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Vicky Lewis
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Independent consultant working with higher education institutions on international strategy development and implementation planning

http://linkedin.com/in/drvickylewis
www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk
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Vicky Lewis @drvickylewis.bsky.social · Nov 25
Quick intro for new contacts.
Independent consultant working with universities on international strategy.
Former International Director with research interests in int'l HE.
Report on UK HEI global engagement strategies.
Active member of EAIE.
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Global Strategies Report - April 2021
Global Strategies Report - April 2021. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 1 January 1970 at 01:00 by .
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A valuable case study (of US campuses in South Korea) that demolishes the myth that 'if you build it, they will come'. This piece draws on lessons learned to articulate positive guidance relevant for any university considering establishing an overseas campus.

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Branch campuses and the mirage of demand
by Kyuseok Kim As US universities confront declining domestic enrolments, political instability, and intensified scrutiny over their financial and ideological foundations, a growing number are once…
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July 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Encouraging more students to leave the UK to study abroad should be a key component of the country’s coming new international education strategy, experts have said, after declines in participation in recent years. @patrickjack.bsky.social reports
#AcademicSky
International strategy must address outward mobility too - UUKi
Dips in UK students studying abroad must be tackled to ‘add credibility’ to debates about internationalisation
www.timeshighereducation.com
April 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Australia’s governing Labor Party has flagged an increase to what was already the world’s highest student visa application charge, framing the A$2,000 fee as part of its “responsible savings” to help bankroll its election promises
#AcademicSky #EduSky
Another big rise in Australian student visa fees planned
Labor proposes A$400 hike to what are already the highest fees in the world with the opposition Liberal Party planning even steeper increases
www.timeshighereducation.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Here’s a short blog on research, blog-writing and next steps. How wading through treacle can be turned into ‘taking messy action’, overcoming perfectionist procrastinator tendencies and just getting on with it.

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From wading through treacle to taking messy action
From wading through treacle to taking messy action. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 23 April 2025 at 16:51 by Vicky Lewis.
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April 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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In my final blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities’ international strategies, I highlight discussion points from the blog series, sparked by the comments of the many people who engaged with it on LinkedIn.

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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 12
UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 12. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 9 April 2025 at 16:55 by Vicky Lewis.
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April 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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We’re now recruiting for a Dean for our new College of Health and Society at Buckinghamshire New University - details below, reshares appreciated alumniglobal.com/job/dean-hea...
Dean of the College of Health and Society, Buckinghamshire New University - Alumni Global
Originally established as a School of Science and Art in 1891, our University has been transforming lives for 130 years. We’re proud to make a difference because of the education we pro...
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April 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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In my latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities’ international strategies, I highlight a few missing KPIs and ask whether we really need to measure everything? Are KPIs a help or a hindrance?
@douglasproctor.bsky.social @lizziegadd.bsky.social
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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 11
UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 11. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 2 April 2025 at 17:37 by Vicky Lewis.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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My latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities' international strategies explores those related to global rank and reputation. How best to use KPIs to support the building of a distinctive - non-rankings-obsessed - reputation?

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UK universities international KPIs - PART 10
UK universities international KPIs - PART 10. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 26 March 2025 at 18:16 by Vicky Lewis.
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March 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities' international strategies - exploring those related to internationalisation of the staff base and associated professional development.
@douglasproctor.bsky.social @j-ielt.bsky.social

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UK universities international KPIs - PART 9
UK universities international KPIs - PART 9. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 19 March 2025 at 17:20 by Vicky Lewis.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Reposted by Vicky Lewis
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Poor from the government; astute from @wonkhe.bsky.social wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
Keep on paying the Immigration Health Surcharge upfront, government tells researchers
Peers’ calls for a more attractive visa system for UK science get rebuffed
wonkhe.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
drvickylewis.bsky.social
An inspiring reminder of the bigger picture across the global higher education ecosystem in this @hesa-highered.bsky.social podcast where @alexusherhesa.bsky.social interviews Hilligje Van't Land from the International Association of Universities (IAU).

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Connecting Universities in a Divided World: International Association of Universities’ Mission
There are a lot of transnational associations of universities out there. Some are meant to advance specific political goals, like the European Universities Association.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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In my latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities’ international strategies, I explore those relating to international research and knowledge exchange.

@douglasproctor.bsky.social @iamjulievincent.bsky.social @fionajanehunter.bsky.social

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UK universities international KPIs - PART 8
UK universities international KPIs - PART 8. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 12 March 2025 at 16:22 by Vicky Lewis.
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March 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Record number of US students apply for UK undergraduate degrees

“Experts had previously suggested that UK institutions might benefit from international students being put off by Donald Trump’s new administration,” writes @twilliamsthe.bsky.social via @timeshighered.bsky.social. #academicsky #edusky
Record number of US students apply for UK undergraduate degrees
Figures suggest demand may have risen after Donald Trump’s inauguration in November
www.timeshighereducation.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
drvickylewis.bsky.social
Latest blog on university KPIs relating to international student experience, success and alumni engagement. Looking beyond purely quantitative measures, aiming for continuous improvement, focusing on distinctiveness and impact.
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UK universities international KPIs - PART 7
UK universities international KPIs - PART 7. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 5 March 2025 at 09:37 by Vicky Lewis.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
drvickylewis.bsky.social
My latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs explores those relating to international and intercultural experiences and exposure (from global mobility to curriculum internationalisation).
Opportunities to move from input to impact measures?

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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 6
UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 6. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 25 February 2025 at 18:06 by Vicky Lewis.
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February 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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In my latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs, I explore those relating to international student recruitment to the home campus (often used as a proxy for ‘international success’)
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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 5
UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 5. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 19 February 2025 at 15:58 by Vicky Lewis.
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February 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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My latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs explores those relating to #TNE, an area of growing interest. How do recent strategies measure TNE success? Is there any imaginative practice? What’s missing and where's there room for innovation?
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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 4
UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 4. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 12 February 2025 at 16:57 by Vicky Lewis.
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February 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Some good news about outbound student mobility from the UK, making an international experience more accessible to disadvantaged students.
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Outbound mobility
Outbound mobility. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 10 February 2025 at 14:32 by Vicky Lewis.
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February 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
drvickylewis.bsky.social
Enjoyed delivering a session today at British Council event on futureproofing UK-Romania HE collaboration.

I covered good practice in international strategy (@uofglasgow.bsky.social case study) and the role of TNE.
@janetilieva.bsky.social

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Futureproofing UK-Romania higher education collaboration | British Council
Second UK-Romania higher education collaboration forum on 5-6 February 2025
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February 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
drvickylewis.bsky.social
In my latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs, I set out what a good KPI looks like, highlighting traps to avoid and tips to follow (based on a mixture of my research into international strategies and my professional experience).

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UK universities international KPIs - PART 3
UK universities international KPIs - PART 3. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 4 February 2025 at 16:35 by Vicky Lewis.
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February 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Interesting speculation from ICEF Monitor on what may lie ahead for international students in the US - and their institutions - under the second Trump presidency.

A lot of potential change is on the table. It's currently unclear what will actually be implemented.

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US: International education sector braces as a second Trump presidency takes shape - ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment
The first time Donald Trump was president of the United States, he implemented a ban on travel to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries, suspended the issuance of H1-Bs (post-study work visas), ...
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February 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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🌍 Do you have an interesting perspective on European Universities Alliances? 🌍

If so, the EAIE (European Association for International Education) is inviting contributions to the summer issue of its Forum magazine.

Deadline is 14 March 2025. Details below.

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Publish an article and become an author | EAIE
As an EAIE author, you will have the opportunity to participate in a global dialogue with a highly receptive audience of thousands of professionals worldwide.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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UK TNE enrolments set to rise while recruitment of international students to UK-based campuses declines. This @uniworldnews.bsky.social piece includes commentary on developments from @tsiligkiris.bsky.social, @janetilieva.bsky.social and me, among others.

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TNE numbers will overtake foreign students in UK – Experts
Experts say that it is not a question of if, but when, the number of students studying for British higher education qualifications offshore through tr...
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January 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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My latest blog for Halpin on 3 university Global Centre models (for building an in-country presence), sharing the different approaches taken by the UK's @official-uom.bsky.social, Ireland's @ucddublin.bsky.social and Australia's University of Melbourne.

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The strategic benefits of university Global Centres: lessons from 3 models - Halpin
When strategically aligned and appropriately resourced, UK University centres based internationally can have an immensely positive impact on a university’s profile in its chosen region.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Excellent piece by @neilmosley.bsky.social on the realities of the online international student market. Valuable context-setting and clear advice. Required reading for any UK university exploring this type of provision.
neilmosley.bsky.social Neil Mosley @neilmosley.bsky.social · Jan 28
"on the surface the international online education market is very appealing...but the international online student market is one where the scale of the opportunity somewhat clouds the realities."
Key misconceptions about the online international student market — Neil Mosley Consulting
Exploring key misconceptions about the online international student market, including pricing, level of demand, recruitment strategies, and challenges for UK universities.
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January 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM