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Acumen Leadership in Conversation— with Ritika Singh: Exploring new avenues in India higher education

January 19, 2023

Ritika Singh is Director of Customer Experience, India at Acumen. She began her career in financial services, with a corporate licence to trade...


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Acumen Leadership in Conversation— With Dyutimoy Biswas: The Emergence of South and South East Asia as a significant new market for 2023

January 19, 2023

Dyutimoy Biswas is the Chief Operating Officer with a focus on customer experience and optimising delivery costs. Based in Gurgaon he works from...


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Acumen Releases Vietnam Voices Report on Market Attitudes Towards Transnational Education

January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group,  has released a new report on Vietnamese parents’ views...


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Acumen Leadership in Conversation— with Chris Bandy: Booming TNE interest, students are back and the future looks bright!

January 17, 2023

Chris Bandy is Executive Director for Australia & New Zealand at Acumen. Chris has over 12 years of international experience, with extensive exposure...


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Acumen Leadership in Conversation – With Joe Arangio: How economic uncertainty will drive enrolment in 2023

January 17, 2023

Joe Arangio, Acumen’s Senior Vice President, North America has led business development, operations, and program delivery across education’s public, nonprofit and proprietary sectors...


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UGC Draft Guidelines for Foreign Branch Campuses Unveiled

January 11, 2023

The much-awaited draft rules for establishing and operating campuses overseas in India have been revealed. The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued the Draft...


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Global Education Experts Acumen Celebrate 15 Years Of Excellence In International Education

January 10, 2023

Established in 2008, Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, celebrates its 15th anniversary committed to helping globally-ambitious university and education partners enter, explore...


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Important Changes In Sight For The Australian Education System

August 23, 2022

As global education faced an immense slowdown due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, many countries were hit hard. Transnational education developments, international student...


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No Application Needed For Admission – A New System?

August 23, 2022

With traditional systems and guidelines, most colleges and universities across the globe require students to apply based on their interests and various criteria...


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Canada Uplifts Former International Students By Offering Work Permit Extension

August 23, 2022

As a top official in the higher education department, you very well know how much a post-graduation work permit matters to an international...


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A Memorandum of Understanding & A Collaboration of Minds

August 23, 2022

What the landmark UK-Indian MoU means for the education industry. In a landmark collaborative effort to merge academic minds from India with the...


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Abolishment of police registration order for international students in the UK

August 23, 2022

One step forward towards the internationalisation of education in the UK. The Government of the UK has undertaken a major alteration in their...


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Priority Visa Processing To Resume In The UK

August 23, 2022

The UK Visas and Immigration Services (or the UKVI),  has started restoring priority visa processing services for various visa classes that are eligible,...


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A Strong US Dollar and What that Means for International Students

August 23, 2022

Indicators are pointing to a surge in demand for international education opportunities among students who have grown weary of the Covid-19 pandemic. At...


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Australian Government vows to fix Visa delays

August 23, 2022

With higher education being the focus of many people arriving in Australia every year, the government has become more proactive in its approach...


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Vietnam Aims to Internationalise Vocational Education and Training

August 23, 2022

The VET Toolbox project, funded by the EU, was launched in September of 2021.  The project was initiated so that a framework for...


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Vietnam’s Role in the Internationalisation of Education

August 3, 2022

Education’s perception in Vietnamese culture is exceptional. Due to their roots in Confucianism, the Vietnamese place great value on the importance of education....


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Marketing in Education – Why do Universities need In-Country Representation?

August 2, 2022

Universities are well aware of the value of attracting overseas students, and in recent times have created a myriad of short, medium and...


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Vietnam Rising – The Growing Demand for International Students

July 29, 2022

According to several reports and news articles, Vietnam is in the market to promote foreign education for its brightest minds. With a multitude...


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The Top College Student Recruitment Strategies

July 6, 2022

As an international student recruitment manager, you know that recruiting top college students is essential to the success of your program. But what...


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Marnie Watson Appointed Chief Commercial Officer Acumen and Appointed to Sannam S4 Group Board

July 1, 2022

Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, today announces the promotion of Marnie Watson to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Group Board Member. ...


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Australian Government chooses Acumen in Expansion of Offshore TNE Delivery Project

May 11, 2022

The Acumen ANZ team, who are part of the Sannam S4 Group, are proud to announce their successful bid for a long- term...


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Digital marketing trends in international student recruitment – 2022

April 6, 2022

Educational establishments involved with international student recruitment face increasing challenges in their quest to attract new recruits from overseas – and the Covid-19...


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How can UK higher education institutions increase the popularity of their TNE offerings in Vietnam?

March 12, 2022

Transnational education (TNE) makes up an increasing part of the UK’s economy, which was worth around £25.2 billion in 2019. At the moment,...


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Reviving Australia’s International Education Sector

February 28, 2022

The Australian federal government recently released The Strategy for International Education, a report which highlights just how crucial international education is to Australia’s...


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International dual and joint degrees to get green light

February 27, 2022

India is set to greenlight dual and joint degrees awarded by Indian universities with international partners as part of its internationalisation plan being...


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Secure study abroad destinations: The UK and Ireland

February 24, 2022

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has destabilised the certainty university study abroad providers have had regarding the safety of certain international destinations....


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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....


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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....


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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....


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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,...


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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,...


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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...


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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...


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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,...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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....


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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...


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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,...


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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...


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