Internationalisation at home

Find out how universities can bring internationalisation and global perspectives into their classrooms and curricula, without requiring overseas travel. These resources explore the different ways that universities can advance internationalisation by making global teaching and connections accessible to students who study in their home country - something that is becoming ever more important as universities look to reduce the carbon cost of student mobility.

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From silence to engagement in Sino-foreign education

Don’t just view silence as a problem to solve, recognise its implications and support students to develop the confidence to participate at their own pace, say Zhou Ge and Irina Shcheglova. Here’s how

Zhou Ge, Irina Shcheglova

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Build students’ intercultural competence in online classrooms

The ‘global shared learning classroom’ teaches students how to view traits such as leadership through different cultural lenses, better preparing them to thrive in an interconnected world. Learn how

Jorge Alberto Mosqueda Benavides

Tecnológico de Monterrey

How a silent card game helps students develop intercultural communication skills

A game built on gesture can speak volumes about hidden norms and the skills to navigate them because it converts an abstract concept into personal experience

Nasreen Sultana

The University of Queensland

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How to design an asynchronous COIL project

Intercultural online projects work best when designed around learning journeys with multiple pathways for participation. Read guidance on fostering connection, trust and engagement

Bhawana Shrestha, Chiraz Retimi, Ana Magano

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University , University of Djelfa, Agrupamento de Escolas da Damaia

We must stop treating internationalisation as something dependent on an aeroplane

Studying abroad can open students’ minds to the world – but the barriers to physical mobility are mounting. It’s time for a rethink

Anthony Manning

Arden University

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How to navigate multilingualism in global online classrooms

Virtual international collaboration can develop intercultural competence and critical thinking skills. Here are strategies that help make these experiences valuable

Francisco Alberto Núñez Tapia

CETYS Universidad

Should I raise my hand? Navigating cultural norms in the classroom

To tap into cultural diversity and enrich teaching environments, Sarah Kegley suggests three strategies: consult class members, be clear about engagement guidelines and make good use of resources

Sarah Kegley

Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities

Four steps to design the perfect business school alliance

Alliances offer business schools a resilient way to expand their global reach. By clarifying purpose, building governance structures and defining measurable outputs, leadership teams can turn collaboration into a strategic tool

Marion Debruyne

Vlerick Business School

Global classrooms, without the jet lag: a guide to transnational education

How transnational and translocal strategies can foster a global mindset and a sense of belonging in students

Jayakumar Chinnasamy

University of the West of Scotland

More than singing: a university choir as a cultural hub

Flexibility, pedagogical sensitivity, community and well-being – far more than artistic perfection – emerge as strong notes in the process of establishing a university choir

László Matos

Semmelweis University

How business schools can produce globally minded graduates

Make internationalisation a core part of the student experience, rather than an optional extra, by embedding it into the curriculum

Imad Jabbouri

Al Akhawayn University

How to deliver value for international students

When international students have their pick of institutions all over the world when choosing where to study, how do universities stay competitive?

Campus contributors, Eliza Compton

Campus

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Develop global citizens with virtual exchanges

Tips on embedding online international exchanges into university education and breaking down the barriers to intercultural engagement

Alfredo Bautista, Sofie Chua Shuyi

The Education University of Hong Kong

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The business of online education

Guidance on how to successfully develop and market higher education teaching and learning online to deliver value to students and drive revenue for your institution

Campus contributors

Campus

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Tips for a successful COIL experience

Guidance through four collaboration phases to ensure collaborative online international learning projects offer meaningful, technology-supported exchanges between institutions

Anisa Vahed

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

How to foster debate in multicultural classrooms

If educators want their students to hone the skills of respectful debate across cultural boundaries, these eight tips – including planning and agreeing definitions – offer a place to start

Daphne Vallas

University of Westminster

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Embracing superdiversity: a concrete path for universities

The richness of an academic community lies in connecting people of different backgrounds, approaches and perspectives. But this does not happen by chance; it requires intentionality, vision and daily commitment, writes Francesco Billari

Francesco Billari

Bocconi University

Virtual fellowships as ‘material solidarity’ against scholasticide, part 2

UK academics are exploring how virtual fellowships can offer practical, sustainable support to Palestinian scholars. Drawing on their pilot scheme, the authors share key lessons on turning statements of solidarity into action

Basma Hajir , Magdy S. Aqel, William W. McInerney

The University of Bristol, Islamic University of Gaza

Building legal resilience in Ukraine: lessons from a twinning partnership

Lessons on how a UK-Ukrainian university partnership overcame challenges presented by war, and working across borders, to produce a new legal dictionary and trusting academic relationships

Erica Arthur

University of Birmingham

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Global learning: an emerging transferable skill for students

Teamwork, effective communication – these are what we think of as soft skills. But what about global learning and collaboration? Tiffany Shoop argues that global collaboration is a foundational skill for the modern world

Tiffany Shoop

Virginia Tech

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Virtual fellowships as ‘material solidarity’ against scholasticide, part 1

Gaza virtual research fellows and UK-based scholars share reflections, alongside a practical overview of the design, development and early implementation of a virtual fellowship

Ahmed Kamal Junina, Basma Hajir , Munawwar Najim, William W. McInerney

The University of Bristol, Al-Aqsa University, Islamic University of Gaza

How translanguaging can improve the learning experience and boost students’ confidence

Research into nursing education in Indonesia found using two or more languages in the learning environment allowed students to grasp technical concepts quickly and easily. Here’s how it worked

Erikson Saragjh

Universitas Sumatera Utara

Making global academic connections from your desk

Early-career academics don’t need senior titles or travel budgets to make a global impact. Here’s how to use what you have to build international partnerships from the ground up – starting with your inbox

Lilit Ghazaryan

National Polytechnic University of Armenia

Collaboration is a quiet evolution for bold impact

How can universities drive global progress through creative collaboration with private sector partners? Brandy Salmon shares lessons for university leaders

Brandy Salmon

Virginia Tech

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How to strengthen onboarding and integration for international scientific talent

Welcoming faculty from another country requires more than adding visa information to the domestic induction process. Joanna Daaboul shares how her institution helps international researchers settle into life in France

Joanna Daaboul

Université de Technologie de Compiègne

It’s time to break the extraction mindset of higher education

A logic of scarcity and competition leads academia to see hoarding economic, human and social resources as the only way to survive – as a university or a higher education employee, writes Lucas Lixinski

Lucas Lixinski

UNSW Sydney

How a ‘Global Week’ could advance internationalisation at your institution

How to embed internationalisation across your university’s education? An interdisciplinary, cross-institution event could be the answer

Francisco Narbais

Universidad Austral

Unlock the benefits of multilingualism in higher education

To create inclusive campuses, we need to embrace multilingualism. Here’s how the Multilingual University project helped celebrate linguistic diversity and fostered a sense of belonging

Katherine Mansfield, Julio Gimenez

University of Westminster

Welcome to your virtual reality-based classroom

VR innovation can make education truly inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how academics at UCL and Marmara University developed a virtual reality-based building

Stephen Hilton, Blanka Hilton

UCL, University of Kent

Beyond borders: how to make online global collaborative learning work

As higher education strives to ‘reset’ in the age of AI to become more flexible, interdisciplinary, open, focused on real-world learning and with authentic assessment, curriculum-embedded OGCL is a key path to future-ready graduates

Julie Lindsay

The University of Southern Queensland

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International collaboration is a legal education opportunity

Cross-cultural understanding can enrich the ways in which educators in law integrate comparative legal analysis into their teaching, writes Petra Butler

Petra Butler

University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

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A sustainable strategy for educating the next generation of African youth

Young women and men from African countries will soon comprise the most significant group of globally mobile students. What if universities met them with a sustainable, positive vision for their communities and the host institutions? Here are practical strategies and resources

Melissa Aberle-Grasse

Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities

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Five questions to consider when embedding cultural competency for internationalisation

Cultural competency involves seeing the world through the lens of other people, across race, gender and age barriers, among others. Shuangyu Li outlines the five questions to ask when embedding it

Shuangyu Li

King’s College London

Australian universities need to do more than pay lip service to multilingualism

How can we train Australian schoolteachers in cultural and linguistic diversity if our universities are English-only zones? Embed translanguaging practices in our courses, writes Sue Ollerhead

Sue Ollerhead

Macquarie University

Students in an anatomy class at Semmelweis University

How practical education and talent management support medical students

A practice-oriented focus together with personalised talent support lead to success in medical education for local and international students. Here, Alán Alpár explains why teaching, science and patient care must go hand in hand

Alán Alpár

Semmelweis University

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Tips for mastering the Global Shared Learning Classroom

The Global Shared Learning Classroom can help extend internationalism beyond traditional exchange programmes. Jorge Alvarez offers advice

Jorge Alvarez

Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Go head-to-head with ChatGPT to enhance your students’ personal learning

Pitting yourself against artificial intelligence can enhance your students’ motivation and critical thinking. Eric Tsui shows how

Eric Tsui

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

A good plan is essential to make online international courses a success

How can we ensure teachers and students have positive experiences in online international classrooms? Here, Nelly Ramírez Vásquez and Mariana Estefanía Elizondo García share some tips

Nelly Ramirez Vásquez , Mariana Estefanía Elizondo

Tecnológico de Monterrey

How can UK universities support applicants affected by student visa changes?

Higher education institutions can help international students feel welcome and valued through their admissions processes, administrative help and public statements, writes Kate Morse

Kate Morse

Sheffield Hallam University

How to create and run pre-sessional courses to enhance future success

A team from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China outline the starting points for providing short-term English proficiency courses for non-native speakers

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The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Five useful measures for welcoming students to international classrooms

Preeti Aghalayam explains why it’s worth examining the effectiveness of your teaching, acknowledging the changes needed for an inclusive classroom and how to do it

Preeti Aghalayam

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras

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Do you speak Gen Z or are you a noob?

Students want to study with academics who understand them and speak their language rather than learn from people they feel are out of touch. Here’s how to align your lingo and foster engagement

Jennifer Pulkkinen

University of Derby

Lessons learned from a fellowship year as a dentist and early career researcher

Winning a fellowship as a dentist and spending a year in Graz as an international scholar not only taught me about the profession but also fostered my self-awareness, writes Dániel Végh

Dániel Végh

Semmelweis University

An introduction to the global classroom: benefits, challenges and value added

Eric Tsui explains how to intensify internationalisation-at-home efforts, bringing many benefits to students and institutions alike, such as the sharing of transcultural knowledge

Eric Tsui

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Quality assurance of online transnational higher education

Online and hybrid degrees are booming, but work needs to be done to maintain the reputation of Australian online university degrees in the transnational education space, writes Fion Lim

Fion Choon Boey Lim

University of Technology Sydney

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How medical education can benefit from global challenges

Worldwide crises, such as a pandemic or healthcare costs in ageing Western societies, often centre on medical education and require it to adapt quickly. So, what can a university learn from such situations?

Béla Merkely

Semmelweis University

How to support multilingual international students in the classroom

Multilingual students face unique challenges that affect their participation and communication in the classroom, but educators can take steps to make them feel welcome

Andrea Feldman

The University of Colorado Boulder

The importance of promoting multilingual approaches in international universities

Introducing ‘translanguaging’ – and other ways to promote multilingualism

If universities are serious about internationalisation, they must confront the hegemony of English-medium instruction – here’s how, says Dylan Williams

Dylan Williams

Seoul National University

Western universities need to get theirs heads out of the sand and embrace international partnerships

Western universities need to look further afield or risk alienation

So many institutions have their heads in the sand, but if they create true international partnerships, they can reap great rewards, says Hugh Martin

Hugh Martin

British University in Dubai

Outside help for local communities can have unintended negative consequences

Is that overseas field trip you’re looking forward to really necessary?

However well-intentioned, outside interventions can have unintended consequences for local communities if carried out without rigorous research, says James Derounian

James Derounian

University of Bolton

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