International Students? Insights from our Madrid Event

Higher Education News

The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.

Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?

How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education

Inspiring Inclusion: A Key Driver for Sustainable Growth in Higher Ed

The Best Higher Ed Podcasts You Should Follow in 2026

International Women’s Day #InspireInclusion - Recognizing Rachel Fletcher

The Biggest Stories From Higher Ed in 2023

6 Trends in Student Recruitment

Why do more students want flexibility in their studies?

What Does Brexit Mean for European Higher Education?

The State of Higher Education

The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.

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