# ICEF Podcast 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [“Good, steady, and disciplined’’: New Zealand's plan for sustainable international enrolment growth](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/good-steady-and-disciplined-new-zealands-plan-for-sustainable-international-enrolment-growth-HMLGh1hU) _2026-06-26 · contact@icef.com (Craig Riggs - Editor in Chief (ICEF), Sharon-May McCrostie - Director International and Sector Engagement (Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao), Celia Coombes - Director Visa (Students Immigration New Zealand | Rōpū Manene), Martijn van de Veen - CBDO (ICEF), Rod Hearps - VP Oceania (ICEF))_ 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 students Main topic: “Good, steady, and disciplined’’: New Zealand's plan for sustainable international enrolment growth This episode is sponsored by: ICEF Academy with Rod Hearps… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/462fd55c-35c3-4567-8ef1-5c389d600141/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/audio/group/64d407d2-7929-431b-b62a-fada79b3c9da/group-item/a2424b82-6a8e-4762-9382-301fa5fcc430/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Student flows are shifting - are agencies following suit?](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/student-flows-are-shifting-are-agencies-following-suit-lv4NIbKs) _2026-05-25 · contact@icef.com (Martijn van de Veen (host) - CBDO (ICEF), Craig Riggs - Editor in Chief (ICEF), Alexandre Argenta - President (BELTA - Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association))_ 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… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/462fd55c-35c3-4567-8ef1-5c389d600141/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/audio/group/719096d0-a6ef-4bc6-8955-82878644bb9d/group-item/8df1ccd8-440c-4a27-9f83-2fe28b3b0407/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Sustainable international student recruitment from a UK-China perspective](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainable-international-student-recruitment-from-a-uk-china-perspective-AIigs66r) _2026-04-27 · contact@icef.com (Martijn van de Veen (host) - CBDO (ICEF), Craig Riggs - Editor in Chief (ICEF), Christina Ke - Managing Director (Uoffer Global), Dave Amor - Founder & Director (Higher Insights Ltd.), Jian Li - Deputy Director (Education) (British Council), Cheryl Xu - Director of China Office (University of Portsmouth), Kiran Patel - Senior Director Commercial & Deputy Head of China (CBBC))_ 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… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/462fd55c-35c3-4567-8ef1-5c389d600141/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/audio/group/2085cb88-46c2-4603-aea8-e267e9dbbd4e/group-item/4f30d2b1-2977-4fbd-a21e-46dffcb30f5a/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Are you using the right digital channels to reach international students?](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-using-the-right-digital-channels-to-reach-international-students-t_DMmm4w) _2026-03-25 · contact@icef.com (Martijn van de Veen (host) - CBDO (ICEF), Craig Riggs - Editor in Chief (ICEF), Jennifer Parsons - Exec Director of Partnerships (UniQuest), Nicolas Chu - CEO & Founder (Sinorbis))_ 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… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/462fd55c-35c3-4567-8ef1-5c389d600141/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/audio/group/0afb170d-9954-4740-8909-346873372688/group-item/ebc2a193-515f-45b3-bd2c-47391cf7bbfc/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Students are switching to AI for search. Are you ready?](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/students-are-switching-to-ai-for-search-are-you-ready-r85OqvFp) _2026-02-19 · contact@icef.com (Martijn van de Veen (host) - CBDO (ICEF), Craig Riggs - Editor in Chief (ICEF), Tim O'Brien - SVP - New Partner Development (INTO University Partnerships), Guus Goorts - Education Marketing Coach & Author (Guus Goorts Online Marketing Training for HE))_ 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… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/462fd55c-35c3-4567-8ef1-5c389d600141/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/audio/group/ff1e7fb9-fd2f-4162-a6b1-80944fb24f55/group-item/8be3b040-e400-44f1-a2b6-16eb42710c89/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolment](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/stop-losing-applicants-how-qualification-recognition-drives-seamless-international-enrolment-wonzobqQ) _2026-01-21 · contact@icef.com (Noah W. Sobe - Chief of Section Higher Education (UNESCO), Craig Riggs - Editor in Chief (ICEF), Martijn van de Veen (host) - CBDO (ICEF), Esther T. Benjamin - CEO and Executive Director (World Education Services (WES)))_ 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 experience Main topic: Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolment with Noah W. Sobe Chief of Section, Higher Education UNESCO Esther T. Benjamin CEO and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/7ee06c9d-51c1-4529-986e-41fbcb177dc9/audio/cc2500a8-7144-4a3d-8fec-4a2f3b287d80/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/engine-of-growth-the-true-value-and-impact-of-the-international-education-sector-Me9y_sJ8) _2025-12-12 · contact@icef.com (Jeremy Neufeld (IFP), Natalie Lulia (Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao), Cindy McIntyre (Canadian Bureau for International Education - CBIE), Martijn van de Veen (ICEF), Craig Riggs (ICEF Monitor))_ News & developments: - There are now more than 400,000 international students in Germany - New Zealand’s international student numbers climbing amid strong public support Main topic: Engine of growth: The true value and impact of the international education sector with Jeremy Neufeld Director of Immigration Policy IFP Natalie Lulia Regional Director Americas, Europe & Gulf Cooperation Council,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/b1b5ab9f-cbcc-42df-9fa0-43c8ad693a58/audio/55910a1a-a1a4-453a-9a33-ea9cb16717a2/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Live from ICEF Berlin 2025: Current trends in international student recruitment](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/live-from-icef-berlin-2025-current-trends-in-international-student-recruitment-u_dgl4Aa) _2025-11-18 · contact@icef.com (Novie Tajuddin (Education Malaysia), Shawn Silverstone (Coquitlam School District), Philippe Taza (Higher Education Marketing), Andrew Mangion (EC English Language Centres), Craig Riggs (ICEF Monitor), Martijn van de Veen (ICEF))_ 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 year Main topic: Live from ICEF Berlin 2025: Current trends in international student recruitment with Novie Tajuddin CEO Education Malaysia Shawn Silverstone Director of international… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/1b7635ef-451c-40b8-acc6-6d5269d5de9a/audio/283aed34-5134-4449-a070-09514ca94659/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Beyond the offer letter: The services that drive international student success](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-the-offer-letter-the-services-that-drive-international-student-success-TAKVxVjT) _2025-10-16 · contact@icef.com (Sarah Todd (QS), Gordon Scott (Successful Graduate), Martijn van de Veen (ICEF), Craig Riggs (ICEF Monitor))_ 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 schedule Main topic: Beyond the offer letter: The services that drive international student success Sarah Todd Principal Consultant QS Gordon Scott Managing Director Successful Graduate Craig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF Monitor… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/9511cdd5-23e8-4e95-a693-82e8542b1a9b/audio/d41b91f2-e807-4970-ba2b-2e347ce79998/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DU8KSBS9SE1w) _2025-10-16 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [From 'policy focused' to 'student centred': A new era in international education?](https://icef-exchange.simplecast.com/episodes/from-policy-focused-to-student-centred-a-new-era-in-international-education-qVlQK1Ff) _2025-09-19 · contact@icef.com (Craig Riggs (ICEF Monitor), Martijn van de Veen (ICEF))_ • Main topic: From 'policy focused' to 'student centred': A new era in international education? with Craig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF Monitor Martijn van de Veen (host) CBDO ICEF [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/4c8879fb-e407-4e6f-b592-c8f407958a7a/episodes/1dcec251-5d4a-427d-9520-e7e132f911a9/audio/326ce75f-0de9-4f96-b457-a6459473bf8c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=w69N8XMB)