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ICEF Podcast

ICEF GmbH
International Education
Student Recruitment
Canada
Artificial Intelligence
Australia
Student Mobility
Fintech Innovations
Career Services
Agent Aggregators
International Student Recruitment
Return On Investment
United Kingdom
China
ICEF Berlin
Migration Policies
Germany
Student Support Services
Student Experience
United States
Digital Recruitment Platforms

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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- A common challenge: Strengthening student confidence in the ROI of study abroad

- Study finds strong agent interest in partnering with Japanese universities

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Sustainable international student recruitment from ... more

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- 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

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Are you using the ri... more

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- Canada’s foreign enrolment has fallen by nearly 300,000 students over the last two years

- Inside Spain’s growing appeal for international students

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

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- Global agent survey highlights the most important factors influencing study abroad decisions

- The ChatGPT Generation: How AI Is quietly rewriting the global student search experience

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Stop losing applicants: How qu... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Parsons
Executive Director of Partnerships at UniQuest
UniQuest
Episode: Are you using the right digital channels to reach international students?
Nicolas Chu
CEO and Founder at Sinorbis
Sinorbis
Episode: Are you using the right digital channels to reach international students?
Tim O'Brien
Senior Vice President at INTO University Partnerships
INTO University Partnerships
Episode: Students are switching to AI for search. Are you ready?
Esther Benjamin
CEO and Executive Director at World Education Services
World Education Services
Episode: Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolment
Noah Sobe
Chief of Section, Higher Education at UNESCO
UNESCO
Episode: Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolment
Cindy McIntyre
Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff in the Office of the President of the Canadian Bureau for International Education
Canadian Bureau for International Education
Episode: Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector
Natalie Lulia
Regional Director for the Americas, Europe and the GCC at Education New Zealand
Education New Zealand
Episode: Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector
Jeremy Neufeld
Director of High-Skilled Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress
Institute for Progress
Episode: Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector
Novi Tajuddin
COO of Education Malaysia Global Services
Education Malaysia
Episode: Live from ICEF Berlin 2025: Current trends in international student recruitment

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Martijn van de Veen
Chief Business Development Officer at ICEF; Host of the ICEF Podcast
Craig Riggs
Editor-in-Chief of ICEF Monitor; Co-host of the ICEF Podcast

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Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector
Q: What can our audience do to contribute to that positive narrative around international students?
It's all about personal stories, statistics, and lobbying.
Together for transparency: Building global standards for ethical international student recruitment
Q: Why is it more important than ever that we talk about being transparent and trustworthy?
Due to the significant policy changes affecting student recruitment, transparency is essential for maintaining trust and ensuring ethical practices.
Together for transparency: Building global standards for ethical international student recruitment
Q: What are, in your view, the biggest challenges or problems you are now facing in your day-to-day work with all the policy changes?
The industry is facing challenges in adapting to new regulations, while also needing to build trust amidst misinformation and ensure effective student recruitment.
Domestic enrolment cliff: A global phenomenon?
Q: How do you see the role of agencies in helping institutions attract international students?
Agencies need to play a consultative role, helping institutions understand the necessary adjustments for successful international recruitment.
Domestic enrolment cliff: A global phenomenon?
Q: What is your view on the current situation with the domestic enrollment cliff?
It's a complex issue that requires institutions to rethink their strategies and adapt their offerings, especially in terms of attracting international students.

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A globally focused series for international education professionals, this show centers on how market dynamics, policy shifts, and technology shape the recruitment and success of international students. Episodes routinely explore topics like the economics of international education, visa and credentialing hurdles, and the evolving role of agents, institutions, and destinations in student mobility. Guests range from university partners and education agencies to policymakers and researchers, offering practical insights for recruiters, administrators, and marketers. Notable throughlines include ethical recruitment, the impact of immigration policy on enrollment, and the transformative potential of digital marketing and data in attracting and su... more

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1. Jennifer Parsons
2. Nicolas Chu
3. Tim O'Brien
4. Esther Benjamin
5. Noah Sobe
6. Cindy McIntyre
7. Natalie Lulia
8. Jeremy Neufeld

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