Expertise in Labour Mobility

WEBINAR: HOW TO INCREASE STUDENT NUMBERS, KEEP THEM HAPPY, AND INFLUENCE RECOMMENDATION
2025-05-13 11:30 - 12:10 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Robin Hallows (Head of Surveys), Guy Perring (Regional Director Surveys – Asia), and Nannette Ripmeester (Regional Director Surveys – Europe and N. America) for the webinar “How to increase student numbers, keep them happy, and influence recommendations” on May 13th, 2025 at 9.30 – 10:10 GMT (11.30 CET).
In this 30 minute session + Q&A, three of our experts will provide an analysis of the latest International Student Barometer data, from 106,427 students, across 132 institutions in 24 countries, to provide you with up to date insights into the global (and regional) student experience.
In particular, the experts explore the following aspects of the international student experience:

Decision factors – what is currently driving choice of destination for international students?
Integration – how does students’ sense of belonging and integration differ across regions, and what are the most important factors you should consider?
Artificial Intelligence – how do students perceive AI? – their usage, expectations, and the perceived impact on their careers.
Employability – how do you ensure your institution understands this most critical aspect of the student experience, and how can you meet their expectations?
Net Promoter Score (NPS) – which factors are the biggest drivers of student recommendation?

By attending this session, you will gain the freshest insights from the world’s largest survey of enrolled students, and understand some of the most important aspects of the student experience that can help you create a competitive advantage on the global higher education landscape. Interested to join? Register here.

LUNCH WEBINAR: HOW IS AI RESHAPING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE ACROSS BORDERS? INSIGHTS FROM THE WORLD'S LARGEST STUDENT SURVEY.
2025-06-26 12:00 - 12:45
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Regional Director Surveys – Europe and N. America) for the lunch webinar about “How Is AI Reshaping the Student Experience Across Borders? Insights from the World’s Largest Student Survey.” on June 26th, 2025 at 12.00 – 12.45 CEST.
The International Student Barometer (ISB) is the largest global survey of currently enrolled students and provides participating institutions with regional, national and global benchmarks. During this lunch webinar, Nannette Ripmeester will share data (100K+ international students) on how currently enrolled students perceive and interact with AI. Interested in knowing more? Have a look at etio and University World News’ related articles about how students perceive and use AI.
This webinar is for the European Digital Education Hub, an EU-funded initiative about digital education.

WEBINAR | From Insight to Impact: Understanding the International Student Voice with the ISB
2025-09-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Regional Director Surveys – Europe and N. America) for the webinar about “From Insight to Impact: Understanding the International Student Voice with the ISB” on September 4th, 2025 at 11.00AM – 12.00PM CET.
The International Student Barometer (ISB) is the largest global survey of currently enrolled students and provides participating institutions with regional, national and global benchmarks. During this webinar, Nannette will illustrate how ISB data helps to interpret data around international student satisfaction across academic, living, and support services. Insights into student motivations, decision-making, and the factors driving happiness and recommendation will be delved into. Moreover, some case studies of how ISB data is used in other countries (Germany, Estonia, Sweden, Finland) to improve institutional performance and attract international students will also be shared.
Key Takeaways
1. Discover global trends in student satisfaction and decision-making.
2. Learn how to benchmark and improve your institution’s performance.
3. Gain actionable insights to strengthen your international recruitment and marketing strategies.
This webinar is for Spanish HEIs. You can register here.

From Data to Impact: Leveraging International Student Insights to Enhance Experience, Recommendation, and Retention
2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:00
Join Dr Sonia Feigenbaum (University of Texas at Austing) and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for their TIEC webinar about “From Data to Impact: Leveraging International Student Insights to Enhance Experience, Recommendation, and Retention” on February 5th 2026 at 11.00 am – 12.00 pm CST.

This webinar will focus on how universities use ISB data to refine their marketing strategies, strengthen support services, and foster an environment that drives student recommendation and retention. This will be quick deep dive into key insights from the International Student Barometer (ISB), the world’s largest global student satisfaction survey. This session will also uncover trends in student expectations and satisfaction, with a particular focus on the strengths of North American higher education institutions in a global comparison.

This is an invitation-only event for TIEC members.

Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education.
2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:15
Join Robin Hallows, Guy Perring, and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful ISB webinar about “Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education” on 22 April 2026 at 9.30am – 10.15am cest.
Drawing on responses from over 100,000 students, the latest insights from the ISB global analysis of the student experience will be shared. As well as global and regional trends analysis, the presenters will also address some commonly asked questions from the world of international education, such as:

What are the top 5 factors influencing students’ choice of institution (and how does this differ between regions?)
What do our different student populations value most when it comes to their arrival experience, their accommodation, or support?
What are student expectations when it comes to employability support?

The presenters will also share with you just how the International Student Barometer delivers all these insights, and why over 25% of the top 100 universities (2025 THE rankings) use it to develop their world-class student experience.
By joining the session, you will:

Receive fresh data-rich insights to inform your understanding of global and regional trends.
Get answers to some of the most burning questions in the world of international education.
Understand how institutions are comparing their student experience against that of their regional and global competitors to develop strategies to improve their competitive position on the global stage.

Keen to know more? Register here.

Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education
2026-04-22 17:00 - 17:45
Join Robin Hallows, Guy Perring, and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful ISB webinar about “Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education” on 22 April 2026 at 17.00pm – 17.45pm cest.
Drawing on responses from over 100,000 students, the latest insights from the ISB global analysis of the student experience will be shared. As well as global and regional trends analysis, the presenters will also address some commonly asked questions from the world of international education, such as:

What are the top 5 factors influencing students’ choice of institution (and how does this differ between regions?)
What do our different student populations value most when it comes to their arrival experience, their accommodation, or support?
What are student expectations when it comes to employability support?

The presenters will also share with you just how the International Student Barometer delivers all these insights, and why over 25% of the top 100 universities (2025 THE rankings) use it to develop their world-class student experience.
By joining the session, you will:

Receive fresh data-rich insights to inform your understanding of global and regional trends.
Get answers to some of the most burning questions in the world of international education.
Understand how institutions are comparing their student experience against that of their regional and global competitors to develop strategies to improve their competitive position on the global stage.

Keen to know more? Register here.

IEASA Webinar | Making Sense of International Student Data: What the ISB tells us and the perspective from Rhodes University
2026-05-18 14:00 - 14:45
Join Orla Quinlan, Chrispinus Mkado, and Nannette Ripmeester for the ISB webinar in association with IEASA about “Making Sense of International Student Data: What the ISB tells us and the perspective from Rhodes University” on May 18th, 2026 at 14.00PM – 14.45PM CET.
This IEASA webinar will explore the International Student Barometer (ISB) as a tool for understanding student perceptions, benchmarking performance, and identifying areas for meaningful improvement. Rather than focusing on the survey itself, the conversation will centre on what institutions can learn from the data and how those insights can be translated into action.
Drawing upon a rich evidence-base for the international student experience, your presenters will help you understand what students value, where they encounter barriers, and how their perceptions compare across benchmark groups. The webinar will detail how higher education institutions can interpret ISB data in practical ways, with a focus on institutional learning, student experience, and informed decision-making.
Nannette Ripmeester will provide an overview of the kinds of insights the ISB generates, and Orla Quinlan from Rhodes University will share an institutional perspective on working with the data in practice. Together, the speakers will offer a grounded conversation on how student feedback can be translated into meaningful institutional practice.
By joining the session, you will:

Gain fresh insights from the world’s largest survey of enrolled students.
Discover global trends in student satisfaction and decision-making.
Understand how this is being put into practice, in African Higher Education institutions.

Keen to know more? You can register here.

ISB Webinar | Global by Design: International Student Experience, AI, and the Future of Canadian Higher Education.
2026-06-04 21:00 - 21:45
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Regional Director Surveys – Europe and N. America) and Dr Douglas Proctor (York University, Canada) for the webinar about “Global by Design: International Student Experience, AI, and the Future of Canadian Higher Education.” on June 4th, 2026 at 15.00PM – 15.45PM (21.00PM – 21.45PM CEST).
This webinar will explore the evolving Canadian higher education landscape through the lens of global student voice and institutional strategy. Drawing on early insights from the forthcoming 2026 Global Student Experience report, powered by data from the International Student Barometer (ISB), Nannette will highlight emerging patterns in international students’ expectations, engagement, wellbeing, and value perceptions – and what these mean for Canadian institutions competing in an increasingly complex global market.
The session will also offer a preview of findings from Etio’s upcoming NAFSA 2026 presentation, “How do students use AI? Findings from 100,000+ international students.” These insights shed light on how currently enrolled students are interacting with AI in their studies and career planning, how institutions can make informed, evidence based decisions about AI adoption, and what AI means for employability outcomes for a generation that is truly global by design.
Key Takeaways

Better understand the pressures and priorities facing international students in Canada today.
Assess how AI is already shaping learning behaviors and career readiness.
Connect student experience data to strategic decisions around recruitment, support, and educational design.
See how the International Student Barometer can act as a critical evidence-base for navigating uncertainty and driving sustainable competitive advantage.

This webinar is for leaders who want more than anecdotes, and who recognise that student voice, at scale, is essential for shaping the future of Canadian higher education. You can register here.
