International education is in the spotlight—but for all the wrong reasons. From Australia’s caps on international students to the U.S. freezing study abroad funding, government policies are creating chaos in a sector that fuels economies and careers worldwide. In this episode, Rob Malicki and Dirk Mulder dive into the latest developments, including CDU Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman’s plea for policy sanity, the troubling U.S. funding freeze impacting thousands of study abroad students, and the evolving challenges of reaching Gen Z with global mobility programs.

Plus, we unpack the International Education Association of Australia’s (IEAA) new election platform, why advocacy matters more than ever, and whether the sector has a branding problem. With International Women’s Day around the corner, we also spotlight ten incredible women shaping international education, as profiled by journalist Tracy Harris.

Expect candid analysis, practical insights, and a no-nonsense look at what’s at stake for students, institutions, and professionals in global education.

Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society (www.globalsociety.com.au), Australia’s Learning Abroad support company.

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Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Gelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.