COVID variant forces more campuses to return to remote teaching in early 2022
January 16, 2022
As the Omicron variant continues to cause disruption to the UK and much of the world, it is already forcing many university campuses...
ANZ pilot plan welcomes 250 international students back to NSW
December 2, 2021
Reacting to concerns about the Omicron Variant, Australia announced in November 2021 it would be delaying the planned re-opening of its borders from...
Acumen reflects on International Education Week 2021
November 23, 2021
Mid-November is a much-anticipated time for international educators in the U.S.Colleagues wait with interest for the annual Open Doors report (a government-funded survey...
Appointment of former New Zealand ambassador and establishment of a Vietnam HQ furthering the expansion strategy and growing regional expertise to the international education leader’s global footprint.
November 9, 2021
Sannam S4 Group, a leading international education services provider, today announced the appointment of the former New Zealand Ambassador Mr. Haike Manning as...
Generational shift in Indian students’ higher education goals
November 9, 2021
Universities in India and abroad need to change their mindset when seeking to attract Indian students, as a major survey has shown a...
What will the Biden Presidency mean for the US-India Knowledge Corridor?
October 27, 2021
“America has been tested and we have come out stronger for it. We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once...
The New Transnational Education in Thailand Policy and What it Means for UK Universities: Explained
October 24, 2021
Transnational education is swiftly becoming one of the biggest drives towards globalisation and an interconnected academic community, offering more academic opportunities to students...
American Council on Education (ACE) interviews Acumen on Covid’s effect on South Asian students looking to study abroad
October 24, 2021
Acumen’s Senior Manager of Education, North America, Ishrat Jahan, as well as Ritika Singh of Acumen, were invited to a webinar hosted by...
Will international student numbers bounce back in Australia and New Zealand?
October 23, 2021
The number of international students choosing to study at the brilliant universities found within the UK, the USA, and Canada have started to...
Study abroad: What governments and universities need to do next
October 21, 2021
The United Kingdom and Ireland have always guaranteed strong support networks for their American students and are considered trusted destinations as a result....
The impact of the Biden Administration on US-Malaysia Student Mobility
October 21, 2021
The US has been among the top 10 preferred study destinations for Malaysian students. As per IIE Open Doors data, Malaysia has sent...
Sannam S4 reveals globally certified International Education Adviser Programme in aim to provide best in class in-country support
October 12, 2021
Sannam S4 has achieved full accreditation under the CPD Certification Service for their International Education Adviser Programme, in the top five markets across...
Proud to be gold sponsors at AIEC 2021
October 8, 2021
At Acumen, we pride ourselves on our global presence in the education sector and assisting institutions expand into new markets, which is why...
Why America is losing international students
August 24, 2021
American higher education has long prided itself on being a brilliant beacon, attracting generations of students from around the globe. They come for...
New solutions portfolio includes cutting-edge ‘TNE Matchmaker’ data-mining tool that uses AI to locate best-fit university partners
August 3, 2021
Acumen, a leading global education services provider, today launched Global Gateway, a comprehensive suite of transnational education (TNE)-related solutions designed to maximise enrolment...
India branch campus risks and costs “too high”, survey suggests
July 24, 2021
At least eight top 200 universities in the THE ranking would “definitely consider” having a branch campus in India, according to a recent...
Acumen Welcomes US Joint Statement on International Education
July 5, 2021
Acumen welcomes the Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education recently announced by the US Department of State and Department of...
Explained: The challenges, and the solutions, for students going abroad
June 6, 2021
Students are worried about travel restrictions, but getting vaccinated boosts their chances of attending classes at international universities. Travel restrictions, quarantine expenses, mental...
Comprehensive enrolment service helps universities enhance recruitment and marketing activities internationally
May 27, 2021
Acumen, a leading education services provider, today launched PACE, a comprehensive suite of student recruitment-related solutions designed to maximise enrolment outcomes for universities....
Former Oxford International Education Group CEO becomes a Non-Executive Director at leading education services provider and international market entry firm
May 19, 2021
Sannam S4 Group, a leading global education services provider and international market entry firm, today announced the appointment of Mark Stanton to the...
Australia at a crossroads: will international students hold out for borders to open?
May 12, 2021
A year into the pandemic, Australia is at a crossroads. Australia is one of a handful of countries around the world that has...
India’s NEP set to create ‘whole range’ of partnership opportunities
March 24, 2021
The National Education Policy will result in a “sea change” around partnerships in India with a whole range of options opening up for...
Appointment of industry veteran builds on international education leader’s ambitious global expansion strategy
March 23, 2021
Sannam S4, a leading international education services provider, today announced that Marnie Watson has been named Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand. Ms....
Alumno Founder & CEO Michael Bartlett appointed Sannam S4 Group Global Managing Director, Education
January 19, 2021
Sannam S4 Group, a leading international education services provider, announced today its acquisition of Alumno, a Singapore-based education consultancy offering strategic advice and...
Opportunities for international recruitment post-pandemic
December 2, 2020
United States international student enrolments this fall semester dropped by more than 40% amid COVID-19 disruptions, but even before the pandemic, international students...
Volume 12: Internationalisation & Indian HEIs: Best practices from Teaching Undergraduates in India, Israel & the USA
September 28, 2020
Beginning in March 2020, as COVID 19 travelled insidiously across continents destroying lives and livelihoods, the education of millions of students was disrupted...
Volume 11: Recruiting Latin American Students the Power of 7
August 28, 2020
With COVID 19 posing more challenges than ever before within international student recruitment, there has never been a more important time for universities...
Volume 10: Challenges & opportunities for Higher Education in Latin America & the Caribbean the fallout from COVID
July 28, 2020
Universities in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) were already facing daunting challenges before the global pandemic. Rising enrollments that overwhelmed institutional capacity,...
Volume 9: Teaching & learning – Changing the way we do it
June 28, 2020
Victoria University (VU) changed the landscape of Higher Education in Australia in 2018 when they introduced a revolutionary new model of student learning,...
Overview of Online Education in India
June 23, 2020
Significant advancements are being made in online education in India as a result of its exponentially developing technology. With a population of over...
Sannam S4 Collaborates with Yocket for a Panel Discussion Series
June 8, 2020
The panel discussion series announced on LinkedIn on June 2, 2020, will provide a platform for open dialogue between students and some of...
Volume 8: The Role of Higher Education in Enhancing Social Enterprise
May 28, 2020
Since the internet age began, higher education has become more global. The internet has allowed the learner and educator to connect globally, or,...
Digital and Social Media Landscape in India
May 15, 2020
With the deep penetration of internet connectivity among people, the number of social media users in India have been growing constantly. The Indian...
Volume 7: Tax Exposures For Foreign Higher-Ed Institutions in India
April 28, 2020
As we write this article, the COVID-19 Pandemic is engulfing our world and invoking unprecedented responses and strategies. Global sectors are facing drastic...
Volume 6: Coronavirus Crisis and Digital Education Preparedness
March 28, 2020
The news magazine Inside Higher Ed published on January 16, 2020, an article titled “Takedown of Online Education”. It featured a US-based research...
Top Social Media Trends in India
March 12, 2020
Social Media Statistics and Facts, You Need to Know Facebook Facts Facebook has 260 million active users in India—that’s the highest they have...
Volume 5: Impact of EdTech In Changing How India Learns & Skills
February 28, 2020
In Sep 2019 Zomato laid off 541 employees on the account of automation improving the speed of service resolution. In Nov 2019 Cognizant...
Volume 4: Developing Global Talent Through Higher Education
January 28, 2020
The Global Skills Mismatch According to global recruiting firm ManpowerGroup, more employers than ever are struggling to fill open positions – 45% globally...
Volume 3: Rethinking the Climate Crisis as an opportunity to transform international education for the better
December 28, 2019
Climate Crisis Introduction For the past few years, I have been looking into international education’s response to the climate crisis, exploring the ways...
Volume 2: The Golden Ticket – Challenges and Opportunities in the Global PSW landscape
November 28, 2019
UK PSW – Context In International recruitment, it is now accepted that Post Study Work (PSW) is part of the country’s promotion mix....
Volume 1: Challenges for Indian Higher Education: Expansion, Quality, & Internationalisation
October 28, 2019
Potential for further expansion Indian higher education system has traditionally been a slow-growing state-supported sector. The gross enrolment ratio (GER) was low at...
Sannam S4 CEO Adrian Mutton to Support Core Group on Trade Facilitation, CII National MSME Council
September 24, 2019
International market entry and expansion services company CEO Adrian Mutton has been appointed to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Trade Facilitation Group,...
USIKE Leads Higher Education Delegation to India
January 16, 2019
The U.S.-India Knowledge Exchange (USIKE), supported by Sannam S4 and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), is leading a delegation of U.S. universities...