Vicky Lewis

Branch campuses and the mirage of demand by Kyuseok Kim As US universities confront declining domestic enrolments, political instability, and intensified scrutiny over their financial and ideological foundations, a growing number are once…

A valuable case study (of US campuses in South Korea) that demolishes the myth that 'if you build it, they will come'. This piece draws on lessons learned to articulate positive guidance relevant for any university considering establishing an overseas campus.

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International strategy must address outward mobility too - UUKi Dips in UK students studying abroad must be tackled to ‘add credibility’ to debates about internationalisation

Encouraging more students to leave the UK to study abroad should be a key component of the country’s coming new international education strategy, experts have said, after declines in participation in recent years. @patrickjack.bsky.social reports
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Another big rise in Australian student visa fees planned Labor proposes A$400 hike to what are already the highest fees in the world with the opposition Liberal Party planning even steeper increases

Australia’s governing Labor Party has flagged an increase to what was already the world’s highest student visa application charge, framing the A$2,000 fee as part of its “responsible savings” to help bankroll its election promises
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From wading through treacle to taking messy action From wading through treacle to taking messy action. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 23 April 2025 at 16:51 by Vicky Lewis.

Here’s a short blog on research, blog-writing and next steps. How wading through treacle can be turned into ‘taking messy action’, overcoming perfectionist procrastinator tendencies and just getting on with it.

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And I circle back to the key questions we need to ask when it comes to finding the right ways to measure the 'international success' of our universities.

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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 12 UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 12. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 9 April 2025 at 16:55 by Vicky Lewis.

In my final blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities’ international strategies, I highlight discussion points from the blog series, sparked by the comments of the many people who engaged with it on LinkedIn.

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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 11 UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 11. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 2 April 2025 at 17:37 by Vicky Lewis.

In my latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities’ international strategies, I highlight a few missing KPIs and ask whether we really need to measure everything? Are KPIs a help or a hindrance?
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Ideas from reputation experts on how to broaden the pool of success measures being used would be welcome.
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UK universities international KPIs - PART 10 UK universities international KPIs - PART 10. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 26 March 2025 at 18:16 by Vicky Lewis.

My latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities' international strategies explores those related to global rank and reputation. How best to use KPIs to support the building of a distinctive - non-rankings-obsessed - reputation?

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UK universities international KPIs - PART 9 UK universities international KPIs - PART 9. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 19 March 2025 at 17:20 by Vicky Lewis.

Latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities' international strategies - exploring those related to internationalisation of the staff base and associated professional development.
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Keep on paying the Immigration Health Surcharge upfront, government tells researchers Peers’ calls for a more attractive visa system for UK science get rebuffed

Poor from the government; astute from @wonkhe.bsky.social wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...

Connecting Universities in a Divided World: International Association of Universities’ Mission There are a lot of transnational associations of universities out there. Some are meant to advance specific political goals, like the European Universities Association.

An inspiring reminder of the bigger picture across the global higher education ecosystem in this @hesa-highered.bsky.social podcast where @alexusherhesa.bsky.social interviews Hilligje Van't Land from the International Association of Universities (IAU).

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I uncover some gaps (not much mention of UN SDGs; a quite instrumental view of knowledge exchange).

I argue for more effective conversations in universities about where international strategy overlaps with research strategy, and how best to ensure a set of objectives that are mutually reinforcing.

In my latest blog on the KPIs featured in UK universities’ international strategies, I explore those relating to international research and knowledge exchange.

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Record number of US students apply for UK undergraduate degrees Figures suggest demand may have risen after Donald Trump’s inauguration in November

Record number of US students apply for UK undergraduate degrees

“Experts had previously suggested that UK institutions might benefit from international students being put off by Donald Trump’s new administration,” writes @twilliamsthe.bsky.social via @timeshighered.bsky.social. #academicsky #edusky

Ideas welcome on best ways to reflect success indicators that are more challenging to measure - e.g. international graduate career trajectories and impact of alumni in their communities. @iamjulievincent.bsky.social @douglasproctor.bsky.social @rutharnold1.bsky.social @inesteresapalacio.bsky.social

UK universities international KPIs - PART 7 UK universities international KPIs - PART 7. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 5 March 2025 at 09:37 by Vicky Lewis.

Latest blog on university KPIs relating to international student experience, success and alumni engagement. Looking beyond purely quantitative measures, aiming for continuous improvement, focusing on distinctiveness and impact.
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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 6 UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 6. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 25 February 2025 at 18:06 by Vicky Lewis.

My latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs explores those relating to international and intercultural experiences and exposure (from global mobility to curriculum internationalisation).
Opportunities to move from input to impact measures?

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How can KPIs reflect ambitions for source country diversification and for greater socio-economic diversity among international students?
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Is there any imaginative practice in recent strategies or do they just focus on enrolments and income?
What impact will the recent downturn in the UK's international enrolments have on future KPIs?
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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 5 UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 5. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 19 February 2025 at 15:58 by Vicky Lewis.

In my latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs, I explore those relating to international student recruitment to the home campus (often used as a proxy for ‘international success’)
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UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 4 UK universities’ international KPIs – PART 4. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 12 February 2025 at 16:57 by Vicky Lewis.

My latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs explores those relating to #TNE, an area of growing interest. How do recent strategies measure TNE success? Is there any imaginative practice? What’s missing and where's there room for innovation?
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Examples of innovative practice from @kent.ac.uk @unibirmingham.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social in my latest blog.
Looking forward to @universities-uk.bsky.social Global Mobility conference on 24 Feb.

Outbound mobility Outbound mobility. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 10 February 2025 at 14:32 by Vicky Lewis.

Some good news about outbound student mobility from the UK, making an international experience more accessible to disadvantaged students.
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Enjoyed delivering a session today at British Council event on futureproofing UK-Romania HE collaboration.

I covered good practice in international strategy (@uofglasgow.bsky.social case study) and the role of TNE.
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UK universities international KPIs - PART 3 UK universities international KPIs - PART 3. Blog post by Vicky Lewis Consulting (https://www.vickylewisconsulting.co.uk/). Posted on 4 February 2025 at 16:35 by Vicky Lewis.

In my latest blog on UK universities' international KPIs, I set out what a good KPI looks like, highlighting traps to avoid and tips to follow (based on a mixture of my research into international strategies and my professional experience).

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But it's alarming that one institution cancelled its Lunar New Year celebrations due to 'Executive Orders related to immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion'.

If others take similar decisions, it can only result in severe cultural impoverishment of students' experiences of higher education.

US: International education sector braces as a second Trump presidency takes shape - ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment The first time Donald Trump was president of the United States, he implemented a ban on travel to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries, suspended the issuance of H1-Bs (post-study work visas), ...

Interesting speculation from ICEF Monitor on what may lie ahead for international students in the US - and their institutions - under the second Trump presidency.

A lot of potential change is on the table. It's currently unclear what will actually be implemented.

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