2025 British Council Agent and Counsellor Engagement Event
Webinar: British Council Taiwan Agent and Counsellor Briefing –
Preparing Students for Future Success: Navigating Essential Support and Employability Advancement for International Students in the UK
Event Information
Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Time: 16:00 – 17:30 CST / 09:00 – 10:30 BST
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Are your students considering studying in the UK this September or in the near future?
Do they seek your expertise in employability resources while pursuing their studies in the UK?
What insights can you provide regarding university life in the UK?
We are delighted to announce our upcoming Taiwan Agent and Counsellor Webinar, scheduled for 25 June at 16.00 on MS Teams. This event is tailored for overseas study agents, career counsellors, and schoolteachers dedicated to guiding students through their journey towards a degree in the UK.
Our session will commence with an overview of the latest trends in Taiwan’s student mobility and updates on relevant UK policies. Following this, a special guest speaker from The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) in the UK will share strategies on how to effectively utilise employability resources available to students during their studies, preparing them for both the UK and global job market upon graduation.
Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in an interactive panel discussion featuring members of the British Universities in Taiwan (BUIT) committee. This session will adopt a Q&A format, addressing a variety of important topics, including guidance for students who may need to revisit their offer conditions, as well as insights into health and safety, student life, wellbeing, accommodation, work-based learning placements, and career support options both during and after their studies. Please share your questions with us on the registration form.
Do not miss this invaluable opportunity to enhance your advisory skills and better equip your students for success in the UK.
We look forward to your participation!
Programmes
| Time |
Agenda |
Speaker |
| 16.00 – 16.15 |
Welcome message and Study UK update
by The British Council |
Karen Hsu, Head of Higher Education Mobility, East Asia, the British Council |
| 16.15 – 16.45 |
From education to employment: supporting international graduates in the UK job market
by The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) in the UK
[Session summary]
This presentation explores the transition journey of international graduates from UK universities into the workforce, examining the unique challenges they face and the support systems that can enhance their employability. It will cover key barriers such as visa constraints, cultural adaptation, and employer perceptions, while highlighting effective practices from universities, employers, and policymakers. Attendees will gain insights into strategies that promote inclusivity, unlock graduate potential, and strengthen the UK’s global talent pipeline.
|
Noeleen Hammond Jones, Deputy Head of LUMS Careers, Lancaster University & Co-Chair of AGCAS International Task Group |
| 16.45 – 17.25 |
Navigating the UK university experience: an interactive panel on insider information and student life
by The committee of British Universities in Taiwan (BUIT)
[Session summary]
This interactive panel discussion hosted by the British Universities in Taiwan (BUIT) will cover a wide range of topics critical for advising students. Discussions will include strategies for addressing missed offer conditions, health and safety considerations, student life, wellbeing, accommodation options, and work-based learning placements.
|
Dave Berry, Senior International Officer, International Development Office, Nottingham Trent University.
Raluca Pasare, Regional Manager East Asia, University of Huddersfield.
Claire Zupnik, International Manager (East Asia), University of Leeds. |
| 17.25 – 17.30 |
Closing remarks |
Susan Milner, Director Taiwan, British Council |
About The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)
AGCAS is the expert membership organisation for UK higher education student career development and graduate employment professionals. Through the network of career guidance advisers of UK universities, AGCSA support the best possible career outcomes from higher education for individuals, institutions, society and the economy.
International Task Group, AGCAS
The group focuses on shaping the careers support available to international students at UK universities by keeping AGCAS members up to date with legislative changes around recruiting international students in the UK, identifying and sharing best practice and signposting resources relevant to the work of AGCAS members operating with international students.
Meet our guest speakers
Noeleen Hammond Jones, Lancaster University Management School
Noeleen Hammond Jones is a leading voice in international employability and global employer engagement, with over 15 years of experience at top UK institutions. At Lancaster University Management School, she drives innovative, globally focused careers initiatives, empowering students for success in a rapidly evolving job market. As Co-Chair of the AGCAS International Task Group, she also plays a key role in shaping policy for international students and advocating for the value of global talent in the UK economy.
Raluca Pasare, University of Huddersfield
Raluca is the Regional Manager for East Asia at the University of Huddersfield. With nearly a decade of expertise in UK higher education, Raluca has supported students and forged strategic partnerships across East Asia. Specialising in student recruitment, partnership building, and fostering relationships between educational institutions, Raluca is committed to bridging the gap between the UK and Taiwan institutions, driving impactful engagement and collaboration.
Claire Zupnik, University of Leeds
Claire has been working at the University of Leeds since her graduation in 2009 with a BA in History. Her role primarily focuses on managing the university’s engagements and connections in East Asia, specifically South Korea. For the past 12 years, Claire has also been the Residence Life Warden at one of Leeds’s largest undergraduate halls of residence. She looks forward to meeting you here to tell you more about university life and opportunities in the UK.
