Global Student Marketing Podcast - IDP Connect

Episode 18: Fair access and participation - what have we learned from the new OfS approach so far? (UK-HOME)

Our new episode “Fair access and participation’’ discusses the current picture within the admissions and recruitment landscape within UK universities alongside key learnings from the new OfS (The Office for Students) approach so far. Aaron Porter, Policy Consultant, IDP Connect is joined by Krisha Bainham, Head of Widening Access at University of Derby.

Episode 17: Global State of Play: What's next for the Student Journey and Student Support? (GLOBAL-INTERNATIONAL)

This episode explores global trends in the field of international education through a panel discussion. The expert panel features four leading women in international education from Canada, the US, and the UK. Speakers Vivienne Stern, Director of Universities UK International (UUKi), Virginia Macchiavello, Associate Vice President of International Development at Centennial College, Livia Castellanos, Executive Lead International Education and Jurisdictional Initiatives at the Government of Saskatchewan, and Sarah Mackey, Director of International Enrollment Management at Northeastern University discuss challenges they've faced during the pandemic, how they have navigated the digital transformation process, and their views on the future of international education. Moderated by Christine Wach, Director of Client Partnerships for North America at IDP Connect.

Episode 16: Looking ahead to Clearing 2022 (UK-HOME)

We explore the current admission challenges and Clearing in episode 16 of our latest podcast. Our new episode “Looking ahead to 2022 Clearing’’ discusses the current picture within the admissions landscape within UK universities alongside opportunities and challenges looking ahead to Clearing 2022. Aaron Porter, Policy Consultant, IDP Connect is joined by Paul Woods, Director of Student Marketing and UK Recruitment at Middlesex University London.

Episode 15: Where next for HE admissions reform? (UK-HOME)

Our new episode “Where next for HE admissions reform?” discusses the effectiveness of the current admissions system within UK universities, widening access and participation as well as the government’s response to the Augar review. Aaron Porter, Associate Director, IDP Connect is joined by Liam Owens, Director of Student Recruitment & Administration, Edge Hill University.

Episode 14: Exploring the domestic postgraduate recruitment landscape (UK-HOME)

The latest episode ‘Exploring the domestic postgraduate recruitment landscape’ explores how postgraduate recruitment has changed across the sector, focusing on perspectives from the January intake and shifts impacting the student experience. Aaron Porter, Associate Director of IDP Connect, is joined by esteemed guests Danielle Fitzgerald, Director of the Future Students Office at University of Leicester, and Dominic Davis, Interim Director of Strategy and Planning at City, University of London. The episode also explores how changes in funding and key policy decisions have impacted demand and discussions on the long-term impacts of these changes.