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UMS Whitepaper Release: International Education Outlook 2025

This whitepaper forms part of our ongoing research to identify the key trends and changes in the international study market, with specific focus on outbound students in Higher Education.

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Brilliant Insights on Display at Hong Kong Gem World

The UMS team attended the Jewellery and Gem World Hong Kong in September to capture insights from key players in the natural diamond market.

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Creating digital solutions for student experience

Digital solutions can enhance the Chinese student experience and benefit education organisations by improving engagement, supporting student needs, fostering word-of-mouth, and scaling international services through tailored platforms like…

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UMS Recognised for Student Support and Marketing at PIEoneer Awards

UMS has been nominated for two PIEoneer Awards for projects contributing to international education. The NauMaiNZ WeChat Mini Program is in the Student Experience category and the Learn New Every Day for Marketing Campaign of the Year.

Growth in China’s Pet Ownership is on Show at Pet Fair Asia 2024

Last week, Pet Fair Asia 2024 took place over five days in Shanghai, and it was the largest edition of the event so far. It featured over 2,500 exhibitors and occupied a massive 300,000 square meters of exhibit space at the Shanghai International Expo Centre in Pudong. The scale of […]

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UMS and Discover Waitomo Expand Partnership to Global Markets

Our ongoing partnership with Discover Waitomo is entering an exciting new phase. Building on the success of our targeted campaigns in the Chinese market, we are now expanding our efforts to reach a broader, global audience.

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Jessica Miao Joins Elite Panel of Judges at PIEoneer Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that UMS’s Founder and Chairman, Jessica Miao was selected as one of the distinguished judges for the PIEoneer Awards, taking place in London this September.

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The student journey: How to create compelling, impactful digital solutions

Look around any campus in the world today and you’ll notice a sea of faces busy with their smartphones. We’ve all seen how technology has changed our world and has become ever-present in the daily lives of our students. Students have a wealth of social platforms and digital content to […]

Set Up to Thrive: Enhancing the Study Abroad and Exchange experience

I enjoyed attending APAIE in Perth last month.  One of the areas that stood out for me was the renewed commitment to give students study abroad and exchange experiences. These are so valuable for students as they provide the opportunity to experience a different culture, make new friends, be connected […]

Bridging Digital Frontiers in International Education: Blog post from UMS Founder, Jessica Miao

I attended the Asia Pacific Association of International Education Conference (APAIE) in Perth this week, and I wanted to share some important reflections and insights. The discussions at the conference provided a comprehensive view of enhancing the student experience through digital means. One of the key tools we have developed […]