Expertise in Labour Mobility

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 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
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.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2025-07-22 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-19 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-28 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-10 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-10 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | TU Delft
International PhD candidates looking for a job in the Netherlands often face questions around career development to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. This one-day workshop aims to deliver insights into balancing your career values with your career goals. What job opportunities offer academia vs the profit sector in the Netherlands? What questions are raised during a job interview? What makes a Dutch employer tick? And what makes an international PhD candidate outstanding?
The Graduate School has chosen to deliver this workshop in person on the TU Delft premises. Stay connected, stay positive, and prepare for the future.
Lecturer: Nannette Ripmeester

WEBINAR | From Insight to Impact: Understanding the International Student Voice with the ISB
2025-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
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.

KENCES WORKSHOP: "How can student housing help universities attract and care for students?”
2025-09-04 15:10 - 16:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | De Vasim
Join Henny Smit (VU, Team Leader International Services), Kumi Tempels (Nuffic, Senior policy advisor), Judith van Diepen (HotelSchool The Hague, Manager Real Life Learning), Febe Piccinin (ESN NL, President), and Nannette Ripmeester (Regional Director Surveys – Europe and N. America) for the workshop about “How can student housing help universities attract and care for students?” on September 4th, 2025 at 11.00AM – 12.00PM CET.
The workshop is structured in two parts. It begins with a series of data-driven presentations highlighting key insights from international student surveys, national statistics on international students in the Netherlands, and research on how accommodation influences student well-being. This is followed by a discussion on the critical role of housing in attracting and supporting international students. Interested in knowing more? Register here and more information can be found here.

EAIE 2025 POSTER PRESENTATION | UNPACKING THE INTERNSHIP AND TRAINEESHIP EXPERIENCE: DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS FROM 265 EUROPEAN EMPLOYERS
2025-09-11 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Svenska Mässan, Gothenburg, Sweden
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful EAIE poster presentation about “Unpacking the internship and traineeship experience: Data-driven insights from 265 European employers” on September 11th, 2025 at 14:30 – 16:00 CEST at the Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Poster Information
This poster presents findings from the Erasmus+ project Digitalising Erasmus Traineeship Application and Support, analysing responses from 265 companies hosting interns or trainees. The data sheds light on the challenges faced and opportunities identified by employers in hosting interns and trainees. These insights aim to improve future placements and the impact of an Erasmus+ internship ​on employability and skill development.
The European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2025 conference scheduled on September 9-12th will highlight the hard work that propels our community towards a brighter future. This work involves exploring the possibilities of digital technologies, implementing sustainable practices, developing innovative ways to support our wonderfully diverse community and so much more. For more information on the EAIE conference, click here.

EAIE GOTHENBURG 2025: ALIGNING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WITH EMPLOYABILITY: DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES FOR THE FUTURE.
2025-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Svenska Mässan, Gothenburg, Sweden
Join Joanna Kumpula (Tampere University, Finland), Edilio Mazzoleni (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy) and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility, Netherlands) for their panel session about “Aligning international education with employability: Data-driven approaches for the future” on September 12th 2024, at 09:00 – 10:00 CEST at the Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg, Sweden.
More about the session:
In this session, international education experts will discuss the growing importance of employability as a key factor in students’ decisions to study abroad. Speakers will explore how institutions can align curricula better with labour market demands (spoiler alert: discussion needed here) and use data-driven recruitment strategies to meet employer needs. Participants will gain insights into the ideas and the actual steps institutions can take to enhance graduate outcomes.
The European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2025 conference scheduled on September 9-12th will highlight the hard work that propels our community towards a brighter future. This work involves exploring the possibilities of digital technologies, implementing sustainable practices, developing innovative ways to support our wonderfully diverse community and so much more. For more information on the EAIE conference, click here.

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-10-02 09:15 - 17:15, 2025-11-20 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-02-12 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-04-09 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Goal:
This series of workshops is aimed at clarifying career development for both international and Dutch PhD’s or postdocs at the beginning of their career. After the workshops they will have an action plan for career development and will be able to act upon this plan to take their career to the next level.
Content:
PhD’s and postdocs often face questions concerning career development – you have to prepare for the next step in your career, one that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. To be able to make progress, you may want some guidance. You need to know your strong and weak points. You need to understand the power of networking. You need an understanding of the job market in both academia and the profit sector. You should be aware of (international) employment opportunities.
A (virtual) high-intensity workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, of two full days tailored to PhD and Postdoc candidates that provides participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond. Delegates will feel empowered to look for work in their research field, inside and outside of the Netherlands.
Key Learnings:
At the end of the workshop, all participants will:

Create an insight into personal and career goals;
Provide a systematic process for exploring career needs;
Focus on current position, desired goals, and unique personal resources;
Enhance practical career skills (in a global world);
Compare career options to formulate an action plan.

Course Language: English

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-10-03 09:15 - 17:15, 2025-11-21 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-02-13 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

CAIE2025 | Transforming knowledge into development: Sharing best practice about managing international student expectations.
2025-10-16 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Costa Rica Convention Center (CCCR), San Jose, Costa Rica
Join Katie Orr, Margaret Y. Luévano, and Nannette Ripmeester for their CAEI session about “Transforming knowledge into development: Sharing best practice about managing international student expectations ” at the Costa Rica Convention Center (CCCR) in San José, Costa Rica.
About the session:
This session explores key trends from a major global student satisfaction survey (100K+ international students). It highlights how North American institutions excel in satisfaction and reputation while identifying areas for improvement. We will focus on best practice around evolving student expectations, mental health support, and career service management. The session will share data from the largest global data set under currently enrolled students and best practice stories from HEIs interacting with the data. However, we will not shy away from sharing where there is room for improvement and what institutions can do to better support their international students.
The Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE) has established itself as the main forum dedicated to international higher education in the Americas and is scheduled for 15 – 17 October, 2025. In keeping with its mandate, CAEI offers a platform where all participants can engage in a broad conversation about higher education in the hemisphere and build networks and strategic alliances at the bilateral, regional, or multilateral levels. For more information about the CAEI program, click here.

CIGL CONFERENCE 2025: “BRIDGING THE GAP: HOW EMPLOYERS VIEW SKILLS GAINED THROUGH STUDENT MOBILITY”
2025-10-20 11:15 - 12:30 (America/Costa_Rica) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari, Costa Rica
Join Kellie McMullin, Andrew Champagne and Nannette Ripmeester (etio) for their CIGL session about “Bridging the gap: How employers view skills gained through student mobility” on October 20th 2025, at 11:15 – 12:30 AM CST (18:15 – 17:30 AM CET) at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari in San Jose, Costa Rica.
More about the session:
The session will focus on presenting data gathered on employer perspectives regarding study abroad and the effect of mobility experiences on the employability of graduates. The session is built around the outputs of a research project of 5 higher education institutions in Canada. The focus is on the employer’s often-overlooked voice, which provides evidence of how HEIs can help students best articulate the skills gained through their international experiences to future employers.
The Forum’s Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) conference scheduled on October 19-21st will explore explore how globally-focused career preparation—through international internships, consulting projects, co-ops, and community-engaged global learning—shapes the next generation of professionals. From fostering career competencies through immersive experiences to addressing challenges in creating impactful global learning opportunities, this conference invites innovative ideas, emerging research, and diverse perspectives. For more information on the CIGL conference, click here.

CIGL CONFERENCE 2025: “EMPLOYER CO-CREATION WORKSHOP: WHAT MAKES AN IDEAL INTERNSHIP?”
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:15 (America/Costa_Rica) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari, Costa Rica
Join Kate Moore (Global Career Centre) and Nannette Ripmeester (etio) for their CIGL session about “Employer co-creation workshop: what makes an ideal internship?” on October 21st 2024, at 11:00 – 12:15 AM CST (18:00 – 17:15 CET) at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari in San Jose, Costa Rica.
More about the session:
As part of an Erasmus+ project, we organised a co-creation workshop with employers to understand how best to shape the future of global internships. Based on the knowledge we acquired, we will do a demo of the workshop, asking local employers for their input. The format of the co-creation workshop can be used to bring the employer’s voice into the discussion around skills development in a systematic way.
The Forum’s Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) conference scheduled on October 19-21st will explore explore how globally-focused career preparation—through international internships, consulting projects, co-ops, and community-engaged global learning—shapes the next generation of professionals. From fostering career competencies through immersive experiences to addressing challenges in creating impactful global learning opportunities, this conference invites innovative ideas, emerging research, and diverse perspectives. For more information on the CIGL conference, click here.

CBIE2025 | Bridging the Employer Views' Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility.
2025-11-04 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Centre des congrès de Québec, Canada
Join Kellie McMullin, Andrew Champagne, and Nannette Ripmeester for the CBIE session about “Bridging the Employer Views’ Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility” on November 4th at 14.30 – 15.30 (20.30 – 21.30 CEST) the Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec.
About the session:
“The session will focus on presenting data gathered on employer perspectives regarding study abroad and the effect of mobility experiences on the employability of graduates. The session is built around the outputs of a research project of 5 higher education institutions in Canada. The focus is on the employer’s often-overlooked voice, which provides evidence on how HEIs can help students best articulate the skills gained through their international experiences to future employers. Participants will gain an understanding of how recruiters interpret resumes and why soft skills are often valued more highly than technical knowledge. Additionally, the session will explore strategies that higher education institutions can implement to better prepare students to leverage their international experiences in the job market.”
CBIE2025 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 2-5 November 2025. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty – will provide space for sector leaders, practitioners, and collaborators to share knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and explore new ideas to bring the future of international education into focus.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

CBIE2025 | Losing Students, Losing Ground: What Attrition Tells Us About the International Student Experience.
2025-11-04 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Halifax) | Centre des congrès de Québec, Canada
Join Wendy Curtis (Fanshawe College), Haley Shields (Edified), Elyse Pipitone (Edified) and Nannette Ripmeester (Director Expertise in Labour Mobility, Etio) for their CBIE session about “Losing Students, Losing Ground: What Attrition Tells Us About the International Student Experience” on November 4th at 15:45-16:45 (21:45 – 22:45 CEST) at the Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec.
About the session:
“With increasing policy scrutiny and international enrolment recalibrations, Canadian institutions are entering a new era where retention of international students throughout every stage of their journey is no longer just a support issue—it’s a strategic imperative. Yet how many institutions are deeply examining the true cost of attrition? Not only in terms of lost revenue and sunk recruitment costs, but also the human cost to students and families, and the reputational risks to Canada’s brand as a welcoming and high-quality study destination. Every student who leaves early represents a lost opportunity for another learner, a potential ambassador for Canada, and a disrupted journey with long-term emotional and financial implications for the student.
This panel will connect the dots between early student experience, the drivers of attrition, and the multi-dimensional costs to students, institutions, and Canada’s international education ecosystem. Drawing on insights from the 2025 International Student Barometer (ISB) and retention data from across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, speakers will offer evidence-based reflections on where institutions can intervene earlier, act more deliberately, and design systems that build trust, connection, and resilience.”
CBIE2025 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 2-5 November 2025. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty – will provide space for sector leaders, practitioners, and collaborators to share knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and explore new ideas to bring the future of international education into focus.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

Looking for work around the Globe for ISSO Glass - Columbia University
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Nannette Ripmeester for her workshop session titled “Looking for Work Around the Globe” on November 11 2025, at 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST (7:00PM – 8:00PM CET) with Columbia University ISSO GLASS programme.
Session description:
This workshop focuses on understanding the role cultural differences play in job hunting. How to deal with national differences in CV/resume writing? Gaining insight into being able to apply in a foreign country, knowing what is favoured by employers in that country, which application methods work best, what skill sets make employers tick, what to mention in your CV/resume, whether it is for a job in Shanghai, Stockholm or Sydney.
Aimed at: students and recent graduates interested in starting an international career.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2026-01-22 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

WORKSHOP: LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS | LEIDEN UNIVERSITY
2026-02-04 17:15 - 19:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Leiden University
Nannette Ripmeester will deliver the workshop “Looking for work in The Netherlands” for LLM international students of Leiden University. This interactive workshop is aimed at bringing clarity to early career development for international students that are looking for work in the Netherlands.
After the workshop, participants will understand more about the Dutch labour market as well as the cultural differences in the Dutch application process and procedures. It will give international law students a better picture of what to expect and how to move forward with their career in the Netherlands.
We’ll answer questions such as what’s the best CV format for the Netherlands, how to write a successful application letter, what questions to expect in a Dutch job interview, what to wear (or not to wear). But apart from the practicalities around job hunting, we also look into intercultural differences in job searching and doing business around the globe with the help of the employability game, CareerProfessor.works.
Key learnings:

Working for an NGO/Law firm/Financial Organisation
Challenges that COVID brings, but also its opportunities
Information about recruitment culture in The Netherlands (Practical information about interviews such as the type of questions asked, how to make a good CV, assessments) and preparation for online interviews
Finding work as an International student (without speaking the Dutch language)
How do I sell myself and the programme I’m following to an employer
and Networking

Location: KOG, A0.51

From Data to Impact: Leveraging International Student Insights to Enhance Experience, Recommendation, and Retention
2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
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.

AIEA 2026 | In data we trust: Pragmatic leadership for international Higher Ed
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Marriott Marquis, Washington DC, United States
Join Chad Hoseth, GianMario Besana, and Nannette Ripmeester for their AIEA session titled “In data we trust: Pragmatic leadership for international Higher Ed”on February 18th 2026 at 13:00PM – 14:00PM CDT (19:00PM – 20:00PM CET) at Marriott Marquis in Washington DC, USA.
Session description:
Senior international leaders must do more than run programs—they must unite their campus, focus on what matters most, and ensure their achievements are recognized. This interactive session will share and discuss practical strategies around data-informed pragmatic leadership that turn surveys, benchmarks, and feedback into targeted action. We will ask (the audience and ourselves) How are you doing? How do you know? to embed candid feedback loops through external partners and comparative data.
Key Discussion Points:

Turning data into decisions that unite the campus and influence senior leadership.
Building credibility through transparent, candid assessments of progress and challenges.
Using external markers of success to elevate institutional reputation and secure resources.
Overcoming resistance and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals.

AIEA is the Association of International Education Administrations annual conference and will take place on 16-19 February 2026 at the Marriott Marquis, Washington DC. The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) is the only association dedicated exclusively to senior leaders in the field of international education. Keen to know more about the conference? Click here.

APAIE 2026 POSTER PRESENTATION | BEYOND BORDERS, WITHIN REACH: GLOBAL APPROACHES TO BETTER THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOURNEY RELEVANT FOR ASIA-PACIFIC HEI'S
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful APAIE poster presentation about “Beyond Borders, Within Reach: Global approaches on to better the international student journey relevant for Asia-Pacific HEI’s” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Poster Information
This poster explores how insights from the International Student Barometer (ISB)—a global large scale dataset of currently enrolled international students—can be used by Higher Education Institutions in the Asia-Pacific region to improve the international student journey. Through a comparative lens, we showcase how institutions across the globe are using ISB data leveraging international benchmarking to design stronger student journeys, delivering the ROI that currently enrolled (and future generations of!) students are expecting from their institutions of choice. We will showcase Good Practice examples that reflect international student needs. Through case studies and visualised data comparisons, the poster will support Asia-Pacific Higher Education Institutions in being active contributors to a global community of good practice.
The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 conference scheduled on February 23-27th will foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to shape the future of international higher education as we explore the theme, Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good, from diverse perspectives. For more information on the APAIE conference, click here.

ISB FEEDBACK SESSIONS 2026
2026-03-02 09:00 - 2026-04-15 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
It is that time of the year again: Nannette Ripmeester (Director Surveys Europe, Africa & North America for etio) will present the feedback results of Europe, North America, and Africa (Northern Hemisphere), based on the International Student Barometer™ (ISB) data. These invitation-only ISB feedback sessions for the northern hemisphere are taking place from March 2 until April 15, 2026.
The International Student Barometer™ (ISB), the largest global benchmark survey on student satisfaction, tracks and compares the decision-making, expectations, perceptions and intentions of international students from application to graduation. It enables institutions to make informed decisions to enhance the international student experience and drive successful recruitment and marketing strategies. For some institutions, we survey both international (ISB) and domestic (SB) students, allowing strong indicators as to whether an issue is only relevant for your international student cohort or whether it is an issue that affects both international and domestic students.
Next to Student Barometer for inbound students, Etio has the iMPACT survey for outbound students.

DONDERS CAREER DAY | NAVIGATING THE DUTCH JOB MARKET FOR PhDs AND Postdocs
2026-03-02 14:15 - 15:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Radboud University
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility) for her session about “Navigating the Dutch Job Market for PhDs and Postdocs” for Donders Career Day on 2 March at 14:15-15:15 pm at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and behavior, Radboud University.
This workshop aims to support participants who are keen to expand their career search, with a clear focus on PhD candidates and postdocs who wish to stay in the Netherlands. Participants are encouraged to reflect on what drives their career decisions while gaining practical insight into the Dutch labour market. The session covers what motivates Dutch employers and the key dos and don’ts of Dutch application procedures, helping participants approach their job search with greater confidence. More information can be found here.
This is an invitation-only event.
