In this paper, we considered theoretical and practical aspects of the organization of intercultural dialogue within an inclusive multinational classical university, with the expansion of this experience to a larger number of higher education institutions. The focus of the research was on the transition of higher education institutions from the…

In an increasing context of internationalisation, the European Commission announced in 2019 the creation of the first seventeen 'European Universities' (EUnis), a Pan-European consortium of higher education institutions designed to promote European values, cooperation and identity. Against this backdrop, this paper aims to examine the ways in…

Given the growing presence of citizens with cultural differences, it is no longer appropriate to base citizenship on the individual belonging of a nation-state. It has become necessary to develop a new concept of citizenship that considers the existing multiple identities of people. This idea has gradually permeated educational policies on…

Higher education institutions aspire to integrate international and intercultural dimensions. Yet, internationalisation is too often confined to policies and rankings, overlooking the actual experiences of students. This study investigates how in-class intercultural relationships influence transcultural competence within a multi-dimensionally…

This article examines the marginalisation of academic cultures and knowledge of international (im)migrant students and teachers in Australian higher education, challenging dominant cultural assumptions in the sector. With over 20 years of lived experience as an English language teacher and more than a decade in tertiary education, I present a…

Globalisation and its sibling, internationalisation, have led to the development of multilingual, multicultural universities, which are often branded as pathways to global success. However, these universities may not adequately consider the challenges that stakeholders face in adapting to these new environments. This paper investigates the…

This paper proposes a new approach for combining top-down and bottom-up approaches intended to lead to a curriculum for action in the public interest that builds on social entrepreneurship and digital skills for students at community colleges. This integrated approach requires a collaborative, participatory approach and aims to provide relevant…

This case study establishes explicit connections to theories of cultural conflict, such as Ting-Toomey's Face-Negotiation Theory, which explains how cultural groups manage conflict, and Bennett's Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity, which outlines the progression toward a more inclusive educational environment. The leadership…

This article reports on a 7-week virtual exchange (VE) involving teacher candidates in three countries in co-creation of learning materials based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The aim of the study was to investigate whether and how the participants found a VE project focused on global citizenship education…

Purpose: Internationalization has been a paramount objective for higher education institutions (HEIs) for decades. However, the landscape of education underwent significant transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to altered contexts, challenges and opportunities for HEI internationalization. This paper aims to critically evaluate the…

Creating cross-cultural understanding amongst students and incorporating music from various cultures around the world has become essential in the field of music education, but still has a long way to go to become more mainstream. The incorporation of world music in teacher preparation programs and music classrooms varies greatly. While many…

With globalization as a focal point in the United States and encouraged in our educational system, the significance of intercultural competence has been amplified. To advance this concept among middle school students, international university students, and the local community, a partnership was formed to offer an international awareness program…

World events in the last few years have made globalization and discussions of culture, race, and ethnicity top-of-mind for many people and institutions all over world, including advertising. Academic institutions, agencies, and organizations (e.g., American Academy of Advertising or AAA) are discussing "diversity, equity, and inclusion"…

The globalisation of science, industry and commerce has resulted in the internationalisation of education. In this context, 'a global citizen', representing the Humboldtian educational model, has to have "universal" cognitive skills and cultural competences formed by an international/global education. However, Malaysia's unique…

This white paper is a conceptual summary of a think tank discussion sponsored by The Forum on Education Abroad. Following the traditional use of "white paper" as a call to action in specific contexts, this paper defines the contexts of programming for education abroad and for domestic diversity education and argues for an incorporation…