Welcome to the Insights section, where I provide links to resources and thought leadership on international education strategies. Here, you will find a collection of self-assessment tools, key publications, and media engagements, all reflecting my work and expertise in higher education consultancy. Whether you're looking to evaluate your institution's recruitment practices, explore thought-provoking research, or see recent contributions to media discussions, these insights are designed to support and inform your strategies.

Welcome to the Publications section, where you will find a curated selection of my work focused on key themes in international education. Over the years, I have explored topics such as international student recruitment strategies, the evolving role of recruitment agents, governance practices in transnational education, and the broader impacts of global engagement in higher education. My research and commentary span multiple perspectives, with a particular emphasis on ensuring ethical standards and best practices in the sector. I invite you to explore these insights, which aim to contribute to the ongoing dialogue in shaping the future of international education.

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Raimo, V., Huang, I.Y., & West, E. (2024). Education Agents and their Work with Universities. In Wang, L., Altbach, P., & de Wit, H. (eds) International Dimensions and Trends in Higher Education in Troubling Times. Brill.

Raimo, V. & Ilieva, J. (2024, October 31). Building Sustainable Futures: Rethinking International Student Recruitment in the UK. Higher Education Policy Institute.

Raimo, V. (2024, September 23). Assessing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks in Transnational Education: Introducing the TNE Success Scorecard.  Higher Education Policy Institute.

Raimo, V. (2024, May 28). If you’ve signed up to the agent quality framework, now is the time to comply. WonkHE.

Raimo, V. (2024, May 21). Beyond the Balance Sheet: Tracing the Evolution of UK Universities’ Internationalisation Over 40 Years. Higher Education Policy Institute.​

Raimo, V. (2024, April 10). Navigating the Waves: Key Strategies for International Student Recruitment Success. Higher Education Policy Institute.

Raimo, V. (2024, February 11). Overseas detox. Research Professional News.​

Nikula, P.-T., Raimo, V. & West, E. (2023, September 30). Do recruitment agents offer universities value for money? University World News.

Raimo, V., Nikula, P.-T., & West, E. (2023, July 11). Clamping down on unscrupulous student recruitment agents. WonkHE.

Nikula, P.-T., Raimo, V., & West, E. (eds) (2023). Student Recruitment Agents in International Higher Education: A Multi-Stakeholders Perspective on Challenges and Best Practices. Routledge.

Raimo, V., & Ilieva, J. (2022, April 23). International students: There will be winners and losers. University World News.

Huang, I.Y., Williamson, D., Lynch-Wood, G., Raimo, V., Rayner, C., Addington, L., & West, E. (2022). Governance of agents in the recruitment of international students: A typology of contractual management approaches in higher education. Studies in Higher Education.

‌West, E., Raimo, V., Nikula, P., & Huang, I.Y. (2021, May 29). International recruitment agents can build back better. University World News.

Raimo, V., Huang, I.Y., & West, E. (2021, Spring Issue). Education Agents and their Work with Universities. International Higher Education.

Raimo, V. & Huang, I. (2020, November 17). Why do many UK universities keep their work with international student recruitment agents secret? Higher Education Policy Institute 

Raimo, V. & Ilieva, J. (2020, October 6). Can we measure global engagement in higher education? The PIE News.

Ilieva, J. & Raimo, V. (2020, March 28). Challenges of student recruitment in the age of COVID-19. University World News.

Raimo, V. & Ilieva J. (2020, March 18). International recruitment staff know about the challenges of student recruitment during difficult times. Higher Education Policy Institute. 

Raimo, V. (2020, February 26). Can universities learn anything from the start-up sector? Higher Education Policy Institute. 

Raimo, V. (2020, January 8). Students’ accommodation experiences are far from uniform. Higher Education Policy Institute 

Raimo, V. (2019, October 14). Future of Global Engagement Strategies. Higher Education Policy Institute.

Raimo, V. (2019, July 5). Yes, branch campuses are still worth it. The Times Higher Education.​

Huang, I. Y., Raimo, V., & Humfrey, C. (2016). Power and control: managing agents for international student recruitment in higher education. Studies in Higher Education

Raimo, V. (2015, November 25). Internationalisation is not a one-way street. Times Higher Education​

Raimo, V. (2015, July 2015). Making it more difficult for foreign students to study in the UK will be financially and culturally damaging for the country. The Guardian  

Raimo, V. (2014, December 9). Universities rely on agents to recruit international students – they shouldn’t try and hide it. The Conversation

Raimo, V., Humfrey, C. & Huang, I.Y. (2014). Managing International Student Recruitment Agents: Approaches, Benefits and Challenges. The British Council 

Raimo, V. (2013, August 27). Going global: UK universities must do more than talk the international talk. The Guardian​.