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News & developments:- Australia moves to reduce net migration with new restrictions on student family members and “visa hopping”- How can we tell the story of international education? Main topic:The big shift and the future of international student recruitment with Martijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEFCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF Monitor

News & developments:- After years of growth, Korea faces the challenge of better integrating and retaining international students - Visa delays and policy uncertainty projected to reduce foreign enrolment in the US by more than 100,000 students this fall Main topic: Beyond the brochure: What employability really looks like for students This episode is sponsored by: Successful Graduate with Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEFCraig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF MonitorGordon Scott CEO & Founder Successful GraduateSheenu Kathuria Founder & CEO EduNation Consultants

News & developments:- Netherlands reports first-ever decrease in foreign enrolment for 2025/26 - Ascending in world university rankings and highly affordable, Azerbaijan is strengthening its offer to international students Main topic: “Good, steady, and disciplined’’: New Zealand's plan for sustainable international enrolment growth This episode is sponsored by: ICEF Academy with Rod Hearps (moderator) VP Oceania ICEF Sharon-May McCrostie Director, International and Sector Engagement Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao Celia Coombes Director Visa Students, Immigration New Zealand | Rōpū Manene Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments:- US immigration officials allege OPT is being widely abused and say “more actions are forthcoming” - UK universities bracing for a further decline in international enrolments Main topic: Student flows are shifting - are agencies following suit? with Alexandre Argenta President BELTA - Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments: - A common challenge: Strengthening student confidence in the ROI of study abroad - Study finds strong agent interest in partnering with Japanese universities Main topic: Sustainable international student recruitment from a UK-China perspective This episode is sponsored by: ICEF USA with Kiran Patel Senior Director Commercial & Deputy Head of China CBBC Jian Li Deputy Director (Education) British Council Cheryl Xu Director of China Office University of Portsmouth Dave Amor Founder & Director Higher Insights Ltd. Christina Ke Managing Director Uoffer Global Tony Lee Chief Visionary Officer ICEF Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments:- Irish higher education reports a fourth straight year of foreign enrolment growth - Canada and India deepen educational ties; India repositions as an equal player in international education Main topic: Are you using the right digital channels to reach international students? This episode is sponsored by: ICEF USA with Jennifer Parsons Exec Director of Partnerships UniQuest Nicolas Chu CEO & Founder Sinorbis Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments:- Canada’s foreign enrolment has fallen by nearly 300,000 students over the last two years - Inside Spain’s growing appeal for international students Main topic: Students are switching to AI for search. Are you ready? with Tim O'Brien SVP - New Partner Development INTO University Partnerships Guus Goorts Education Marketing Coach & Author Guus Goorts Online Marketing Training for HE Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments: - Global agent survey highlights the most important factors influencing study abroad decisions - The ChatGPT Generation: How AI Is quietly rewriting the global student search experience Main topic: Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolment with Noah W. Sobe Chief of Section, Higher Education UNESCO Esther T. Benjamin  CEO and Executive Director World Education Services (WES) Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments: - There are now more than 400,000 international students in Germany - New Zealand’s international student numbers climbing amid strong public support Main topic: Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector with Jeremy Neufeld Director of Immigration Policy IFP Natalie Lulia Regional Director Americas, Europe & Gulf Cooperation Council, Councellor – Education Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao Cindy McIntyre Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff Canadian Bureau for International Education - CBIE Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments: - Kazakhstan sets its sights on being a regional hub for international students - US: Study estimates that changes to international student policies could reduce GDP by up to US$481 billion per year Main topic: Live from ICEF Berlin 2025: Current trends in international student recruitment with Novie Tajuddin CEO Education Malaysia Shawn Silverstone Director of international marketing and recruitment Coquitlam School District Philippe Taza CEO Higher Education Marketing Andrew Mangion Executive Chairman and CEO  EC English Language Centres Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

News & developments: - Mystery shopping study finds broad improvement in student enquiry handling this year - South Korea hits its 300,000 student target two years ahead of schedule Main topic: Beyond the offer letter: The services that drive international student success   Sarah Todd Principal Consultant QS Gordon Scott Managing Director Successful Graduate Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

• Main topic: From 'policy focused' to 'student centred': A new era in international education?  with Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

• News & developments  - Search data highlights surge in student interest in Asian and Middle Eastern destinations at mid-year - Australia raises enrolment limits for 2025/26 but are they reachable? • Main topic: From ‘Big Four’ to ‘Big Fourteen’: Redrawing the map of global student flows with Kym Nguyen Vice President, Student Recruitment QS Andrew Ness Senior Vice-President, Analytics and Consulting, North America Studyportals Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

• News & developments  - Dutch government walks back controversial measures to constrain English-taught degrees  - New Zealand announces strong foreign enrolment growth along with a new international education strategy • Main topic: Bridging borders: Why cultural intelligence is essential now • Keys to the market: Uzbekistan with Leanne Linacre  Co-Founder Lead5050 Sagar Bahadur Executive Director - India, South Asia & South East Asia  Acumen Susan Fang Co-founder & CEO OxBridge Consulting, Inc. Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF

Episode Notes • News & developments  - Irish ELT sector sounds note of “cautious stability” for 2024 - US ELT numbers moving toward pre-pandemic norms • Main topic: Together for transparency: Building global standards for ethical international student recruitment • Keys to the market: Egypt with Gordon Lunan VP, Commercial Operations INTO University Partnerships Ghadah Khojah Founder Cayenne Education, UK Flavio Crusoé CEO BEX - Brazilian Exchange Craig Riggs  Editor in Chief  ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF