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Students have a right to know exactly how the courses they are applying to, and will be paying for, are going to be delivered. As recently as last week, some…

A Focus on the Positive: Higher Ed Steps Up to COVID-19

During these trying times, it’s important to focus on the positive and celebrate the good in the world. In particular, we’ve been inspired by the many ways higher education institutions…

Domestic Student Trends: how the UK postgraduate demographic is changing under COVID-19

May 18, 2020

A lot has been studied, analysed and communicated regarding the state of undergraduate student recruitment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Student surveys, online site traffic and the perspective of experts, have…

New Decade, New Look, New Website: Introducing Complete University Guide 2020

May 13, 2020

Spring is a time for something new and, for the Complete University Guide, May 2020 brought with it the launch of a newly redesigned, mobile-first, and personalised website that gives…

International student crossroads, demand for on-campus education amidst COVID-19

May 11, 2020

Editor's Choice, International Higher Education

After undertaking the largest survey of international higher education applicants and offer-holders during the coronavirus pandemic, last week IDP Connect revealed some of the major trends in the concerns, perspectives…

PRESS RELEASE: New research shows international students keeping study dreams alive, for now

May 4, 2020

Issy

COVID-19, face-to-face study, international students, online study, student applicants, UK, UK Higher education

New research has revealed many international students with enrolment offers from universities remain determined to fulfil their global education goals – despite the travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Notes From IDP’s China Webinar

April 17, 2020

On Wednesday 8th of April, we held the first in an exclusive series of webinars for Core Members at IDP Connect. The topic was China, in particular the reaction of…

IDP Connect Operational Update

April 9, 2020

Cherie Metcalf

coronavirus, IDP, IDP Connect, Student recruitment

In line with PHE and Government advice our staff are now working remotely. As a global company, we are well rehearsed in remote working and have robust business continuity plans.…

IDP Connect Student Placement Services Expand Into Kenya.

April 6, 2020

Africa, IDP Education, international recruitment, international student recruitment, international students, Kenya, student placement

As we reach out and support each other on a global level to face the challenges in an unprecedented time, we at IDP are also extending our arms to welcome…

The New Normal

March 25, 2020

Jonah Duffin

coronavirus, Data trends, search trends, UK Higher education

In these already turbulent and increasingly changeable times for the domestic Higher Education sector, the global pandemic that we are currently living through has led to unprecedented levels of uncertainty.…

2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards shortlists now out!

March 9, 2020

Higher Education Awards, Student reviews, WUSCA, WUSCA 2020

Top on the list of any Higher Education institution’s priorities is what their students really think of their studying experience. With the What Uni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), we give…

IDP Announces New Partnerships with Two Leading Specialist Universities

February 17, 2020

Cranfield University, IDP, IDP Connect, IDP Education, partnerships, SOAS University of London, university

IDP is delighted to announce two new partnerships with key specialist Higher Education institutions based in the UK. We look forward to working with both Cranfield University and SOAS University…

Interest in studying in the UK is on the rise following post-study work announcement

September 27, 2019

Aaron Porter

Insights, International education, international recruitment, international students, UK Higher education

The UK government’s announcement on September 11 of the re-introduction of the post-study work visa for international students was a welcome piece of news and one with immediate impact. Two…

Two-year work rights reinstated for international students in the UK

September 11, 2019

Jonah Duffin

Last night’s announcement of the return of a two-year post-study work visa has, rightly been greeted by the sector with a great deal of optimism, but what real outcomes can…

UK Higher Education

Domestic Student Trends During Covid-19: Year 13 Student Study Plans

May 6, 2020

On Tuesday 28th of April, IDP Connect hosted a webinar exploring UK Student attitudes and behaviour data amidst Covid-19. Within…

UK Higher Education

A Return To Normal?

April 16, 2020

coronavirus, Data trends, search trends, UK Higher education

It seems undeniable that, even when the coronavirus has long since faded into memory, the world will remain a very…

UK Higher Education

The power of student reviews in a reputation economy

March 31, 2020

Guest Author

Gen Z, Higher Education Awards, online, peer review, Student reviews, UK Higher education, WUSCA 2020

Editor's Choice International Higher Education

Remember worrying about the Millennium Bug? If so, you might also remember that in 2000 a new online disruptor revolutionised…

International Study

International student crossroads, demand for on-campus education amidst COVID-19

May 11, 2020

International Higher Education

After undertaking the largest survey of international higher education applicants and offer-holders during the coronavirus pandemic, last week IDP Connect…

IDP Connect Student Placement Services Expand Into Kenya

April 6, 2020

Katie Duncan

IDP, Kenya, student placement

International Higher Education

As we reach out and support each other on a global level to face the challenges in an unprecedented time,…

IDP Education opens new Digital Campus in Chennai

November 19, 2019

Gracie Daniel

IDP Education – a world leader in international education services – has officially launched its new Digital Campus in Chennai,…

Giving Back & Adult Learning

Adult Learning

Findcourses.co.uk acquires Floodlight.co.uk and UK adult learning segment of IDP Connect, formerly Hotcourses Group

September 16, 2019

Katie Duncan

adult learning, floodlight, Hotcourses, IDP Connect

IDP Connect, a business unit of IDP Education and formerly Hotcourses Group, has sold the Floodlight.co.uk brand and will be…

Adult Learning

Further Education celebrated and debated at Festival of Learning awards

October 5, 2017

Safeera Sarjoo

adult learning, Festival of Learning, further education, mental health, NUS

adult learning, Festival of Learning, Learning and Work Institute, Princess Anne

Investment and accessibility to Further Education emerged as key challenges facing the sector at the recent Festival of Learning Awards.…

Adult Learning

Festival of Learning’s commitment to adult learning mirrored internationally

June 12, 2017

Safeera Sarjoo