Internationalisation

How hard can it be to stage an online conference? Don’t you just book a whole bunch of Zooms and send out invites? Well, yes and no. Here are five key takeaways from our experience as rookies to conference organisation

Strategies for overcoming potential cultural differences and supporting better academic-international student relationships

An international partnership is like a marriage – once the courting is over, long-term compatibility is crucial, says Debra Hinds

Ganna Pola and Önay Aktunç offer advice based on their experience as advisers to international students in North Cyprus

Navigating cultural issues, considering local rules, establishing red lines and much more will be required if you are to create a strong partnership and protect both partners

An international student’s experience at your institution can be very positive with mindful handling every step of the way, says Preeti Aghalayam

Rosemary Bai shares knowledge about the Indonesian naming system, encouraging higher education institutions and staff to be aware of its uniqueness and handle Indonesian names with respect

Steps that tutors can take to better support students who are non-native speakers of English and ensure they feel included and able to play an active role in their university community

The success of international research collaborations rests upon clear communication, writes Marian Brady as she offers advice on what this involves in practice

PhD students’ learning and research can be greatly enhanced through international collaboration. A team from Imperial College London shares practical tips for supporting these cross-border links between doctoral students