# SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup, March 18, 2026

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Podcast: [SMIE Consulting Midweek Roundup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smie-consulting-midweek-roundup-802392)
Published: 2026-03-18T19:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week's #intled #livechat answers three questions: Why is peer-to-peer recruitment essential globally? What does the 36% reduction in student visas issued mean? What should partnerships with Indian unis look like in 2026? #MidweekRoundup

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