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What's ahead for international higher education in 2026?

 Recorded 9th December 2025

Our panel explored the key trends that have been shaping international higher education in 2025, including:

  • What role AI is really playing in global student recruitment right now.
  • The growing shift among students toward an ROI-driven mindset, as affordability and career outcomes take center stage.

  • Changing communication habits in international recruitment, with WhatsApp and other direct-messaging tools becoming essential for student engagement.

  • The rapid rise of transnational education (TNE) and new branch campuses, as institutions expand globally to meet students where they are.

  • Evolving enrollment patterns and demographic shifts across key global markets, reshaping mobility and demand.

  • The key lessons learned from 2025 and the opportunities ahead in 2026.

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Meet the Panel

Dr Maureen Manning, Global Nexus Collective

Dr Maureen Manning

Our host

Global Nexus Collective

Dr Christopher Hill

Prof. Christopher Hill

Vice President of Global Engagement

Canadian University Dubai

Dr Jill Blondin

Dr Jill Blondin

Vice Provost for Global Initiatives

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lily Wednesday Rumsey

Lily Wednesday Rumsey

International Higher Education Consultant

International Higher Education Consultant 

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