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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 […]

Weighing up the Options; Chinese International Students and Career Paths

We’ve just recently released our Q4 update for our ongoing higher education research at United Media Solution. This article wraps up key points from section 3 of the whitepaper report to provide international education marketers with insights into changing study motivations for their 2024 strategy.   The pandemic has significantly impacted […]

International Education Update: Key takeaways from 2023

We’ve just released our Q4 update for our ongoing higher education research at United Media Solution. This article wraps up key points from the whitepaper report to provide international education marketers with insights for their 2024 strategy.   Key Highlights: Changing Dynamics: Post-pandemic, the motivations for Chinese students seeking overseas […]

Destination Dynamics: Exploring the Preferences in Study Locations for Chinese International Students

Hero Image Credit: Guy Thompson. From COVID-19 to changing economic pressures, choosing an overseas location to complete studies can be complicated. With updated survey data from New Oriental for the 2022-2023 year, we can see several important changes in the overall market for Chinese international students. The opening of borders […]

Beyond the Horizon: Unveiling Chinese Tourist’s Top Travel Trends in 2023

As 2023 is ending, we recognise this year as the first rebound-year after the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding trends and how consumers acted throughout this year is a telling sign for the future, showing us where priorities lie in a time of market recovery.  As global travel rebounds in the post-pandemic […]

Back on Track: Mid-Autumn Consumer Spending Picks Up Speed

Visitors to Shanghai crowd onto the Bund for views of light and laser shows across the skyscrapers in Pudong. Photo credit: Guy Thompson This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival fell right before the Chinese National Holiday, making this 8-day vacation one of the longest of the year. As COVID-19 restrictions have […]

UMS Co-CEO at ICEF Conference: Key takeaways

This week our Co-CEO Eric Yu presented at the ICEF China conference in Beijing. ICEF China is an international education conference that brings educators, agents, and service providers together to foster collaboration in international education. The event provides a platform for presentation, networking, and discussion, helping participants adapt to the […]

Insights and New Ideas from The NZ International Education Conference 2023 – NZ IEC

The NZIEC KI TUA 2023 International Education Conference, was in Ōtautahi, Christchurch recently. The event brought together key leaders from education throughout New Zealand for a three-day program that explored opportunities for the future, to rebuild international student numbers and grow beyond. The conference theme ‘Te Ara Ki Tua’ translates […]

Reconnection: The UMS China Social Media Platforms Guide

Brands with experience in the China market know that it is a completely different landscape from the West. And while WeChat has been an essential platform for many brands to test the market, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. China’s vast digital landscape is packed with opportunities to reach […]