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By EAIE. The most comprehensive European Parliament report on Internationalisation of Higher Education, authored by four prominent figures in the field – Hans de Wit and Fiona Hunter of the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; Eva Egron-Polak of the International Association of Universities; and Laura Howard, President of the EAIE – was released earlier this month. Its release and the many interesting findings it reveals have been covered in the press extensively this past week. More...

By EAIE. Twenty five years after the city became the first in the UK to win the title of European Capital of Culture, Glasgow continues to gain momentum. More...

By EAIE. Glasgow is a city of diversity, representing the perfect combination of tradition with an innovative twist. One of the best ways to experience this fascinating city’s heritage and its beautiful surrounding scenery is through its main attractions. More...

By EAIE. In order for internationalisation of higher education to reach its true potential, staff working in the field should be equipped with adequate knowledge and skills. The EAIE Barometer provides new data on the tools European internationalisation practitioners require to further professionalise their field. The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region is often underrepresented in data on internationalisation. More...

By EAIE. From men in tartan kilts playing bagpipes to Scotch whisky, there are certain things most people would associate with Scotland. Yet Glasgow – Scotland’s largest city and host of the 2015 EAIE conference – has a few unexpected tricks up its sleeve. More...

By Anni Kallio. Study abroad can be marketed as a means for students to gain valuable skills that they may not otherwise acquire. These skills raise their profile among potential future employers, just as study abroad opportunities make a university more appealing in the eyes of the student market. More...

By Alice Lentz. In recognition of the aspirations of disadvantaged college students for international mobility, many institutions strive to organise field schools, offering an opportunity to engage with foreign cultures and communities. The Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute created an opportunity for 11 students to travel to Honduras. More...

By Laura Howard (EAIE President). ‘Ready for take-off: calls, funding, pilots, upscaling’: with this inspiring title, the Groningen Declaration Network (GDN) held its fourth annual meeting in Malaga, Spain this past May. So just what is this network all about? It’s actually simpler than it may sound with a name which many struggle to pronounce. More...

By Pusa Nastase. Students go to university to learn, but do universities still mainly exist to pass on knowledge? Priorities have shifted, on every level. In a time when competition is fierce, it seems as though reputations take precedence. Professors feel the pressure to ‘publish or perish’, institutions are concerned with ranking, and even students are after more than just a degree. More...

By Bas Wegewijs and Jenneke Lokhoff. In order to facilitate student mobility, faster and more transparent procedures for the recognition of foreign qualifications are needed. A recently emerged concept is ‘automatic recognition’ of comparable degrees. The ‘Focus on Automatic Institutional Recognition’ (FAIR) project explores the practical implementation of the concept, formulating concrete recommendations on how to implement it within Europe. More...