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80% of UK universities miss recruitment forecasts

The PIE News

Universities UK International ( UUKi ) has released partial findings from its International Student Recruitment Survey 2025, which garnered responses from 54 universities. Arrowsmith said the results are “critical” in helping build an accurate picture of the current international recruitment landscape in the UK.

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Beyond the bottom line: rethinking recruitment strategy and cost

The PIE News

However, as many colleagues have reminded me, assessing the value of international student recruitment purely through a financial lens overlooks the broader strategic benefits universities may seek. Equally significant are opportunity costs associated with academic staff engagement in international recruitment.

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Beyond the Margin: When might low net revenue in international student recruitment be justified?

HEPI

Vincenzo Raimo is an independent international higher education consultant and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Reading where he was previously Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement. So how can we assess whether low-margin recruitment is justified? Thats not always the case.

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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge likely reflects increased scrutiny from federal and state governments over higher education practices and policies. These changes reflect growing concerns about campus security and the increasingly complex political environment surrounding higher education.

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How to Recruit Undergraduate Students Who Persist

Liaison International

Key Takeaways : Todays undergraduate enrollment and recruitment strategies should be data informed and personalized, prioritizing quality over quantity. “Flipping the funnel” shifts the focus from mass marketing to building meaningful, tailored connections with students, ensuring better matches and higher retention rates.

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Why graduates should work in higher education professional services

Wonkhe

Graduates are looking for interesting jobs and universities are looking to recruit a diverse workforce. Emily Owen asks whether professional services at universities should be looking to recruit recent graduates The post Why graduates should work in higher education professional services appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Is the international recruitment bubble about to burst?

Wonkhe

New immigration numbers are out - and higher education has expanded again. Jim Dickinson considers the potential fall out from the figures The post Is the international recruitment bubble about to burst? appeared first on Wonkhe.