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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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Why Students Choose Ireland: Highlights from our Dublin Event

On August 6th, we welcomed international higher ed professionals in Dublin for our first in-person event in Ireland. Read the insights...

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7 Student Recruitment Strategy Tips for Central & Eastern European Universities

With European study destinations on the rise, read the 7 ways Central & Eastern European universities can boost their student...

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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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Where are students looking to go (and why) in 2026?

Find out where prospective international students are looking to study now, and how trust, appeal and practicality are driving student...

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The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

As policies and trends shift, UK higher ed stands at a crossroads - so what are universities doing about it? Read the insights from...

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Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

Mastering Student Communication Strategies was the central question explored in our latest virtual masterclass hosted by Megan...

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How is Post-Study Work Changing?

Post-study work visas are changing in the U.S., UK and Australia. See what these changes are and what their impact is likely to be.

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How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

A new US travel ban has put a hold on all visas for 39 countries. See how this affects international students - and where some...

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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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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

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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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Why Students Choose Ireland: Highlights from our Dublin Event

08.13.2026

Why Students Choose Ireland: Highlights from our Dublin Event

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Teo de la Rosa

On August 6th, we welcomed international student recruitment professionals to University College Dublin for our first...

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The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.

 
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✅ How do students prefer to study?  
✅ How do students research, find, and apply to colleges?
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7 Student Recruitment Strategy Tips for Central & Eastern European Universities

08.04.2026

7 Student Recruitment Strategy Tips for Central & Eastern European Universities

7 min read

Audrey Fery-Forgues

International students are rethinking what "study abroad" even means. As costs climb in traditional destinations like...

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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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Where are students looking to go (and why) in 2026?

06.30.2026

Where are students looking to go (and why) in 2026?

6 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

From how students perceive different destinations on visa entry requirements, to how much they’re using AI to find...

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The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

04.23.2026

The UK Is Still an Attractive Study Destination, But for How Long?

4 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

On 16 April, Keystone Education Group brought together a room of higher education professionals at the University of...

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Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

03.25.2026

Student Communication Strategies Universities Need to Implement Now

6 min read

Teo de la Rosa

What does it actually take to communicate effectively with today’s prospective students across borders, time zones, and...

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How is Post-Study Work Changing?

03.19.2026

How is Post-Study Work Changing?

9 min read

Jack Surtees

In recent months, the U.S., UK, and Australia have all announced upcoming changes - or potential changes - to their...

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United States international student

03.02.2026

How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

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Ines Veiga Pena

Recently, the United States government has put an indefinite hold on any immigrant visa approvals for nationals of 75...

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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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