In today’s higher education branding landscape, where students are increasingly outcome-focused and sceptical of “world-class” clichés, here are the branding trends that will define 2026. Students engaging with interactive campus experiences that prioritise authentic storytelling over traditional advertising—a key driver for building trust in the 2026 digital landscape. Last year, I wrote about a train station in Malmö where a simple art installation, moving landscapes proje

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