ICEF Podcast
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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.
Episódios 88
How is the sector responding to ELT school closures and what happens next?
Main topic:How is the sector responding to ELT school closures and what happens next?withCraig Riggs (host)Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorAlexandre ArgentaPresidentBrazilian Educational & Language Travel …
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Main topic:
How is the sector responding to ELT school closures and what happens next?with
Craig Riggs (host)
Editor in Chief
ICEF Monitor
Alexandre Argenta
President
Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association (BELTA)
Gonzalo Peralta
Executive Director
Languages CanadaStephan Roussounis
CEO & Co-Founder
Bayswater Education
The big shift and the future of international student recruitment
News & developments:- Australia moves to reduce net migration with new restrictions on student family members and “visa hopping”- How can we tell the story of international education?Main topic:The big shift …
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News & developments:
- Australia moves to reduce net migration with new restrictions on student family members and “visa hopping”
- How can we tell the story of international education?Main topic:
The big shift and the future of international student recruitmentwith
Martijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEF
Craig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorBeyond the brochure: What employability really looks like for students
News & developments:- After years of growth, Korea faces the challenge of better integrating and retaining international students - Visa delays and policy uncertainty projected to reduce foreign enrolment in …
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News & developments:
- After years of growth, Korea faces the challenge of better integrating and retaining international students
- Visa delays and policy uncertainty projected to reduce foreign enrolment in the US by more than 100,000 students this fallMain topic:
Beyond the brochure: What employability really looks like for studentsThis episode is sponsored by: Successful Graduate
with
Martijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEF
Craig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF Monitor
Gordon Scott
CEO & Founder
Successful Graduate
Sheenu Kathuria
Founder & CEO
EduNation Consultants“Good, steady, and disciplined’’: New Zealand's plan for sustainable international enrolment growth
News & developments:- Netherlands reports first-ever decrease in foreign enrolment for 2025/26 - Ascending in world university rankings and highly affordable, Azerbaijan is strengthening its offer to …
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News & developments:
- Netherlands reports first-ever decrease in foreign enrolment for 2025/26
- Ascending in world university rankings and highly affordable, Azerbaijan is strengthening its offer to international studentsMain topic:
“Good, steady, and disciplined’’: New Zealand's plan for sustainable international enrolment growthThis episode is sponsored by: ICEF Academy
with
Rod Hearps (moderator)
VP Oceania
ICEFSharon-May McCrostie
Director, International and Sector Engagement
Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te AoCelia Coombes
Director Visa
Students, Immigration New Zealand | Rōpū ManeneCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFStudent 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 …
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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 enrolmentsMain topic:
Student flows are shifting - are agencies following suit?with
Alexandre Argenta
President
BELTA - Brazilian Educational & Language Travel AssociationCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFSustainable 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 …
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News & developments:
- A common challenge: Strengthening student confidence in the ROI of study abroad
- Study finds strong agent interest in partnering with Japanese universitiesMain topic:
Sustainable international student recruitment from a UK-China perspectiveThis episode is sponsored by: ICEF USA
with
Kiran Patel
Senior Director Commercial & Deputy Head of China
CBBCJian Li
Deputy Director (Education)
British CouncilCheryl Xu
Director of China Office
University of PortsmouthDave Amor
Founder & Director
Higher Insights Ltd.Christina Ke
Managing Director
Uoffer GlobalTony Lee
Chief Visionary Officer
ICEFCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFAre 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 …
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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 educationMain 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
UniQuestNicolas Chu
CEO & Founder
SinorbisCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFStudents 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 …
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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 studentsMain topic:
Students are switching to AI for search. Are you ready?with
Tim O'Brien
SVP - New Partner Development
INTO University PartnershipsGuus Goorts
Education Marketing Coach & Author
Guus Goorts Online Marketing Training for HECraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFStop 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 …
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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 enrolmentwith
Noah W. Sobe
Chief of Section, Higher Education
UNESCOEsther T. Benjamin
CEO and Executive Director
World Education Services (WES)Craig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFEngine 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 …
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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 sectorwith
Jeremy Neufeld
Director of Immigration Policy
IFPNatalie Lulia
Regional Director Americas, Europe & Gulf Cooperation Council, Councellor – Education
Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te AoCindy McIntyre
Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff
Canadian Bureau for International Education - CBIECraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFLive 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 …
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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 recruitmentwith
Novie Tajuddin
CEO
Education MalaysiaShawn Silverstone
Director of international marketing and recruitment
Coquitlam School DistrictPhilippe Taza
CEO
Higher Education MarketingAndrew Mangion
Executive Chairman and CEO
EC English Language CentresCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFBeyond 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 …
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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 successSarah Todd
Principal Consultant
QSGordon Scott
Managing Director
Successful GraduateCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFFrom '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
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 …
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• 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 flows
with
Kym Nguyen
Vice President, Student Recruitment
QSAndrew Ness
Senior Vice-President, Analytics and Consulting, North America
StudyportalsCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFBridging borders: Why cultural intelligence is essential now
• News & developments - Dutch government walks back controversial measures to constrain English-taught degrees - New Zealand announces strong foreign enrolment growth along with a new international education …
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• News & developments
- Dutch government walks back controversial measures to constrain English-taught degrees
- New Zealand announces strong foreign enrolment growth along with a new international education strategy• Main topic: Bridging borders: Why cultural intelligence is essential now
• Keys to the market: Uzbekistan
with
Leanne Linacre
Co-Founder
Lead5050Sagar Bahadur
Executive Director - India, South Asia & South East Asia
AcumenSusan Fang
Co-founder & CEO
OxBridge Consulting, Inc.Craig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFTogether for transparency: Building global standards for ethical international student recruitment
Episode Notes• News & developments - Irish ELT sector sounds note of “cautious stability” for 2024- US ELT numbers moving toward pre-pandemic norms• Main topic: Together for transparency: Building global …
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Episode Notes
• News & developments
- Irish ELT sector sounds note of “cautious stability” for 2024
- US ELT numbers moving toward pre-pandemic norms• Main topic: Together for transparency: Building global standards for ethical international student recruitment
• Keys to the market: Egypt
with
Gordon Lunan
VP, Commercial Operations
INTO University PartnershipsGhadah Khojah
Founder
Cayenne Education, UKFlavio Crusoé
CEO
BEX - Brazilian ExchangeCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFStudy destination USA in times of political turmoil - live from NAFSA 2025
• News & developments - Sector and students shocked as US State Department says it will “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students”- Trump administration orders a pause on new student visa interviews• Main …
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• News & developments
- Sector and students shocked as US State Department says it will “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students”
- Trump administration orders a pause on new student visa interviews• Main topic: Study destination USA in times of political turmoil - live from NAFSA 2025
• Keys to the market: Bangladesh
with
Vern Granger
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
University of ConnecticutDaryl Bish
President
EnglishUSAJill Welch
Co-Founder and Senior Consultant
U.S. for Success CoalitionRachel Fletcher
Managing Director, Enrolment Services
Keystone Enrolment ServicesCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFDomestic enrolment cliff: A global phenomenon?
• News & developments - International student policy in the spotlight during Australian election - Ireland: Non-EU international students will be most affected by a new, increased threshold for available funds• …
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• News & developments
- International student policy in the spotlight during Australian election
- Ireland: Non-EU international students will be most affected by a new, increased threshold for available funds• Main topic: Domestic enrolment cliff: A global phenomenon?
• Keys to the market: Thailand
with
Angel Ahmed
Founder and CEO
GNET-Global NetworkKirsten L. Feddersen
VP of Partnerships, USA
IDPCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFHow are schools and agents adapting to rising visa rejection rates?
• News & developments - Global survey highlights new phase of internationalisation: From a “market era” to a “managed era” - Report projects need for greater diversification in international student …
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• News & developments
- Global survey highlights new phase of internationalisation: From a “market era” to a “managed era”
- Report projects need for greater diversification in international student recruitment this year• Main topic: How are schools and agents adapting to rising visa rejection rates?
• Keys to the market: East Africa
with
Michal Sestak
Managing Director and Principal migration agent
AustraliaOnlineShawn Silverstone
Director, International Marketing and Recruitment
Coquitlam School DistrictCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFShifting horizons: Global trends in international secondary education
• News & developments - The Netherlands: Debate around student recruitment and retention continues amid foreign enrolment decline - Student mobility in MENA boosted by foreign partnerships and branch …
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• News & developments
- The Netherlands: Debate around student recruitment and retention continues amid foreign enrolment decline
- Student mobility in MENA boosted by foreign partnerships and branch campuses• Main topic: Shifting horizons: Global trends in international secondary education
• Keys to the market: Mexico
with
Elizabeth Drake
Director of Partnerships, US
Illume Student Advisory ServiceBethan Hudson
Executive Director Specialist Services
The BSA GroupCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFA whole new world: International student recruitment in 2025
• News & developments - Irish higher education booked another strong year of foreign enrolment growth in 2024 - Malaysia’s growing appeal as a study destination• Main topic: A whole new world: International …
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• News & developments
- Irish higher education booked another strong year of foreign enrolment growth in 2024
- Malaysia’s growing appeal as a study destination• Main topic: A whole new world: International student recruitment in 2025
• Keys to the market: Sri Lanka
with
Roger Brindley
President - North America
Acumen | Sannam S4 GroupSarah Todd
Vice President (Global)
Griffith UniversityHarris Rosen
Barrister and Solicitor
Harris Rosen Professional CorporationCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFHow new technologies impact international student employability
• News & developments - Three international education trends for 2025: Revenue optimisation, marketing personalisation, and on-the-ground local intelligence• Main topic: How new technologies impact …
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• News & developments
- Three international education trends for 2025: Revenue optimisation, marketing personalisation, and on-the-ground local intelligence• Main topic: How new technologies impact international student employability
• Keys to the market: Japan
with
Puneet Kohli
Chief Executive Officer
Careerflow.aiSue Attewell
Head of AI
JiscCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFLive from Berlin: Current trends in international student recruitment
• News & developments - The human factor in international student recruitment• Main topic: Live from Berlin: Current trends in international student recruitment• Keys to the market: Germanywith Holly …
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• News & developments
- The human factor in international student recruitment• Main topic: Live from Berlin: Current trends in international student recruitment
• Keys to the market: Germany
with
Holly Sanders
Chief Transformation Officer
World Education ServicesMatt Hird
Director of Sales
Malvern InternationalBrett Blacker
Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand
DuolingoIlaria Bossi
Head Manager - International Marketing and Recruitment
Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreKofi Agyeman-Duah Boachie-Danquah
Global Sales Manager - International Hub
Private University of Applied Sciences, GöttingenReka Lenart
Association Manager
ALTOHannah Youell
Diversity & Inclusion Advisor
International House World OrganisationSushil Sukhwani
Director
Edwise InternationalCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFGetting past policy shock: How the sector is responding to new migration settings
• News & developments - International education has a data problem. It’s time to do something about it - In a time of shifting student demand, a speedy response to enquiries is a must• Main topic: Getting past …
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• News & developments
- International education has a data problem. It’s time to do something about it
- In a time of shifting student demand, a speedy response to enquiries is a must• Main topic: Getting past policy shock: How the sector is responding to new migration settings
• Keys to the market: China
With
Rachel MacSween
Director of Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
IDPMarie Braswell
Associate Vice President Global Strategy & Market Development
Centennial CollegeAndy Howells
Chief Marketing Officer
NCUKBobby Mehta
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)
University of PortsmouthSara Sandford (moderator)
Consultant
Edified
Craig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF Monitor
Martijn van de Veen
CBDO
ICEFThe future of ELT: A call to action
• News & developments - Australia announces cap on student commencements for 2025 - What is the cost of policy intended to reduce international student flows?• Main topic: The future of ELT: A call to action• …
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• News & developments
- Australia announces cap on student commencements for 2025
- What is the cost of policy intended to reduce international student flows?• Main topic: The future of ELT: A call to action
• Keys to the market: Colombia
With
Ian Aird
CEO
English AustraliaJodie Gray
Chief Executive
English UKCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFIs Artificial Intelligence the biggest threat for digital agent recruitment platforms?
• News & developments - Quarterly survey finds rents for student housing in Europe increasing ahead of new academic year - UK reports record foreign enrolment for 2022/23• Main topic: Is Artificial Intelligence …
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• News & developments
- Quarterly survey finds rents for student housing in Europe increasing ahead of new academic year
- UK reports record foreign enrolment for 2022/23• Main topic: Is Artificial Intelligence the biggest threat for digital agent recruitment platforms?
• Keys to the market: China
With
Louise Nicol
Founder & CEO
Asia Careers Group SDN BHDCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFThe complexities of international student accommodation
This special episode of ICEF Podcast is produced in collaboration with Housed - The shared living Podcast and our sponsor is VITA STUDENT.WithSarah CanningCo-FounderThe Property Marketing StrategistsDeenie …
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This special episode of ICEF Podcast is produced in collaboration with Housed - The shared living Podcast and our sponsor is VITA STUDENT.
With
Sarah Canning
Co-Founder
The Property Marketing StrategistsDeenie Lee
Co-Founder
The Property Marketing StrategistsDaniel Smith
Managing Director
Student Housing ConsultancyMartijn van de Veen
CBDO
ICEFEurope's unique and diverse array of attractive study destinations
• Useful links - The global student experience by Etio - European Commission - Study in Europe• News & developments - UK ELT providers report restricting enrolment because of bed shortages - Would a second …
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• Useful links
- The global student experience by Etio
- European Commission - Study in Europe• News & developments
- UK ELT providers report restricting enrolment because of bed shortages
- Would a second Trump presidency make the US more or less attractive to foreign students?• Main topic: Europe's unique and diverse array of attractive study destinations
• Keys to the market: Brazil
With
Jasper Witteveen
Project Officer (Erasmus Mundus)
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)Nannette Ripmeester
Director - Performance Benchmarking Europe and North America
Etio
Craig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEF Monitor
Martijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFThe outlook for international education in the USA - live from NAFSA
• 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 …
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• 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 UniversityAmber McKenzie
Assistant Dean of Global Education and Strategic Partnerships
Community Colleges of SpokaneMirka Martel
Head of Research, Evaluation and Learning
Institute of International EducationCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEFHow policy interventions are impacting student planning for study abroad [Recorded live at ICEF North America]
• 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 …
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• 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 CanadaRobin Garcha
Partnerships Director, Solutions Lead
IDP EducationCraig Riggs
Editor in Chief
ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)
CBDO
ICEF
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