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UMS and Discover Waitomo Expand Partnership to Global Markets

Our ongoing partnership with Discover Waitomo is entering an exciting new phase. Building on the success of our targeted campaigns in the Chinese market, we are now expanding our efforts to reach a broader, global audience.

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Jessica Miao Joins Elite Panel of Judges at PIEoneer Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that UMS’s Founder and Chairman, Jessica Miao was selected as one of the distinguished judges for the PIEoneer Awards, taking place in London this September.

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The Student Journey: How to Create Compelling, Impactful Digital Solutions

Look around any campus in the world today and you’ll notice a sea of faces busy with their smartphones. We’ve all seen how technology has changed our world and has become ever-present in the daily lives of our students. Students have a wealth of social platforms and digital content to […]

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 […]