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A new kind of internationalisation to help achieve SDGs
“A new kind of internationalisation to help achieve SDGs” was published by on University World News on 4 November 2023. It was written by Isabel Toman, IAU Programme Officer for HESD, Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Internationalization, and Margaret Harris, IAU Communications and Media Officer.
Student mobility – How to bridge the research-practice gap
The creation of bridges among researchers and practitioners, and between research and practice, in the field of international student mobility (ISM) is as urgent as it is complex and necessitates targeted action. In fact, while knowledge is available, it often does not reach practitioners nor policymakers.
Present and Future of the Internationalization of Higher Education: Insights from the Sixth IAU Global Survey
“Present and Future of Internationalization of Higher Education: Insights from the Sixth IAU Global Survey” was published in the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College’s Journal “International Higher Education” in March 2024. It was written by Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Internationalization, Hilligje van’t Land, IAU Secretary General, and Hans de Wit, IAU Senior Fellow.
Are North American HE institutions truly globally engaged?
Internationalisation of higher education is a concept that has been theorised and debated mainly by scholars coming from the so-called Global North and, among them, scholars from North America occupy a prominent place. Many North American higher education institutions occupy first place in international rankings and the United States is the first destination country of international students around the world, while Canada is the third.
Survey shows universities accelerating action for SDGs
Higher education is accelerating action for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with universities showing “more substantial institutional commitment”, more actors involved, and increasingly holistic approaches, according to the third International Association of Universities or IAU Global Survey Report on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development.
Why Bother with Values in Higher Education?
In many parts of the world, the discussion about values that underpin higher education and are important to institution of higher education, is becoming more and more frequent. Though relatively little empirical research has been done on the reasons for this resurgence of interest in values and principles, it is this author’s opinion that a number of societal challenges, increased number of moral dilemmas brought about by technological capacities, as well as, at times, a questioning of university relevance, are among the reasons for university leaders, faculty and students (sometimes together and sometimes separately) to call for a renewed reflection about the values that drive higher education and for values to be better embedded in university actions.
Higher Education Leadership Training: Global Maps and Gaps
“Higher Education Leadership Training: Global Maps and Gaps” was published in International Higher Education, v. 2, no. 93. It was written by by Laura Rumbley, Director, Knowledge Development and Research at the European Association for International Education (EAIE), Hilligje van’t Land, IAU Secretary General, and Juliette Becker, IAU Executive Assistant and Programme Officer.
Lessons About Internationalisation of Higher Education
“Lessons About Internationalisation of Higher Education Learned from the Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service of the International Association of Universities” was published in Internationalisation of Higher Education - Policy and Practice, no. 1/2018. It was written by Eva Egron-Polak, Former IAU Secretary General, and Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Internationalization.
Dialogue for Improved Internationalization of Higher Education
The article provides a brief summary of the context, the rationales and the goals that led several international higher education associations and networks from around the world to hold two special events on higher education internationalization. It summarizes the two Global Dialogues that have been organized, explaining who the main actors were, what were the topics covered in each event and what outcomes each of them brought. Though successful in identifying some of the key issues the various stakeholders need to keep in mind as internationalization continues to evolve and expand, the Dialogues also faced serious obstacles in their fundamental effort of bringing ALL voices to the table