University of East London Hosted Academic Exchange Information Session in Kathmandu

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The University of East London (UEL) successfully organized an Academic Exchange Information Session at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. The event brought together key stakeholders from the Nepali education consultancy sector, university representatives, and policy influencers to discuss recent developments in international student mobility, especially in light of the newly released UK White Paper.

The session featured distinguished delegates from UEL including Pavel Bawa, Deputy Head of International Recruitment (South Asia), Stefanie Walton, Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions, and Asim Ghimire, Student Recruitment Advisor for Nepal. From Nepal, the session was enriched by the participation of Basanta Nepal, Managing Director of Real Dreams Consultancy, Hemanta Bhattarai, President of IERIN, Sheshraj Bhattarai, President of ECAN, Umesh Kushwaha, President of FECON, and Santosh Pyakurel, President of NECA.

The event focused on analyzing the implications of UK policy shifts on student migration, particularly the impact of perceived long-term settlement challenges and how they influence interest from students in Nepal. One of the primary goals of the discussion was to explore how consultancy professionals can effectively address student concerns and maintain advisory transparency. The session also highlighted the strategic role of associations like ECAN, FECON, IERIN, and NECA in upholding ethical recruitment practices and shaping responsible international education pathways.

Strengthening counseling practices and ensuring accuracy of information provided to students were key themes throughout the session. Speakers emphasized the necessity for collaboration between education agents and university teams to improve outcomes for students. Feedback was also shared on best practices from the field, providing insights into current market challenges and student expectations.

The event included a dynamic open floor discussion, where participants exchanged ideas on adapting to changing global trends and building resilient partnerships. The interaction between UEL representatives and association heads led to productive dialogue on aligning institutional strategies with the evolving landscape of student mobility.

The program concluded with closing remarks, where participants outlined the key takeaways from the session and proposed follow-up actions for future engagement. It was unanimously agreed that such academic exchange platforms are vital in navigating transitional policy environments while ensuring students continue to receive quality, ethical guidance.

Overall, the University of East London’s session in Kathmandu was well-received by all attendees and marked an important step in reinforcing institutional cooperation and consultant engagement to support Nepalese students aspiring to study in the UK and beyond.