ICEF Podcast

A lot is happening again in international education and especially the policy changes across various major study destinations are keeping everyone’s minds busy - including ours and we will therefore discuss how these policy interventions are impacting student planning for study abroad, our main topic this month. The country we discuss in our keys the market section after the main

In this ICEF Podcast we’re talking about startups and it is always fascinating to hear the stories of the people behind these new initiatives, the newcomers in the marketplace: what drives them, which ideas do they have, which problems are they solving, how can their product or service add value, and where do they find the time, the energy, the funds, the tenacity to keep going e

In this ICEF Podcast’s main topic, we’ll discuss in which way and via which types of innovations, international education can be made more accessible and more inclusive beyond the conventional types of student financing. Think of cost control in terms of international tuition fee payments, loyalty programmes as alternative source of funding, income share agreements, and technol

This month’s main topic focuses on the next stage in the AI evolution: Artificial General Intelligence, and how it impacts international education. Also covered in this episode is a full update on the new visa rules in Canada. In our keys to there market section we take a look at student recruitment form and to the Czech Republic.

Main topic: How growth and sustainable development goals can co-exist in international education Whilst international education has a significant impact on the environment due to its reliance on travel and energy consumption, this doesn’t mean that growth and sustainable development goals can’t go hand in hand. In this episode, our guest speakers will share their stories about

Despite shifting global trends, political uncertainties, competition from other study destinations, affordability issues due to inflation and challenges in the areas of student accommodation, the US continues to be extremely popular among international students and remains undisputedly one of the world’s most attractive study destinations. Its popularity among international stude

Main topic • How podcasting can help engage with prospective international students In this month's episode we discuss the diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, and the recent elections in the Netherlands. Our main topic explores the power of podcasting as a unique medium for engaging and interacting with international students, highlighting its potential role in internat

In this special episode, recorded live at ICEF Berlin, ICEF Monitor's Editor in Chief Craig Riggs and ICEF CBDO Martijn van de Veen are joined by event delegates Nicole Cavanaugh from Blyth Academy Shamim Ghani from SAMS Global, to reflect on some of the main themes of discussion at the event. Together they discussed the impact of digital transformation, the importance of quality s

Main topic • How the pandemic shaped international education Launched in the midst of the Pandemic, the ICEF Podcast sought to keep the international education community informed and connected during a time of unprecedented disruption. It proved to be incredibly popular, reaching a global audience that continued to grow even after the lockdowns had lifted. Today, we celebrate the

Main topic • The increasing appeal of Asian destinations in international student recruitment Asia is widely recognised as a powerhouse in international education, contributing a significant number of students to institutions in traditionally leading study destinations such as the US, Canada, the UK, the European Union, and Australia. Equally important to acknowledge, is the risi