an open letter to Julian Hill
Dear Minister Hill, As a supporter of your work in the interest of the international education sector, I was particularly pleased with your appointment, which I believe will provide a…
University of Hull: Build an environmental career
Originally from Bangladesh, Mufrad Abir grew up watching floods disrupt homes and livelihoods. Seeing this drove him to study civil engineering, and later toward a specialism in flood risk. After…
Why sharper English-language guidance is becoming an agent’s sharpest tool for student success – ICEF Monitor
Most agents ELSAA speaks with are deeply committed to their students’ success – that isn’t in question. What is changing, and fast, is how much specialist knowledge agents now need…
six people universities need to understand in Burnham’s Britain
The arrival of Andy Burnham in Downing Street this month has prompted a flurry of commentary about what his premiership might mean for UK universities. While his cabinet reshuffle marks…
Training future experts in pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmaceutical innovators tackle problems that can make the difference between life and death: a tuberculosis strain that no longer responds to treatment or a compound that breaks down before it…
Italy announces its “biggest language training and international mobility programme ever” – ICEF Monitor
The Italian government is about to operationalise the largest language learning and mobility scholarship programme in the country’s history. Announced earlier this month, the scholarship programme will fund 150,000 Italian…
Should the UK capital’s higher ed institutions be ‘Londonmaxxing’?
Last week, Sadiq Khan joined forces with the capital’s universities, conservatoires, specialist institutions and research centres to make the case for London as the higher education capital of the world….
9 most affordable options to consider
Austria has become a popular international student hub — for good reasons. Located in Central Europe, the country ranks 9th in the QS Best Student Cities 2027 ranking. Pair that…
Canadian immigration officials have made several updates to compliance guidance for study permits and post-graduate work permits – ICEF Monitor
Over the last four to six weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated a number of its internal policy, procedures and guidance documents. These are primarily used as…
Student storytellers and creator schemes gain ground in higher education marketing
Universities and education brands are increasingly formalising student content creator roles, investing in peer‑to‑peer campaigns and experimenting with digital “student ambassador” models to reach prospective learners. “The new generation is…