By Karen MacGregor. In a tumultuous time of deepening divisions and inequalities, in higher education and in societies globally, it is imperative for universities to advance ‘responsible internationalisation’ and collaboration aimed at creating a better world rather than just promoting self-interest, says Leonard Engel, executive director of the European Association for International Education, or EAIE. More...
Higher ed landscape
By Ed Hayward. Responding to the explosive growth in the internationalization of colleges and universities around the world, the Center for International Higher Education is hosting summer workshops for delegations of administrators from universities in Russia, Mexico, and Asia. More...
Student motivations reveal new paths to build sustainable internationalisation strategy
Representing the opinions of over 43 000 potential international students, a new survey conducted by Hobsons for the fourth year in a row, examines the motivations of international students, and use of social media tools, in relation to their choice of studying abroad. Characteristics of an increasingly globally mobile student body have undergone significant changes and universities face new challenges on multiple fronts. More...
The 7 must-knows of internationalisation data
By . This week on the EAIE blog, we will be covering the summer issue of Forum magazine. This issue is dedicated to data in international education. We look at how data can be and are used, as well as collected, by practitioners. More...
Germany and Malaysia best internationalisation performers, research finds
By Natalie Marsh. Germany and Malaysia have emerged as “top performers” in international higher education, according to new research from the British Council. National quality assurance schemes were found to be lacking in most surveyed countries while most access and sustainability efforts were deemed high performing. More...
Internationalisation throughout the education system
By Robert Coelen. Two weeks ago the Dutch Education Council, or DEC, provided the minister with primary, secondary and vocational education in his portfolio with advice on the internationalisation of pre-tertiary education. Read more...
E-learning is missing link in internationalisation
By Andrée Sursock. Higher education institutions worldwide are subject to pressures that have grown in number and complexity. They recognise that the quality of their activities – research, teaching and learning and societal engagement – is integrally dependent upon sound internationalisation and digitalisation strategies. Read more...
Redefining the significance of ‘international’
By Zuleika Arashiro. Most universities that claim international status now refer to the internationalisation of their student profile and academic staff as indicators of their achievements. Read more...
Internationalisation needs to be two-way
By Karen McBride. In the past decade, internationalisation has become a core strategy for most Canadian institutions, supported by robust policies and practices. Read more...
DAAD Conference on internationalisation and QA, 1 July, Berlin (Germany)
The conference will focus on the current state of internationalisation in the field of quality assurance (QA) and will provide a forum on challenges and obstacles in the practical implementation of QA procedures in higher education. More...