ICEF Podcast
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The ICEF Podcast is designed especially for international education professionals. We bring ICEF market experts and outstanding education professionals together to shed light on how to respond to the challenges facing the international education sector, helping you grow your business into the future.
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The outlook for international education in the USA - live from NAFSA
June 12, 2024 08:48 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB• 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 of International Enrollment Duke Kunshan University Amber McKenzie Assistant Dean of Globa...
How policy interventions are impacting student planning for study abroad [Recorded live at ICEF North America]
May 09, 2024 15:06 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB• 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 Canada Robin Garcha Partnerships Director, Solutions Lead IDP Education Craig Riggs Editor...
Start-ups in international education: disrupters or innovators?
April 17, 2024 12:31 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB• 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 Housemates Carla Wyburn CEO and co-founder English Coach AI Craig Riggs Editor in Chief IC...
How Fintech innovations are making international education more inclusive
March 13, 2024 08:30 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB• 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 former CEO HigherEdPoints Dino Leo Head of Education, Europe Convera Jesse Dyer Director of U...
Move over AI, here comes AGI: The impact of Artificial General Intelligence on international education
February 09, 2024 14:20 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB• 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 Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF Main Sponsor • ICEF Digital
How growth and sustainable development goals can co-exist in international education
January 15, 2024 15:27 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB• 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 Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF Main Sponsor • ICEF Finance
The enduring appeal of study destination USA: trends, facts and figures
December 15, 2023 14:22 - 54 minutes - 50 MB• 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, Americas ICEF Craig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF...
How podcasting can help engage with prospective international students
November 29, 2023 14:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBICEF 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 students" Main topic sponsor: ICEF Agency Status 3) Keys to the market • Poland Keys to th...
Special episode: Talk of the town - live from ICEF Berlin
November 10, 2023 13:35 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBGuest speakers: Nicole Cavanaugh Shamim Ghani Craig Riggs Host: Martijn van de Veen
How the pandemic shaped international education
October 30, 2023 12:54 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBICEF 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 • "How the pandemic shaped international education" Main topic sponsor: ICEF Finance 3) Keys ...
The increasing appeal of Asian destinations in international student recruitment
September 27, 2023 18:26 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBICEF 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 international student recruitment" Main topic sponsor: ICEF Digital 3) Keys to the market • Mex...
Beyond future and career prospects: Understanding what tomorrow’s international students really want
August 30, 2023 05:25 - 55 minutes - 51 MBICEF 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 career prospects: Understanding what tomorrow’s international students really want" Main top...
Bridging the skills gap: Preparing international students for their future careers
July 31, 2023 06:46 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBICEF 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: Preparing international students for their future careers" Main topic sponsor: ICEF Digital ...
Tackling the sub-agent dilemma: Exploring the pros and cons of aggregated recruitment
June 26, 2023 05:34 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBAlso 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: COICEC - “La Confederación de Organizaciones de Intercambio Cultural del Ecuador” Speakers ...
Quality assurance in student recruitment from India
May 22, 2023 15:41 - 59 minutes - 55 MBSpeakers 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
Special episode: Exploring AI and its impact on international student recruitment
May 02, 2023 16:25 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBSpeakers 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
Study destination promotion: the vital role of education agencies
April 19, 2023 15:35 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBNews&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
How accommodation crises are affecting international education
March 28, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBNews&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
How ChatGPT affects the future of international education
February 27, 2023 16:09 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBICEF 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 M&K Study Centre
Jan '23 • Exploring the synergies between online learning and international education
January 30, 2023 12:59 - 55 minutes - 51 MBICEF 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 Sponsored by Educare International
Exploring the synergies between online learning and international education
January 30, 2023 12:59 - 55 minutes - 51 MBICEF 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 Sponsored by Educare International
Special Episode: Scholarships: the missing piece of your international student recruitment strategy?
January 21, 2023 09:18 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBEach 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 partial or in full, often including accommodation, insurance and travel coverage. For many school...
Dec '22 • Agent Aggregators: four industry perspectives
December 20, 2022 15:36 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBNews 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
Nov '22 • Digital Transformation in International Education
November 21, 2022 23:19 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBMain 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 and market requirements”. So what does this mean for international education, and specifically...
Oct '22 • Are the traditional ‘student corridors’ under pressure? How global events are affecting international student flows
October 26, 2022 09:05 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBEpisode 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, Evaluation and Learning at Institute of International Education Alice Wilby, Pro Vice-Ch...
Sep '22 • US visa options for students and their families
September 27, 2022 11:31 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBEpisode 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 Keys to the Market: Kuwait
August '22 • The growing importance of career opportunities for international students
August 22, 2022 12:08 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: US visa processing delays worsening at midpoint of 2022 UK resumes priority visa processing Main topic: Career opportunities for international students With - Nannette Ripmeester, is the Director of Expertise in Labour Mobility (ELM) and director Europe & North America for i-graduate. She’s involved in the employability initiative CareerProfessor.works, supporting students’ intercultural and employability skills through a gamification app. ‘Making m...
Aug '22 • The growing importance of career opportunities for international students
August 22, 2022 12:08 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: US visa processing delays worsening at midpoint of 2022 UK resumes priority visa processing Main topic: Career opportunities for international students With - Nannette Ripmeester, is the Director of Expertise in Labour Mobility (ELM) and director Europe & North America for i-graduate. She’s involved in the employability initiative CareerProfessor.works, supporting students’ intercultural and employability skills through a gamification app. ‘Making m...
July '22 • Student advising and planning for medical studies abroad
July 25, 2022 18:58 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: Too many social channels to manage? Maybe your students can help Are more US employers shifting away from degree requirements? Main topic: International students in health education - advising and planning for medical studies abroad With - Philippe Van Hecke, Director of International Business Development at the SABA University School of Medicine, part of GUS Global University Systems Sponsor: Universidad Europea Keys to the Market: Ghana
June '22 • Study destinations Australia and New Zealand back in the game: Live from ICEF ANZA
June 22, 2022 14:04 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: Main topic: 1. Study destinations Australia and New Zealand back in the game Brett Blacker, CEO, English Australia Geneviève Rousseau Cung, Partnerships Manager, Education New Zealand Sponsors: Torrens University, Australia Keys to the Market: Bangladesh
May '22 • Study destination Canada: Live from ICEF Toronto and ICEF French Education
May 24, 2022 10:37 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: Nigeria: Most students want to study abroad but many also need financial aid India simplifies procedures for foreign institution partnerships Main topic: 1. Study destination Canada Magdalena Link, VP Sales at ILAC Ana Paula de Souza, Senior Manager of Corporate Sales at Air Canada Thevi Pather, Associate VP International at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Craig Stephenson, President and CEO of Centennial College, 2. Study destination Canada: focus on ...
Apr '22 • International Education: is studying in English the only viable option?
April 20, 2022 12:01 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: The growing influence of school groups in the international K-12 sector International enrolment recovery underway in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US Main topic: International Education: is studying in English the only viable option? With - Cristina Grasset, Director at Spain Education Programs - Olivier Chiche-Portiche, Director General a.i. at Campus France Sponsor: Universidad Europea Keys to the Market: Colombia
April '22 • International Education: is studying in English the only viable option?
April 20, 2022 12:01 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: The growing influence of school groups in the international K-12 sector International enrolment recovery underway in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US Main topic: International Education: is studying in English the only viable option? With - Cristina Grasset, Director at Spain Education Programs - Olivier Chiche-Portiche, Director General a.i. at Campus France Sponsor: Universidad Europea Keys to the Market: Colombia
April 2022 • International Education: is studying in English the only viable option?
April 20, 2022 12:01 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBEpisode Notes News & Developments: The growing influence of school groups in the international K-12 sector International enrolment recovery underway in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US Main topic: International Education: is studying in English the only viable option? With - Cristina Grasset, Director at Spain Education Programs - Olivier Chiche-Portiche, Director General a.i. at Campus France Sponsor: Universidad Europea Keys to the Market: Colombia
Bonus Episode • The unique position of Boarding Schools in International Student Recruitment
April 05, 2022 19:52 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this special episode, brought to you in cooperation with TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools), host Martijn van de Veen, VP Business Development at ICEF discusses: 1) Trends and developments related to international student recruitment for boarding schools with Craig Riggs, editor of ICEF Monitor 2) The unique role of boarding schools in the international student recruitment industry and the role that agencies play, together with Caroline Nixon, International Director of the Board...
Special Episode • The unique position of Boarding Schools in International Student Recruitment
April 05, 2022 19:52 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this special episode, brought to you in cooperation with TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools), host Martijn van de Veen, VP Business Development at ICEF discusses: 1) Trends and developments related to international student recruitment for boarding schools with Craig Riggs, editor of ICEF Monitor 2) The unique role of boarding schools in the international student recruitment industry and the role that agencies play, together with Caroline Nixon, International Director of the Board...
Mar '22 • Student decision making factors are changing - why and how
March 21, 2022 17:43 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBNews & Developments: International education’s continuing response to the war in Ukraine Main topic: Students' decision making factors are changing - why and how Sponsor: Uniqway.com Keys to the Market: Indonesia
February 2022: Artificial Intelligence in international student recruitment
February 22, 2022 11:07 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we look at Artificial Intelligence in the international student recruitment industry. Industry trends and developments: Forecast projects major growth in international enrolments through 2030 Language travel sector tempers expectations for timing of pandemic recovery Main topic: Artificial Intelligence: we all have heard of it and probably are already using it. How to best describe Artificial Intelligence in layman’s terms? AI uses patterns based on existing human beha...
Feb '22 • Artificial Intelligence in international student recruitment
February 22, 2022 11:07 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we look at Artificial Intelligence in the international student recruitment industry. Industry trends and developments: Forecast projects major growth in international enrolments through 2030 Language travel sector tempers expectations for timing of pandemic recovery Main topic: Artificial Intelligence: we all have heard of it and probably are already using it. How to best describe Artificial Intelligence in layman’s terms? AI uses patterns based on existing human beha...
January 2022: International education - a greener future ahead?
January 24, 2022 15:24 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBNews, trends and developments With Craig Riggs, editor of ICEF Monitor Agent survey highlights important demand factors for study abroad in 2022 US announces important changes for student visa policy New Zealand launches new website for international students Main topic “International education - a greener future ahead?” Martijn van de Veen interviews Jonathan Dykes and CJ Tremblay about their views, insights, learnings and expectations for a greener future in the international educa...
Jan '22 • International education - a greener future ahead?
January 24, 2022 15:24 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBNews, trends and developments With Craig Riggs, editor of ICEF Monitor Agent survey highlights important demand factors for study abroad in 2022 US announces important changes for student visa policy New Zealand launches new website for international students Main topic “International education - a greener future ahead?” Martijn van de Veen interviews Jonathan Dykes and CJ Tremblay about their views, insights, learnings and expectations for a greener future in the international educa...
2021: A year of resilience and innovation in international education
December 20, 2021 15:16 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, we take a look back at how 2021 marks the start of a new era for international education Government support Online/Digital claims its position in the student recruitment industry Career options are more important than a university's ranking Diversification and risk mitigation Growing importance of education agents Mental health
December 2021: A year of resilience and innovation in international education
December 20, 2021 15:16 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, we take a look back at how 2021 marks the start of a new era for international education Government support Online/Digital claims its position in the student recruitment industry Career options are more important than a university's ranking Diversification and risk mitigation Growing importance of education agents Mental health
November 2021: What if the new normal isn't the normal we knew?
November 24, 2021 10:33 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBNews, trends and developments With Craig Riggs, editor of ICEF Monitor - Australia reopens its borders international students - US: International enrolments are rebounding Main topic “International students and online programmes in the new normal” With Stephanie Adamson, the University of Arizona The pandemic has made all of us near-experts in online learning, but what is the future of online programmes now that borders have reopened to international students? According to the Unive...
Bonus episode • The student recruitment industry reunited: live discussions from ICEF Berlin
November 04, 2021 18:10 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB“The ICEF Berlin ‘Agent Aggregator’ panel discussion: impressions and opinions” - Meti Basiri, CMO at Applyboard - Bloeme Bergmann, Talent Scout at Global School for Entrepreneurship - Oscar Porras, President at ASEPROCE “Pre-Covid vs post Covid: How has international student recruitment really changed” - Andries Bonneur, Owner of StageGlobal - Oana Lelcu, Director Sales & Marketing at SRH University of Applied Sciences “ICEF Berlin 2021: a look behind the scenes of the very first hyb...
Special episode • The student recruitment industry reunited: live discussions from ICEF Berlin
November 04, 2021 18:10 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB“The ICEF Berlin ‘Agent Aggregator’ panel discussion: impressions and opinions” - Meti Basiri, CMO at Applyboard - Bloeme Bergmann, Talent Scout at Global School for Entrepreneurship - Oscar Porras, President at ASEPROCE “Pre-Covid vs post Covid: How has international student recruitment really changed” - Andries Bonneur, Owner of StageGlobal - Oana Lelcu, Director Sales & Marketing at SRH University of Applied Sciences “ICEF Berlin 2021: a look behind the scenes of the very first hyb...
October 2021: The educator - agency relationship: room for improvement?
October 25, 2021 16:32 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, ICEF’s industry specialists Martijn van de Veen (ICEF’s VP of Business Development) and Craig Riggs (Editor, ICEF Monitor) discuss whether there is room for improvement in the educator - agency relationship. With this being the main topic this month, Oliver Fortescue, Partner at Edified, Student Acquisition and International Education Expert and Bobby Mehta, Chair of BUILA and Director at the University of Portsmouth, join the conversation and talk about some findings from ...
September 2021: Why agents play a key role in rebuilding international enrolments post-pandemic
September 16, 2021 14:39 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this 30 minute episode we sit down with Global Higher Education specialists in order to get their views and insights on: why agents play a key role in rebuilding international enrolments post-pandemic what is the best practice to ensure schools and agencies are coordinating their digital activity a multi-stakeholder perspective on the challenges and best practices for student recruitment agents in international higher education
August 2021: US, UK: the road to pre-covid enrolment numbers in the world’s top 2 study destinations
August 18, 2021 12:46 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this 30 minute episode we sit down with industry specialists from the top 2 study destinations (the USA and the UK) in order to get their feedback, views and insights on: Enrolments in the upcoming academic year: an outlook How education industry stakeholders are working together US and UK government support for the international education sector
July 2021: Worst hit - quickest to recover? A discussion about the outlook for the global language travel sector
July 28, 2021 12:48 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode, ICEF’s industry specialists Martijn van de Veen (ICEF’s VP of Business Development) and Craig Riggs (Editor, ICEF Monitor) discuss the outlook for the global language learning sector. With the global language travel sector as our main topic this month, Patrick Brothers, Co-CEO of HolonIQ joins the conversation and talks about new analysis projecting strong growth in global language learning with digital as a key driver in both online and offline tutoring.