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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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May 25, 202654 min

Student flows are shifting - are agencies following suit?

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

April 27, 20261 hr 6 min

Sustainable international student recruitment from a UK-China perspective

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

March 25, 202648 min

Are you using the right digital channels to reach international students?

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

February 19, 202652 min

Students are switching to AI for search. Are you ready?

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

January 21, 202648 min

Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolment

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 experienceMain topic:Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolmentwithNoah W. SobeChief of Section, Higher EducationUNESCOEsther T. Benjamin CEO and Executive DirectorWorld Education Services (WES)Craig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

December 12, 202549 min

Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector

News & developments:- There are now more than 400,000 international students in Germany- New Zealand’s international student numbers climbing amid strong public supportMain topic:Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sectorwithJeremy NeufeldDirector of Immigration PolicyIFPNatalie LuliaRegional Director Americas, Europe & Gulf Cooperation Council, Councellor – EducationEducation New Zealand | Manapou ki te AoCindy McIntyreSenior Advisor and Chief of StaffCanadian Bureau for International Education - CBIECraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

November 18, 202552 min

Live from ICEF Berlin 2025: Current trends in international student recruitment

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 yearMain topic:Live from ICEF Berlin 2025: Current trends in international student recruitmentwithNovie TajuddinCEOEducation MalaysiaShawn SilverstoneDirector of international marketing and recruitmentCoquitlam School DistrictPhilippe TazaCEOHigher Education MarketingAndrew MangionExecutive Chairman and CEO EC English Language CentresCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

October 16, 202549 min

Beyond the offer letter: The services that drive international student success

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 scheduleMain topic:Beyond the offer letter: The services that drive international student success Sarah ToddPrincipal ConsultantQSGordon ScottManaging DirectorSuccessful GraduateCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

September 19, 202543 min

From 'policy focused' to 'student centred': A new era in international education?

• Main topic: From 'policy focused' to 'student centred': A new era in international education? withCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

August 19, 202542 min

From ‘Big Four’ to ‘Big Fourteen’: Redrawing the map of global student flows

• 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 flowswithKym NguyenVice President, Student RecruitmentQSAndrew NessSenior Vice-President, Analytics and Consulting, North AmericaStudyportalsCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF