ICEF Podcast

• News & developments       - Agent survey finds growing interest in alternative destinations; many students “hedging” plans with multiple applications      - UK confirms Graduate Route will remain in place; plans “crackdown” on student visas and “rogue agents” • Main topic: The outlook for international education in the USA - live from NAFSA • Keys to the market: Mexico With Jessica Sandberg Dean...

• News & developments       - Foreign exchange: What could a stronger pound and dollar mean for international students this year?      - The art of the short: Viral video for international student recruitment • Main topic: How policy interventions are impacting student planning for study abroad • Keys to the market: the Philippines With Victoria Martin Chief Commercial and Compliance Officer GUS C...

• News & developments       - Canadian immigration minister releases official cap figures and targets for 2024      - Australia: Record-high foreign enrolment but tighter immigration settings now taking hold • Main topic: Start-ups in international education: disrupters or innovators? • Keys to the market: Sweden With Kasper Baars Co-Founder / Co-director The Discov Lydia Jones CEO and founder Hou...

• News & developments:       - Demand for study abroad in Australia, Canada, UK already affected by new international education policies      - South Korea announces results of annual evaluation of universities and colleges’ international programmes • Main topic: How Fintech innovations are making international education more inclusive • Keys to the market: Egypt With Suzanne Tyson Founder and for...

• News & developments:  What we’ve learned (so far) about Canada’s new student visa rules • Main topic: AI evolution: Artificial General Intelligence, and how it impacts international education • Keys to the market: Czech Republic With Bart Caylor President and Founder Caylor Solutions and The Higher Ed Marketer John Moravec Founder and CEO Education Futures LLC Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF...

• News & developments:  The 2023 international education trends that will extend into 2024 • Main topic: How growth and sustainable development goals can co-exist in international education • Keys to the market:  South Korea With Sarah Mines Founding Member, Director of Sustainable Growth Alethea Global Cooperative Stephen Robinson Director and Professor Champlain College, Dublin Campus Craig Rigg...

• News & developments:  The 2023 international education trends that will extend into 2024 • Main topic: The enduring appeal of study destination USA: trends, facts and figures • Keys to the market:  Punjab (India) With Mark Kopenski Consultant to the Vice President of Enrollment Rowan University, Glassboro NJ Mindi Hertzog International Trade Specialist U.S. Department of Commerce Ian Cann VP, Am...

ICEF Podcast episode format 1) News & Developments  2) Main Topic 3) Keys to the market 1) News & developments  • A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF Monitor. How is Indian student mobility changing in 2023? Dutch election result and its impact on international education 2) Main topic  • "How podcasting can help engage with prospective international...

Guest speakers: Nicole Cavanaugh Shamim Ghani Craig Riggs Host: Martijn van de Veen  

ICEF Podcast episode format 1) News & Developments  2) Main Topic 3) Keys to the market 1) News & developments  • A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF Monitor. Australia: Parliamentary report recommends diversification and expanded regulation of agents International enrolments in German higher education rise again for a new record 2) Main topic  • "Ho...

ICEF Podcast episode format 1) News & Developments  2) Main Topic 3) Keys to the market 1) News & developments  • A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF Monitor. UK student housing crunch projected to worsen through 2026 Five student research insights to keep in mind going into 2024 2) Main topic  • "The increasing appeal of Asian destinations in intern...

ICEF Podcast episode format 1) News & Developments  2) Main Topic   3) Keys to the market   1) News & developments  • A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF Monitor. EdTech investment cooling in 2023 but growth outlook remains strong Despite rising rejection rates, US student visa issuances now exceed pre-COVID levels 2) Main topic  • "Beyond future and...

ICEF Podcast episode format 1) News & developments 2) Main Topic - Keys to the market   1) News & developments • A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF Monitor Measuring the massive vocational training opportunity in developing economies AI tools help to smooth student housing search but supply crunch remains 2) Main topic • "Bridging the skills gap: Pr...

Also in this episode: A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF Monitor UK to block dependants from accompanying international students as of January 2024 After domestic tuition hikes, Chinese officials reportedly considering an increase in international student fees Keys to the Market: Ecuador Main topic sponsor: ICEF Digital Keys to the Market sponsor: C...

Speakers Keith Monrose   Executive Director Seneca College   Sandeep Singh Marketing Director Brampton Immigration Consultancy   Rahul Paitka Managing Director Charms Education & Immigration Services   Kayla Briel Associate Director, Business & Innovation  Global University Systems   Craig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (Moderator) Chief Business Development Officer ICEF

Speakers Professor Seyedali Mirjalili Founding director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO) Torrens University   Pablo Pereira Business Development Manager Edvisor Jack Whaley Senior Manager University Relations (ANZ) Leverage Edu Martijn van de Veen (Moderator) Chief Business Development Officer ICEF

News&Developments: 🔘Inbound and outbound student trends for South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco 🔘US clarifies that new oversight rules will not apply to study abroad or international student recruitment contracts Main topic: 🔘"Study destination promotion: the vital role of education agencies" Keys to the Market: 🔘New Zealand

News&Developments: 🔘Canada extends expiring post-graduate work permits for thousands of international students 🔘Japan aims to rebuild foreign enrolment by 2027 Main topic: 🔘"How accommodation crises are affecting international education" Keys to the Market: 🔘India

ICEF Podcast Feb episode now available! Main topic: How ChatGPT affects the future of international education.   Sponsored by Fair Future Education Consultants Episode also covers: 🔘 News & developments  "Canada's foreign enrolment grew by more than 30% in 2022" "Many international students may not be aware of STEM programmes they could apply to" 🔘 Keys to the Market: 🇰🇿Kazakhstan  Sponsored by...

ICEF Podcast Jan episode now available! Main topic: Synergies between online learning & international education ➡️  Episode also covers: 🔘 News & developments  "Dutch government asks universities to suspend active international recruitment amid capacity concerns" "New report highlights the increasing competition for international students from Sub-Saharan Africa" 🔘 Keys to the Market: 🇰🇪Kenya Sp...

Each year, scholarship providers, whether governments, ministries, foundations, institutions or private companies, provide funding for hundreds of thousands of students. Scholarships exist for all areas of education: pathway/vocational programmes, life-long learning opportunities, internships, professional training programmes, language studies, and of course university programmes. Funding can be p...

News and developments European rental housing costs up 17% this year as crunch continues Main topic Agent Aggregators: four industry perspectives Keys to the market Saudi Arabia

Main topic in this episode: Digital Transformation in International Education Recorded Live at ICEF Berlin Digital Day Digital transformation is happening across all industries and sectors, including international education. It is often described as ”the process of using digital technologies to create new — or modify existing — processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business...

Episode Notes News & Developments: Study tracks top messaging apps and student priorities in key Asian markets Survey says Australia a top choice among prospective international students   Main topic: Are the traditional ‘student corridors’ under pressure?  How global events are affecting international student flows With  Chris Kirk, Director at UCAS International Mirka Martel, Head of Research, E...

Episode Notes News & Developments: Affordability a rising factor in international students’ choice of destination Western Australia introduces new incentive scheme for agents Main topic: Visa options in the US for international students and their families With  Bruna Canto, Managing Director Latin America, FirstPathway Partners And Tadeu Ferreira, Partner, LeafLaw Sponsor: FirstPathway Partners Ke...