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The IC Collective
Our flagship event for senior international education professionals to learn, share and debate in an interactive, supportive and friendly environment.
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Join us to hear expert speakers’ reflections, share your own experiences and engage in a conversation about adapting strategies and building resilience in a dynamic international student recruitment space.
The complimentary IC Global Cafés connect sector experts from around the world, creating networking, learning, coaching and mentoring opportunities. They are a collaborative community for education professionals to share, debate and learn with and from each other.
By joining The IC Global Community, you will receive The IC Global newsletters and you will be invited to IC Global Cafés and IC Cafés (for those who are Heads, Directors and senior managers).
The IC Global Cafés
The IC Global Cafés provide international education sector professionals with best practice and advice from global experts and influencers.
The IC Cafés
These IC Cafés are targeted to Heads, Directors, PVCs/VPs of International and Global Engagement, and professionals working for an institution.
Previous IC Global Cafés
At this IC Global Café we’ll be focusing on the role of agents to support universities’ international student recruitment strategies as well as wider benefits such as alumni and employability. We’ll discuss agent training and examples of successful collaborations between agents, universities and students; the evolving role of agents over the next 5-10 years; and share strategies and advice for universities looking to enhance relationships with both students and agents.
At this IC Global Café we’ll explore how UK higher education institutions can expand beyond traditional approaches to international education. The session will focus on working in partnership with regional and industry stakeholders to enhance educational offerings, align with local workforce needs, and drive economic growth.
At this IC Global Café we’ll explore recent developments in international student recruitment as well as future predictions over the next 6 to 12 months. Featuring data provided by IDP Connect on key markets, including the UK, Australia, United States and Canada, the session will also include practical tips and actionable strategies to "turn the tide" on current recruitment challenges.
At this IC Café we’ll discuss how we can harness digital technologies and implement sustainable practices to shape the future of international education.
Following the launch of the British Council & Universities UK International (UUKi) report on ‘Managing risk and developing responsible transnational education (TNE) partnerships’, where the report highlights the importance of well-managed TNE, we’re bringing this topic to The IC Cafe to provide you with practical strategies and tips to build sustainable partnerships.
At this IC Café we will outline a brand and communications roadmap to raising your institution’s profile and managing its reputation within your key international markets.
At this IC Café our guest speakers will be focusing on key recommendations for the new UK government to sustain and enhance the international student experience.
Guest speaker will explore: Principles for international research partnerships, mechanisms for funding, policies for managing risk in partnerships and will provide an institutional case study.