# international education (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover international education. Page: Feed: --- ## PSO's Anthea Middleton - on skills for the energy transition _2026-08-11 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode Claire is joined by the CEO of Powering Skills Organisation, Anthea Middleton, to discuss skills for the energy sector and the changes happening within it. As Claire notes in her introduction to this episode - energy is the second major transition (alongside AI/technology) the Australian economy is going through and she welcomes more voices on the podcast to discuss the skills… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19628902-pso-s-anthea-middleton-on-skills-for-the-energy-transition.mp3) ## Emma King (HumanAbility) & Natalie Turmine (SaCSA) - the changing VET sector & their changing industries _2026-07-26 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire spoke with Natalie Turmine, CEO of Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) and Emma King OAM, CEO of HumanAbility, who head up the Jobs and Skills Councils responsible for: Arts, Personal Services, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality (SaCSA), and Aged and Disability, Children’s Education and Care, Health, Human Services, Sport and Recreation (HumanAbility)… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19552458-emma-king-humanability-natalie-turmine-sacsa-the-changing-vet-sector-their-changing-industries.mp3) ## [“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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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) ## Prof. Michelle Trudgett - Indigenous leadership, equity and excellence _2026-06-24 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof. Michelle Trudgett, DVC Indigenous Leadership, Western Sydney University. Here are the links mentioned in the interview: Know your worth: valuing Indigenous leadership positions in Australian higher education https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080X.2026.2670000 Indigenous Centre of Excellence at Western Sydney University:… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19395301-prof-michelle-trudgett-indigenous-leadership-equity-and-excellence.mp3) ## Alex White - why we need to focus on TAFE delivering on students' employment goals... and lots more _2026-06-16 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Alex White, the CEO of the Victorian TAFE Association, to discuss a new research report and Alex's broader insights into VET and the public TAFE sector. The VTA's new TAFE Employment Outcomes report is available on their website: https://vta.vic.edu.au/employment-outcomes-report/ Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19353622-alex-white-why-we-need-to-focus-on-tafe-delivering-on-students-employment-goals-and-lots-more.mp3) ## Voyage's Matthew Donlon on what students are saying about Australia, about AI, and more _2026-06-10 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by the founder and CEO of Voyage, Matthew Donlon, to discuss student perceptions of and questions about studying in Australia, how they are reacting to conflict and global uncertainty and what they want from institutions as AI reshapes the graduate jobs market. The Voyage website is: https://myvoyage.io/app/thesocialsource And details of the the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19323598-voyage-s-matthew-donlon-on-what-students-are-saying-about-australia-about-ai-and-more.mp3) ## [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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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) ## Prof. Phillip Dawson on what comes next with AI in education... _2026-05-20 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof. Phillip Dawson from CRADLE at Deakin University. During the episode you'll hear them mention the following resources: The Castlereagh Statement: https://castlereagh.ai/ Research on academic cheating by Prof. Guy Curtis and colleagues: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40979-026-00215-z (open access) Prof. Dawson's LinkedIn post with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19213397-prof-phillip-dawson-on-what-comes-next-with-ai-in-education.mp3) ## Rishen Shekhar with some great ideas on fixing international education _2026-05-05 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Rishen Shekhar to discuss his experiences in the Australian international education sector and where it needs to head to next. Here are links to some of the articles and reports Rishen discusses: Jon Chew 'Implications of rising inexplicable student visa rejections'… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19131514-rishen-shekhar-with-some-great-ideas-on-fixing-international-education.mp3) ## [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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/17DcJC31fk5A) _2026-04-27 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## Assuring learning and encouraging aspiration in the AI era - Prof. Kevin Ashford-Rowe and Erin Jancauskas _2026-04-21 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof. Kevin Ashford-Rowe, Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching at QUT and Dr Erin Jancauskas, Chief Academic and Partnerships Officer at Online Education Services (OES) to discuss how we can assure learning and encourage aspiration as AI transforms teaching and learning. In the episode they discuss the following reports and articles: OES -… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/19049852-assuring-learning-and-encouraging-aspiration-in-the-ai-era-prof-kevin-ashford-rowe-and-erin-jancauskas.mp3) ## Building a legacy in the private tertiary sector - insights from Analytics Institute of Australia _2026-03-26 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by three senior leaders at the Analytics Institute of Australia (Pankaj Goel, Sarthak Goel and Rolf Baum) to learn about what it's like leading an international private higher education provider as the sector goes through a number of policy changes, as well as educating and preparing students for work in an AI-era. During the interview - Sarthak… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/18909921-building-a-legacy-in-the-private-tertiary-sector-insights-from-analytics-institute-of-australia.mp3) ## [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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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) ## CIT's Dr Margot McNeill on the changes happening in VET _2026-02-26 · What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector_ In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by the CEO of Canberra Institute of Technology, Dr Margot McNeill, to discuss some of the key reforms in VET including: TAFE Centres of Excellence National Qualifications Reform the National TAFE Network women in leadership, and why we need to shift from RPL to "recognition of prior experience". Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/345782/episodes/18750388-cit-s-dr-margot-mcneill-on-the-changes-happening-in-vet.mp3) ## [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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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))) · ICEF Podcast_ 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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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)) · ICEF Podcast_ 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) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/trocH2E9RI3A) _2025-10-16 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [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)) · ICEF Podcast_ • 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)