The new battle before the visa application: helping students tell their genuine story
Australia’s Genuine Student requirement is creating a new challenge for international education providers: how do universities help prospective students explain...
The Gap Between Offer and Orientation: Why We Need to Engage International Students Sooner
Let’s talk about the space between an international student accepting their offer and actually showing up for orientation. Right now...
Bridging the Career ROI Gap: Why Employability Expertise is Redefining Student Counselling
Over the past five years, the nature of the conversation between international education counsellors, prospective students, and their families has...
Gordon Scott on why AI can’t replace soft skills
I’m sitting here in my office reading all the latest newsletters, QS Insights, ICEF Monitor, Koala News, WonkHE, HEPI, The...
Policy, Priorities and the Path Ahead: 10 Takeaways from The PIE Live Asia Pacific’s International Education Update
Last week’s "Policy update: the next steps for Australia" session at The PIE Live Asia Pacific conference on the Gold...
Key Factors Influencing International Students’ Study Abroad Decisions Amidst Policy Changes
Choosing to study abroad is a significant decision for international students, influenced by various factors that align with their academic,...
“All Other” Temporary Visa Holders in Australia: Why it’s important and what we can do to enhance Graduate Visa value
Like a kangaroo mob after good rain, the number of temporary visa holders in Australia has bounced back to a...
Word of the Week: SKILLS – Highlights from the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2024
The most commonly used word that echoed in conversations during last week’s QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2024 in...
Bridging the Skills Gap: APAC Graduate Employability in 2024
Alex Berka, QS Insights Manager recently said at the QS EduData Summit that “The expectations from graduates have never been...
QS 2024 Europe Summit in Barcelona: A Confluence of Innovation and Education
The QS 2024 Europe Summit, held just outside Barcelona, has this week brought together thought leaders, educators, policymakers, and industry...
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