2026 British Council Agent and Counsellor Engagement Event
Webinar: British Council Taiwan Agent and Counsellor Briefing –
Study UK Insights for Taiwan Advisers: Trends, Student Experience and Graduate Futures
Event Information
- Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
- Time: 16:00 – 17:30 Taiwan time / 09:00 – 10:30 UK time
- Webinar platform: Microsoft Teams Meeting (Teams link will be shared with participants in due course)
- Target audience: Education agents and School counsellors
Are your students considering undergraduate or postgraduate study in the UK in 2026 and beyond?
As a trusted adviser, how confident are you in guiding them not only through the admissions process, but also in helping them understand student life, career development opportunities, and graduate outcomes in the UK?
Join our exclusive Taiwan Agent and Counsellor Webinar, designed for education agents, school counsellors, and teachers who support students pursuing higher education in the UK.
This engaging session will provide the latest insights into the UK higher education landscape, equipping you with practical knowledge to better advise students and their families throughout their decision-making journey.
What to expect:
- UK-Taiwan Student Enrolment Update: Trends, Shifts and Insights
This presentation explores the latest trends in Taiwanese student enrolment in the UK, focusing closely on demand patterns and market shifts in subject choices, institutions and region of study for deeper insights into student preferences and behaviour.
- Understanding the UK graduate labour market & how universities develop student and graduate employability
Hear from a guest speaker from Nottingham University Business School who will provide a factual UK graduate labour market overview; explain the most common visa routes to get hired in the UK and some exemptions UK educated graduates have; and how UK university careers and employability teams equip students with experiences and skill development which lead to increased employability both within the UK and overseas. - Interactive Panel on Student Life and Practical Tips
Engage directly with representatives from British Universities in Taiwan (BUIT) during a live Q&A session covering topics that matter most to students and parents, including:
- Admissions & Finance: Managing missed offer conditions, cost of living, and available scholarships.
- Student Life: Securing accommodation and navigating health, safety, and wellbeing.
Programmes
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
| 16.00 – 16.03 | Opening remarks | Susan Milner Director Taiwan, British Council |
| 16.03 – 16.15 |
UK-Taiwan Student Enrolment Update: Trends, Shifts and Insights |
Sonia Wong Regional Research Analyst Education Insights Hub East Asia, British Council |
| 16.15 – 16.45 |
Understanding the UK graduate labour market & how universities develop student and graduate employability |
Teresa Corcoran Postgraduate Careers Consultant, Nottingham University Business School |
| 16.45 - 17.25 |
Interactive Panel on Student Life and Practical Tips |
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 | British Council |