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International students Insight on patterns and trends in the international movement of university students and how institutions can best meet the needs of international students
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Meeting prospective international students in person isn ’ t always possible . Here ’ s how to create engaging live streams on social media , from selecting valuable …
Market orientation must be an institution - wide endeavour
As higher education becomes increasingly global , universities must adopt a market - orientated philosophy , balancing student needs , national priorities and …
Unlock the potential of internationalisation in higher education
Let ’ s smash through the barriers to effective internationalisation . Here ’ s a four - part framework to do so
Enhancing the thesis experience : insights from master ’ s students
Early preparation is essential for students ’ successful thesis journey – so postgraduate course coordinators and programme leaders should put supports in place from the …
Teaching region - specific political science courses : Hong Kong as a case study
Strategies implemented in two Hong Kong - specific courses aim to ensure students unfamiliar with the region remain as engaged in the learning process as local …
We should be using social media more to understand students
How to use netnography to improve communication with prospective and current students
Create an online learning environment international students feel comfortable in
For international students , navigating online learning is just another challenge among the many they ’ re already facing . Rajeev Kamineni offers advice based on his own …
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 …
We need to get to know our international students better
To create inclusive classrooms for international students , we must address bias and challenge assumptions . Here ’ s how
Measuring the environmental impact of student relocation
A simple but robust tool and methodology can help universities calculate the carbon emissions from student travel when they relocate for study
Use student - centred learning strategies to motivate international business students
Support your international students by incorporating strategies that promote student - centred learning into your teaching
Teaching international students about academic integrity
Cultural misunderstandings can lead to international students being referred for academic misconduct . An answer for university educators can be to tailor …
Taking an administrative office performance from process - focused to people - driven
Improving processes can start with an objective to help team members be happy in their jobs while supporting their office ’ s activities . These steps focus on staff , faculty and …
Empowering international students for global career success
Supporting our students to prosper and thrive is not only beneficial to them but also to the broader community
Improving the digital experience for Black international students
Strategies UK institutions should take to enable Black international students ’ smooth transition into university
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 , …
THE podcast : cross - cultural communication in the international classroom
Whether it ’ s teaching creative writing and media in a multilingual course or providing future doctors with clinical communication skills , two experts share tips for …
It ’ s all in the presentation : how to engage international students during lectures
The visual dimension of lectures and seminars can create additional challenges for international students , but simple strategies can help in creating useful …
Mind your language : inclusive teaching for international students
Learning about your international students and being mindful about how you use language in classes can have a profound impact on students ’ experience and …
Eleven ways to support international students who use English as a second language
We must all work to foster a compassionate and encouraging experience for our international student community
Diversity in the classroom as an advantage for learning
Cultural diversity can have practical benefits in the university classroom if we reflect on it from a culture - sensitive perspective , writes Attila Dobos . It can enhance …
How can faculty facilitate short - term international student mobility programmes ?
Let us pave the way for student mobility options to help our students make the most of their university experience and build the foundations for a successful …
How to create effective listening environments for neurodiverse , international and deaf students
It ’ s important to consider the influence of your learning environment on listening effort , cognitive load and cognitive fatigue . Here are some tips
Use design thinking and storytelling to help international students find their voices
Exchanging stories allows students to express themselves and relate to others . It also boosts confidence and engagement
Writing courses can be more enriching for international students than you think
For many international students , English writing courses are a requirement . While such courses can help them polish their definite articles , they can do so …
Six ways to boost international student recruitment
International students bring diversity , talent and economic value to our universities and society . Here are some ways to encourage them to apply to your institution
Four key hurdles international students face – and what to do about them
How can we make international students ’ academic journey a positive one ? Katherine Mansfield suggests ways to alleviate their social , academic and …
Ease the transition for international students with a holistic peer - mentoring programme
Enlist peer mentors to help make international students ’ transition on to your campus a smooth one . Naia Robinson shows how
Let ’ s make the international student experience as valuable as the degree
Given the unique challenges international students face , how can universities create an inclusive and supportive community ? Educators share suggestions for helping …
A smorgasbord of strategies to help international students feel included
Educators are like seasoned chefs with the responsibility to create harmonious classroom environments that celebrate the flavourful cultural diversity of international students , …
What will it take to ensure that international students are treated fairly ?
Treatment of international students needs to shift to a social justice approach , and the interim report from Australia ’ s Universities Accord Panel doesn ’ t go far enough . …
Helping international students in their transition to US institutions
International students enrich and add value to American campuses . Here , Ashlee Toomey - Flinn offers practical tips for helping them transition successfully into their US …
Navigating the choppy waters of intercultural differences in an international classroom
Farish A . Noor draws on three decades of teaching across different continents to offer advice on the challenges inherent in teaching students from diverse backgrounds
How to help international students prepare for university life ahead of and after their arrival
Ayten Ordu provides five top tips that will help ensure international students have a smooth transition to their new surroundings
How to support international students ’ smooth transition to a new country
Orientation is an ongoing process for international students , so welcome programmes need to extend further than a single day . Here , Mengping Cheng …
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
What about lifelong learning for international students ?
International students might not be comfortable with the student - centred mindset that underpins continuous , self - directed learning . We must prepare them for lifelong …
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
Help students make the most of studying overseas at branch campuses and beyond
Chris Pirie offers advice on how to run a smooth international student exchange programme
How to support more international student applications
UK universities can increase their appeal for international students with better transparency and support through the application and enrolment process , Christina …
The top three ways to support international graduate employability
Building effective partnerships with employers and using feedback to shape curricula and careers services will boost outcomes for students , universities and industry alike
Digital marketing as a route to reaching international students
Advice for university marcomms teams on shaping digital marketing efforts to reach and appeal to international students
Unearthing the hidden curriculum in international classrooms
How educators can help international students navigate the unspoken assumptions , expectations and norms of US higher education
How to build a stronger pipeline for international student recruitment
Iain Sloan explores four key strategies universities can introduce to help them continue to attract overseas students in challenging times
Is your university worth the investment for international students ?
International student concerns have changed in recent years , and traditional study - abroad destinations need to keep up
The hows and whys of improved interactions with international students
Strategies for overcoming potential cultural differences and supporting better academic - international student relationships
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 …
Five tips for helping international students settle in their new surroundings
Ganna Pola and Ö nay Aktun ç offer advice based on their experience as advisers to international students in North Cyprus
How to champion the international student experience from admission to graduation
An international student ’ s experience at your institution can be very positive with mindful handling every step of the way , says Preeti Aghalayam
Universities must stop policing and surveilling international PGRs
From controlling travel to failing to provide adequate support , universities ’ treatment of international postgrads is harming the research community and the …
