Deakin University
At Deakin University, Australia, he represented the institution at industry, community, and government forums while supporting international education and student-development initiatives.
International Education and Global Student Development
Dr. Carl Matthew Jones
Director | International Education Professional | Founder of StudyVillage
An experienced international education and marketing professional with a strong background in global student engagement, career development, and community-focused education initiatives.
Profile
Connecting Students with Global Education Opportunities
Dr. Carl Matthew Jones is an experienced international education and marketing professional with a strong background in global student engagement and development.
He has held key roles at prestigious institutions including Deakin University, Australia, where he represented the university at industry, community, and government forums.
He also contributed to international education marketing and career development initiatives, combining institutional representation with practical support for students and communities.
International Experience
Experience Across Education, Industry, and Community Engagement
Global Student Engagement
His work has focused on helping students understand international education pathways, career opportunities, and the practical steps required for global progression.
Career Development
He has contributed to career-development initiatives that connect academic learning with employability, professional growth, and long-term opportunity.
Founder and Managing Director
Building StudyVillage into a Global Mentoring Platform
Dr. Jones is the Founder and Managing Director of StudyVillage, a student mentoring platform operating across the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Through StudyVillage, he combines international education knowledge with practical mentoring to help students navigate academic, career, and personal-development choices.
UK & Canada
Mentoring and guidance for students pursuing international opportunities.
Australia & New Zealand
Support for education pathways, careers, and student development.
Doctoral Research
Understanding Opportunity in Rural Sri Lanka
Currently pursuing a PhD at Deakin University, his research focuses on rural Sri Lanka and examines how language proficiency and social perceptions influence educational and career opportunities.
This research reflects his wider commitment to understanding the barriers that shape student progression and to identifying more inclusive pathways into education and work.
His contributions have also been recognised through university awards received in 2014 and 2019.
Professional Expertise
Academic Insight Combined with Practical Experience
Consulting
His consulting background contributes to a structured, strategic approach to education development, student engagement, and institutional partnerships.
Professional Services
Experience in professional services has strengthened his understanding of client needs, service delivery, career progression, and organisational development.
Community Development
His involvement in community-development projects supports a people-centred approach to education, opportunity, and long-term social impact.
Contribution to IIHS
Bringing a Global Perspective to International Education
With prior experience in consulting, professional services, and community-development projects, Dr. Jones brings a unique blend of academic insight and practical expertise to the field of international education.
His experience across universities, industry, mentoring platforms, and community engagement supports IIHS in strengthening international pathways and expanding student opportunity.