Robbie James is joined by Natalie Wong and Joy Elliott-Bowman to discuss choosing the right university. Together, they explore practical research strategies and tools for comparing institutions, programmes, and locations to make informed decisions.
Host Robbie James teams up with guests Natalie Wong and Joy Elliott-Bowman to tackle university selection strategies, examining how league tables work behind the scenes and where they fall short.
They break down course structures, explore essential research tools, and share practical approaches for evaluating and comparing universities, degrees, and study locations.
Originally from Hong Kong, Sharon moved to the UK in 2021 to experience life abroad. Passionate about storytelling, marketing and mental health advocacy, Sharon particularly enjoys helping people who moved to a new country to feel seen, heard and supported.
Sharon currently hosts the Uoffer Global Frontiers podcast, an engaging platform designed to support international students and offer insights for higher education institutions.
Joy Elliott-Bowman is Director of Policy and Development for Independent Higher Education UK. She currently leads IHE’s work in a number of areas including quality, regulation and immigration policy for both students and education providers.
Prior to joining IHE, Joy worked with the National Union of Students as their resident expert in immigration, Tier 4 policy and international students. Joy has worked in the education sector in the UK and Canada for over 10 years.
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