Event details

Kuala Lumpur

Date Monday, 21 September 2026
Time 3.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Venue Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

Johor

Date Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time 1.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Venue DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Stay ahead of the latest developments in UK higher education

Join the British Council and UCAS at the UK Education Insights Forum 2026 - a professional development and networking event designed for school counsellors, education agents, UK university representatives and higher education partners.

The forum will provide the latest updates on UCAS admissions, UK higher education trends and the Malaysian student recruitment landscape. Through expert presentations, market insights and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical knowledge to better support students considering studying in the UK while connecting with peers from across the education sector. 

What can you expect?

Hear directly from experts from the British Council and UCAS as they share the latest developments shaping UK higher education and international student recruitment.

The forum will include:

  • Updates on UCAS admissions and application developments.
  • Insights into UK higher education trends and the Malaysian student recruitment landscape.
  • A British Council market update on the latest developments in international education.
  • Professional development sessions for education advisers.
  • Updates on British Council programmes and partner initiatives.
  • Networking opportunities with school counsellors, education agents, UK universities and education stakeholders from across Malaysia. 

Programme

Date: Monday, 21 September 2026
Time: 3.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Venue: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

Time

Session

3.00 PM

Welcome by the British Council

3.35 PM – 3.55 PM

UCAS Trends and Updates
Speaker: Becka Horsley, Customer Success Partner, UCAS

3.55 PM – 4.15 PM

Market Update by British Council
Speaker: Sonia Wong, Regional Research Analyst, Education Insights Hub East Asia

4.15 PM – 4.45 PM

Q&A Session

4.45 PM – 5.00 PM

Coffee Break

5.00 PM – 5.30 PM

Agent's Appreciation Award

Celebrating Excellence: IELTS Outstanding Partner Awards

5.30 PM – 6.30 PM

ONE British Council: Unlocking New Opportunities

British Council English & Exams insights, opportunities and practical training for partners.

6.30 PM – 8.00 PM

Networking Dinner

Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time: 1.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Time

Session

1.00 PM – 2.30 PM

Networking Lunch

2.30 PM – 2.50 PM

UCAS Trends and Updates
Speaker: Becka Horsley, Customer Success Partner, UCAS

2.50 PM – 3.10 PM

Malaysia Market Update
Speaker: Sonia Wong, Regional Research Analyst, Education Insights Hub East Asia, British Council

3.10 PM – 3.30 PM

Q&A Session

3.30 PM – 4.00 PM

Networking

Who should attend?

This forum is designed for:

  • School counsellors
  • Education agents
  • UK university representatives
  • Higher education partners
  • Education professionals supporting students interested in UK higher education.

 

For more information

Kindly contact Brinda Chandran (Programme Manager) at brinda.chandran@britishcouncil.org for any queries.