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IEAA Learning Abroad Webinar | Asian Universities and Learning Abroad

23 Apr 2026, Online Via Zoom Webinar
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Learning Abroad programs globally are facing a range of changes and challenges. This ‘In-Conversation’ webinar will shift focus onto Asia. We will hear from three leaders in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea to examine how their countries and institutions are managing changing student demand and interest in Learning Abroad. 

The IEAA Learning Abroad Conveners will be joined by our colleagues; Pauline Ho from Nanyang Technology University (Singapore), Shally Fan at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, (Hong Kong SAR), and Jason Kim at Sogang University (Republic of Korea).

In conversation with them, we’ll explore the external and internal environment across three institutions and countries, find out about emerging student trends, and the impacts of recent changes to Australian and other policies. Considering these and broader geo-political impacts upon Asia, we will investigate how they are each responding in their programming.

Join us for an exciting and interactive session to learn about the latest in the Asian Learning Abroad world and understand opportunities to deepen Asian partnerships and collaborations from an Australian context.  

Audience

This webinar will prove useful for:

  • Learning Abroad practitioners 
  • Study Abroad recruitment practitioners 
  • Student experience practitioners 

Outcomes

Webinar participants will come away with a better understanding of:

  • Understand the latest in the learning abroad environment in Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea. 
  • Learn about student trends inbound and outbound from three leading Asian Learning Abroad universities
  • Explore options for University Partnerships in Asia
  • Understand the impacts and changes in Learning Abroad in our region as a result of Australian government and broader geo-political changes. 

This event is led by IEAA’s Learning Abroad Network.
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Shally Fan 

Director of Academic Links (Global) 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong 

Shally directs the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) international academic engagement. With a background spanning more than two decades in international higher education, she has created numerous programs and partnerships that offer students distinctive opportunities for global learning and plays a key role in advancing CUHK’s international research partnerships and engagement. Shally organized the local hosting of APAIE 2013 and 2026 in Hong Kong. She received her BA from the University of Adelaide and MCom from the University of South Australia.

Jeannette Geesmann, IEAA-F 

Manager, Global Learning and Sponsored Students 

University of Western Australia (UWA) 

I have been working in International Education for over 15 years. Growing up in Germany, my passion to support others in learning abroad grew exponentially after my own study abroad in Sydney. After graduating from university and working for a German Education Agent, I returned to Australia in 2011 for a final Aussie experience. Today I am looking after the International Student Experience and Global Learning Team at UWA.

Pauline Ho 

Deputy Director and Head of Global Education and Partnership of GEM 

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 

Pauline Ho is the Deputy Director and Head of Global Education and Partnership of Global Education and Mobility at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She oversees and facilitates global student mobility partnerships, curation of meaningful immersion programmes, programme branding and marketing and engage in both external and internal stakeholders’ management. She has more than 20 years of experience in brand, product and programme development. Her areas of interest spans from global leadership and its impact in shifting the paradigm of students through internationalism policy development and encouraging student exposure to diverse cultures. Her international experience begins with her degrees in Australia and UK and subsequently worked in Germany and a few Asian cities prior to joining NTU Singapore.

Jason Kim 

International Program Officer, Office of International Affairs 

Sogang University 

Jason Kim is an International Program Officer at the Office of International Affairs at Sogang University, South Korea, where he has been working since 2018. He currently manages inbound programs including the Visiting Student Program and the Sogang International Summer Program (SISP), and has extensive experience in developing international partnerships across North America and the Asia-Pacific region. With experience across both inbound and outbound student mobility over the past several years, he brings a comprehensive understanding of global student exchange and program development. He has played a key role in expanding Sogang’s inbound mobility programs and continues to focus on strategic program development and enhancing international student mobility within a global network of over 400 partner universities. He believes that learning abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity during university, and sees his role as helping students from diverse backgrounds fully recognize and make the most of that experience.

Linda Rust, IEAA-SF 

Manager, Global Learning 

The University of Melbourne - Global Learning 

Linda is Manager, Global Learning at University of Melbourne. She has previously held roles at RMIT, James Cook University and Flinders University. Linda is currently Convener of the Learning Abroad network.

Simon Watson, IEAA-SF 

Senior Manager, International Mobility and Services 

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) 

With over 20 years’ experience in international education, in recruitment, sponsor relations, business development, and learning abroad, Simon is currently the Senior Manager of Global Mobility Programs at University of Technology Sydney. He leads a dedicated team supporting UTS’s ambitious goal of 50% participation in learning abroad and oversees the successful study abroad program. He is passionate about innovation, community, equity and access, and the value of global mobility for all graduates. Simon is an IEAA Associate Fellow.

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IEAA Learning Abroad Webinar | Asian Universities and Learning Abroad

Learning Abroad programs globally are facing a range of changes and challenges. This ‘In-Conversation’ webinar will shift focus onto Asia. We will hear from three leaders in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea to examine how their countries and institutions are managing changing student demand and interest in Learning Abroad. 

The IEAA Learning Abroad Conveners will be joined by our colleagues; Pauline Ho from Nanyang Technology University (Singapore), Shally Fan at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, (Hong Kong SAR), and Jason Kim at Sogang University (Republic of Korea).

In conversation with them, we’ll explore the external and internal environment across three institutions and countries, find out about emerging student trends, and the impacts of recent changes to Australian and other policies. Considering these and broader geo-political impacts upon Asia, we will investigate how they are each responding in their programming.

Join us for an exciting and interactive session to learn about the latest in the Asian Learning Abroad world and understand opportunities to deepen Asian partnerships and collaborations from an Australian context.  

Audience

This webinar will prove useful for:

  • Learning Abroad practitioners 
  • Study Abroad recruitment practitioners 
  • Student experience practitioners 

Outcomes

Webinar participants will come away with a better understanding of:

  • Understand the latest in the learning abroad environment in Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea. 
  • Learn about student trends inbound and outbound from three leading Asian Learning Abroad universities
  • Explore options for University Partnerships in Asia
  • Understand the impacts and changes in Learning Abroad in our region as a result of Australian government and broader geo-political changes. 

This event is led by IEAA’s Learning Abroad Network.
When
23/04/2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Online Via Zoom Webinar
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