“Many institutions need to streamline how they run, redefine roles and processes and adapt the technology they use to deliver meaningful transformation” There are some significant challenges ahead for the UK’s higher education sector in 2024. Not least, attracting and retaining quality staff, supporting students through a cost-of-living crisis, falling international student numbers and the ..read more

“Universities are having to learn very quickly about their students and their needs” The Jisc report on international students’ digital experience was a welcome publication encompassing 18 years of research, offering a wealth of invaluable insights into policy and academic literature, as well as the views, experiences and expectations from more than 2,000 students and ..read more

“70% of ten-year-olds in low and middle income countries are unable to read a simple text with understanding. In sub-Saharan Africa, that figure is 90%” This year’s International Day of Education should be a chance to celebrate the transformative power of learning. But for too many children, access to quality education is difficult or even ..read more

“It is important not to over-survey students” Where does the responsibility lie for universities improving teaching effectiveness and student learning within international higher education? In an era of co-creation, meaningful change cannot be achieved without listening to students. Capturing, and effectively responding to the student voice, is so important to both the academic and wider ..read more

“It’s really important that international students know what their rights are” Relocating to a new country to study is no small task, and there are countless things that international students have to take care of when doing so. One of the biggest challenges facing international students in the UK today is finding accommodation, so in ..read more

“It’s entirely realistic to focus not only on encouraging the best Kazakh students to study inside Kazakhstan, but even on attracting international students to come here” Nearly 32 years ago, Kazakhstan gained its independence from the Soviet Union and began building a market economy. It was a difficult transformation for our country and society ..read more

“In order to claim we have truly global universities, we need to start proactively seeking solutions” With another academic year now underway, a new generation of fresh-faced, wide-eyed students are filling UK lecture halls once again to embark on a new adventure. This is perhaps especially true for international students  – who now make up ..read more

“Having all of their travel documentation easily accessible helps to quickly verify when and where students are traveling” Managing a robust study abroad program with a small office isn’t a simple task, and in today’s environment of shrinking global offices, technology support is a must to ensure student success. Berry College, a small, private liberal ..read more

“The diversity in quality assurance systems globally poses the question of what quality assurance should be used to inform qualification recognition” Higher education, internationally, has been undergoing significant changes over the past 20 years. In particular, we have seen an increasing diversification of modes of delivery, including through online and blended learning, different types of international ..read more

“Central to mitigating our negative impact on the climate is open dialogue and conversation” In today’s climate-conscious world, international education, like many other industries, finds itself at a turning point. Our sector, known for broadening global horizons, fostering cross-cultural connections and sparking intellectual growth, is facing challenges around its impact on the environment. One of ..read more