On April 1st at 12:00 EET, Study in Greece (SiG) hosted the 6th installment of its ‘From Insight to Impact’ webinar series, in collaboration with ETIO Global. The session delved into the transformative role of data in shaping the future of international education. Nanette Ripmeester, Regional Director at ETIO Global, shared key insights from the International Student Barometer (ISB) – the world’s largest benchmark for tracking student satisfaction. The discussion highlighted practical strategies for universities to leverage data, enhance student experiences, and strengthen their global competitiveness.
With over 30 years of experience in higher education mobility, Ripmeester shared key insights from the ISB, the world’s largest benchmark survey on international student experiences, analyzing data from 4.3 million students across 25 countries. She highlighted how universities can enhance recruitment, improve student satisfaction, and strengthen their global appeal.
Live Event on Youtube – Presentations
Key Takeaways:
- Germany’s Success Story – Once an overlooked destination, Germany now ranks as a top choice for 83% of international students, thanks to ISB-driven improvements in arrival experiences, employability, and social integration.
- The Power of Alumni – Alumni networks play a vital role in shaping university reputation, with Ripmeester emphasizing their potential as authentic brand ambassadors.
- Employability as a Priority – Students increasingly link satisfaction to career readiness, making it essential for universities to align curricula with labor market demands.
- Greece’s Potential – Greece’s academic excellence, cultural heritage, and climate offer strong advantages, but a unified internationalization strategy between universities, government, and industry is needed
The webinar concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where participants explored the role of data in enhancing student retention, strategies for improving the arrival experience, and best practices for leveraging alumni networks in recruitment. Attendees gained valuable insights and were invited to continue the conversation through upcoming collaborations between Study in Greece and Etio Global.
Speakers:
Nannette Ripmeester
Regional Director, Surveys (Europe and North America), Etio Global
With over 25 years of experience in international mobility, Nannette leads the largest global student satisfaction survey, the ISB, in Europe and North America. Her expertise includes employability, mobility, and skills development, and she regularly collaborates with higher education institutions, corporations, and governments worldwide
