Stella Sibbit (she/her)
@stellainscotland.bsky.social
Posting in a personal capacity mostly on international education. #TeamUofG. Kiwi in Scotland. Parent of two. Lover of a good flat white.
🎁An early Christmas present for HE www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
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December 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🎁An early Christmas present for HE www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
I am loving the Visit Scotland toolkit for HE. If you are a HE marketer with international audiences do check out the beautiful imagery and messaging here www.scotland.org/more-info/to...
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I am loving the Visit Scotland toolkit for HE. If you are a HE marketer with international audiences do check out the beautiful imagery and messaging here www.scotland.org/more-info/to...
Often when we think of TNE we think of, for example, UK Universities opening a branch in China or Australian Universities with a campus in Vietnam. But what about US -> UK TNE? thepienews.com/arizona-stat...
Arizona State University launches ASU London
Arizona State University is creating ASU London to give students an international study experience, combining UK undergraduate degrees with the opportunity to pursue a master’s at ASU in the US.
thepienews.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Often when we think of TNE we think of, for example, UK Universities opening a branch in China or Australian Universities with a campus in Vietnam. But what about US -> UK TNE? thepienews.com/arizona-stat...
33% increase in international students searching for Bachelors degrees in China monitor.icef.com/2025/10/asia...
Asia “consolidating as the leading destination region” for international students
A new report from the British Council and Studyportals shows that international students are increasingly choosing to study in Asian destinations. Students are drawn by the greater affordability, exp
monitor.icef.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 AM
33% increase in international students searching for Bachelors degrees in China monitor.icef.com/2025/10/asia...
Students are delayed or redirecting study applications after major policy news from intended destinations thepienews.com/policy-uncer...
Policy uncertainty emerges as top barrier to student mobility
Unclear policy changes in destination markets are becoming major barriers to international student mobility, a new survey has found.
thepienews.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Students are delayed or redirecting study applications after major policy news from intended destinations thepienews.com/policy-uncer...
Rollout dates for reduction of Graduate Visa from 24m to 18m confirmed thepienews.com/shorter-grad...
Shorter Graduate Route from January 2027, UK govt confirms
While the Graduate Route visa will be cut from two years to 18 months from January 2027, financial requirements are also set to increase from November 2025.
thepienews.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Rollout dates for reduction of Graduate Visa from 24m to 18m confirmed thepienews.com/shorter-grad...
Half of all students studying through a UK TNE are in Asia monitor.icef.com/2025/10/uk-t...
UK transnational education enrolments poised to surpass onshore students this decade
The latest available numbers from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) tell us that there were 732,285 international students in UK higher education in 2023/24, representing a modest dip (-4
monitor.icef.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Half of all students studying through a UK TNE are in Asia monitor.icef.com/2025/10/uk-t...
More than half of prospective students use AI to help in their study search monitor.icef.com/2025/10/grow...
Growing use of AI for study abroad decisions highlights importance of multi-channel marketing strategies
Findings from IDP’s latest Emerging Futures: Voice of the International Student survey reveal students’ rapidly growing interest in using AI to research destinations, institutions,
monitor.icef.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
More than half of prospective students use AI to help in their study search monitor.icef.com/2025/10/grow...
Really insightful piece about women balancing an EMBA with personal and professional responsibilities. Behind paywall but if you work at a Uni you'll likely have access ⬇️ www.ft.com/content/25b0...
The executive MBA work-life-study balancing act
The degree is famously demanding and women often have additional responsibilities — so how do students cope?
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October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Really insightful piece about women balancing an EMBA with personal and professional responsibilities. Behind paywall but if you work at a Uni you'll likely have access ⬇️ www.ft.com/content/25b0...
UK the top destination for international students, amidst concerns about the US thepienews.com/uk-tops-list...
UK tops list for international student appeal
An ApplyBoard survey has found the UK as the top choice for international students, as the diversification of study destinations continues.
thepienews.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
UK the top destination for international students, amidst concerns about the US thepienews.com/uk-tops-list...
Great to see Birmingham and Glasgow teaming up for this important careers initiative thepienews.com/top-uk-unis-...
Top UK unis partner on career initiatives for India and China
Career support initiatives in two of the biggest Asian countries come both the Russell Group universities aim to help their Indian and Chinese graduates kick-start careers with a competitive advantage...
thepienews.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Great to see Birmingham and Glasgow teaming up for this important careers initiative thepienews.com/top-uk-unis-...
9 million international students by the end of the decade, but where will they be going? monitor.icef.com/2025/09/the-...
The four key trends that will shape international student mobility for the next decade
The following has been adapted from the opening plenary given by Editor in Chief Craig Riggs at the ICEF Monitor Global Summit in London, 12 September 2025.A year ago, in this very room, we looke
monitor.icef.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
9 million international students by the end of the decade, but where will they be going? monitor.icef.com/2025/09/the-...
Having spent a good amount of time there over the years, it's easy to see why Seoul has been named the world's best student city. Significantly more affordable than many of the other cities on the list too! monitor.icef.com/2025/08/asia...
Asian destinations show their strength in latest ranking of student cities
The QS Best Student Cities 2026 rankings were released last month, and, for the first time ever, Seoul has taken the title as the world's best city destination. The Korean capital's move up the table
monitor.icef.com
August 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Having spent a good amount of time there over the years, it's easy to see why Seoul has been named the world's best student city. Significantly more affordable than many of the other cities on the list too! monitor.icef.com/2025/08/asia...
Post-study work rights aren't just a benefit—they're the key factor determining whether international students can earn back their investment from a global education 💼https://monitor.icef.com/2025/08/how-post-study-work-rights-can-make-or-break-the-return-on-investment-for-study-abroad/
How post-study work rights can make or break the return on investment for study abroad
The following is a guest post contributed by Tim O'Brien and Claire Clifford from INTO University Partnerships, where Tim is the Senior Vice President, New Partner Development, and Claire the Vice Pr
monitor.icef.com
August 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Post-study work rights aren't just a benefit—they're the key factor determining whether international students can earn back their investment from a global education 💼https://monitor.icef.com/2025/08/how-post-study-work-rights-can-make-or-break-the-return-on-investment-for-study-abroad/
Having recently completed a microcredential in AI, and currently enrolled in an online Cert for leading a DEI network; my experience definitely matches the stats! monitor.icef.com/2025/07/the-...
The surging demand for skills training in a rapidly changing global economy
With more than 175 million users, Coursera is the largest online learning platform in the world. It currently offers more than 16,000 courses in collaboration with 370+ partners. Students can also ea
monitor.icef.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Having recently completed a microcredential in AI, and currently enrolled in an online Cert for leading a DEI network; my experience definitely matches the stats! monitor.icef.com/2025/07/the-...
More Nepalese students are choosing the UK over Australia. Here's why thepienews.com/explained-wh...
Explained: why Nepalese students are choosing the UK
The PIE travelled to Nepal to investigate the growth in Nepalese students choosing to study in the UK, as demand shifts from Australia.
thepienews.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
More Nepalese students are choosing the UK over Australia. Here's why thepienews.com/explained-wh...
Students continue to seek destinations outside the big four, with my homeland on the rise 🥝 www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-zea...
New Zealand universities see record income from overseas students
Foreign student numbers rebound despite fee increases as other anglophone countries impose immigration restrictions
www.timeshighereducation.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Students continue to seek destinations outside the big four, with my homeland on the rise 🥝 www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-zea...
💷 46% of international students in the UK always or often worry about money; and many more findings in this report of International Students experiences in the UK (links to PDF) www.ukcisa.org.uk/media/nv0ng4...
www.ukcisa.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
💷 46% of international students in the UK always or often worry about money; and many more findings in this report of International Students experiences in the UK (links to PDF) www.ukcisa.org.uk/media/nv0ng4...
France targeting globally mobile Indian students with aspirations to increase inbound students three fold economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/fr...
France expands educational opportunities for Indian students; aims to welcome 30,000 students by 2030
France is actively seeking to deepen its strategic partnership with India by aiming to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030, a significant increase from the current 8,000. To achieve this, France is in...
economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
France targeting globally mobile Indian students with aspirations to increase inbound students three fold economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/fr...
Closely following the EU trade negotiations this week - it would be great to see any future Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU including the option for study 👩🎓https://monitor.icef.com/2025/05/plans-afoot-to-stimulate-uk-eu-student-mobility-under-new-terms/
Plans afoot to stimulate UK–EU student mobility under new terms
The UK government has opened negotiations with the European Union to restart a youth mobility scheme to and from the UK. The expectation is that this may result in the UK rejoining the massive Erasmu
monitor.icef.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Closely following the EU trade negotiations this week - it would be great to see any future Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU including the option for study 👩🎓https://monitor.icef.com/2025/05/plans-afoot-to-stimulate-uk-eu-student-mobility-under-new-terms/
I've been lucky to have many brilliant managers during my career, who have supported me to do my best work. I always strive to do the same for my team 🤩 on.ft.com/3Sgoh5E
What makes a positive difference to the way that staff feel about work?
Good managers are a valuable asset and have a big impact at the team and company level
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May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I've been lucky to have many brilliant managers during my career, who have supported me to do my best work. I always strive to do the same for my team 🤩 on.ft.com/3Sgoh5E
Disappointing to see the Graduate Route slashed from 24 to 18 months in the Immigration white paper thepienews.com/breaking-uk-...
Breaking: UK Graduate Route reduced to 18 months under immigration white paper
The UK government's immigration white paper is tightening every area of the UK's immigration system, including study, work and family.
thepienews.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Disappointing to see the Graduate Route slashed from 24 to 18 months in the Immigration white paper thepienews.com/breaking-uk-...
Enroly acquired by Ecctis #edtech thepienews.com/breaking-ecc...
Breaking: Ecctis acquires edtech platform Enroly
The award-winning admissions platform Enroly has been acquired by Ecctis, ending months of speculation over potential buyers.
thepienews.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Enroly acquired by Ecctis #edtech thepienews.com/breaking-ecc...
The FT highlighting the latest intel about international student flows (subscription required): Studyportals data shows overseas interest in US courses was down 15 per cent last month compared with March 2024, while the UK registered a 13 per cent increase in the same period. on.ft.com/3GFUdxL
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May 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The FT highlighting the latest intel about international student flows (subscription required): Studyportals data shows overseas interest in US courses was down 15 per cent last month compared with March 2024, while the UK registered a 13 per cent increase in the same period. on.ft.com/3GFUdxL
A challenging time for the sector with 4 in 5 UK unis missing their Sept international targets. I suspect things will look better this Sept but time will tell thepienews.com/80-of-uk-uni...
80% of UK universities miss recruitment forecasts
UUKi's International Student Recruitment Survey 2025 highlights ongoing challenges for international recruitment at UK universities.
thepienews.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A challenging time for the sector with 4 in 5 UK unis missing their Sept international targets. I suspect things will look better this Sept but time will tell thepienews.com/80-of-uk-uni...