scholarly journals Transcending borders in higher education: Internationalisation policies in Sweden

2021 ◽  
pp. 147490412098838
Author(s):  
Nafsika Alexiadou ◽  
Linda Rönnberg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Mobility ◽  
European Policy ◽  
Policy Objective ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Economic Competitiveness ◽  
Policy Ideas ◽  
The World ◽  
Internationalisation Strategy ◽  
Internationalisation Strategies

This article examines the national and European policy contexts that shaped the Swedish internationalisation agenda in higher education since 2000, the policy ideas that were mobilised to promote it, and the national priorities that steered higher education debates. The analysis highlights how domestic and European policy priorities, as well as discourses around increasing global economic reach and building solidarity across the world, have produced an internationalisation strategy that is distinctly ‘national’. Drawing on the analysis of the most recent internationalisation strategies we argue that the particular Swedish approach to internationalisation has its ideational foundations in viewing higher education as a political instrument to promote social mobility and justice, as well as a means to develop economic competitiveness and employability capacity. In addition, internationalisation has been used to legitimise national reform goals, but also as a policy objective on its own with the ambition to position Sweden as a competitive knowledge nation in a global context.

Why We Need a New Kind of Higher Education

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen M. Kosslyn ◽  
Ben Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Significant Problem ◽  
Global Context ◽  
The World ◽  
To Come ◽  
Curricular Model ◽  
Enhance Student Learning

Minerva is a response to problems that beset higher education writ large. We focus in large part on the most significant problem, which centers on the value of higher education. We address this problem by teaching “practical knowledge,” which is knowledge the students can use to achieve their goals. Practical knowledge is rooted in critical thinking, creative thinking, effective communication and effective interaction. We also have considered in depth how to teach this material effectively; all of our pedagogy is informed by the science of learning, which has led us to develop new forms of active learning. In addition, we have developed a software platform that supports our unique pedagogical and curricular model. This platform provides tools that not only facilitate teaching but also--and more importantly--enhance student learning. Furthermore, we believe that the future is increasingly international and thus our students learn to use practical knowledge in a global context. To achieve this, no one nationality is a majority—so students learn from each other—and students live and study together in up to seven different cities around the world. Finally, the Minerva talent agency supports our students from the beginning of their tenure through their post-graduate career, helping them succeed for many years to come.

scholarly journals Social Policy and the New Middle Class in Central and Eastern Europe

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (806) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Tomasz Inglot
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Social Mobility ◽  
Central And Eastern Europe ◽  
The West ◽  
Mass Migration ◽  
New Middle Class ◽  
The World ◽  
Radical Shift

“The region has seen a radical shift from widespread unemployment to labor shortages, a historic expansion in higher-education opportunities, and unprecedented mass migration to the West.” Seventh in a series on social mobility around the world.

scholarly journals Strengthening Polish-Mexican Academic Cooperation: Present and Future Perspectives

Ad Americam ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 83-102
Author(s):  
Joanna Gocłowska-Bolek
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Activity ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
International Higher Education ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Economic Competitiveness ◽  
Higher Education Systems ◽  
The World

Science and higher education have always been intensely internationalized areas of human activity. Especially in the era of globalization, higher education systems around the world face the challenge of internationalization. Internationalization not only strengthens opportunities for development, but is seen as an inevitable necessity in the globalizing and strongly competitive world. Although there is a long-standing tradition of academic cooperation between Poland and Mexico, the changing reality enforces increased efforts to build a more conscious, comprehensive relationship with measurable, long-lasting results. Since ad hoc contacts between individual researchers are not sufficient any longer, a complex, realistic vision of such cooperation is needed. Universities in Poland and Mexico start to see the opportunity to intensify cooperation, which – effectively explored – can significantly contribute to a nation’s economic competitiveness in general and to understanding the nature of trends and challenges in international higher education. The author discusses current activities within the framework of academic cooperation between the two countries and the most important initiatives that may bring closer cooperation in the future. A special focus will be put on the challenges faced by both countries in higher education cooperation schemes, as seen from the Polish perspective.

scholarly journals Exploring the internationalisation strategy of higher education: A case of Muhammadiyah Higher Institution

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Dede Iskandar Siregar ◽  
Intan Diane Binangkit ◽  
Agung Prasetyo Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
International Affairs ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
Internationalisation Strategy ◽  
Internationalisation Strategies ◽  
University Leaders

This article aimed to identify the inhibiting factors and the internationalisation strategy of higher education in Indonesia. The study deployed a qualitative based on the case study at Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institutions. Data collected through in-depth interviews with key respondents include the leader of Higher Education, Research and Development Council of Muhammadiyah, university chancellors, and International Affairs Office head. Findings illustrate the factors hindering the internationalisation which are generally not much different from those described by previous research but here found one factor which has not been explained before, the geographical location of the university, which mostly located in small urban areas that depicted a condition in which cooperation with external parties, foreign institutions, is challenging. The finding also suggests that the internationalisation strategies formed in a very structured manner, involving internal and external university parties. Therefore, this is significant as it explores inhibiting factors and internationalisation strategy of higher education in Indonesia, where it still prioritises religious and cultural values in their educational systems. Practically, this result expected to be a useful reference for university leaders in formulating internationalisation strategies so that the quality of graduates produced can be further improved.

scholarly journals Internationalisation and Transformation of Higher Education in ASEAN Countries: A Distinctive Emerging Approach

2018 ◽  
pp. 540-553
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Equitable Access ◽  
The West ◽  
British Council ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Development Stages ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
The World ◽  
Asean Countries

One recent transformation in the global higher education (Hénard et al., 2012) ecosystem has been internationalisation of HE institutions. This paper draws on a recent, major in-depth investigation into the policy frameworks which underpin international higher education (IHE) in the ten nations of ASEAN. Supported by the British Council, the project places IHE approaches in the ASEAN region into the global context. Based on an assessment tool of the strength of IHE policies in over 40 countries worldwide covering student/staff mobility, quality assurance and equitable access/sustainability, the project shows that while across the region countries may be at different development stages of their IHE policy frameworks, there is evidence of regional commitment to IHE at the policy and institutional level, which compares favorably with other parts of the world. The paper argues that the rise of nationalist governments in various parts of the world, particularly in the west, may threaten internationalisation in dynamic HE systems. However, a distinctive approach to IHE may be developing in the ASEAN region which challenges nationalistic approaches and which is fostering innovation and collaboration. This ‘ASEAN centric’ approach to IHE has the potential to strengthen HE systems across the region, as well as the development of ASEAN itself.

A University–Industry Collaborative Response to the Growing Global Demand for Student Talent

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Julia Vauterin ◽  
Lassi Linnanen ◽  
Karl-Erik Michelsen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
International Student ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Global Dimension ◽  
Market Knowledge ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Global Demand ◽  
The World ◽  
University Industry

The supply of student talent is now taking on an increasingly global dimension and this has extended the breadth of university–industry interaction. Set in the context of a rapidly growing international student market, knowledge transfer between academia and business through global student talent supply is an emerging practice. This paper introduces the philosophical and methodological viewpoints and arguments underlying a forthcoming study of university–industry partnering in the global context for higher education. As such, the authors are not seeking answers to the question, but rather reflecting on how answers may be obtained. They propose an interpretive phenomenological approach to explore the nature, meaning and value of university–industry partnering in attracting and retaining the best student talent from around the world.

Understanding Culture and its Implications for E-Learning

2014 ◽  
pp. 133-149
Author(s):  
Enric Serradell-López ◽  
Cristina Casado-Lumbreras ◽  
David Castillo-Merino
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The World ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

Universities around the world are facing the task of adapting to a changing environment. In a contemporary global context, universities must respond to new educational needs, leading to a global process of enhancing lifelong learning. In addition, they must add new demands not only by students but also from other stakeholders who see the university as a core institution of training for adults. In the highly competitive and global environment of universities, traditional elements such as geographic location are less important in favour of other more intangible factors, such as the image of universities, prestige, and ability of adaptation to the training needs of people. Moreover, the phenomenon of e-learning leads to an increase in the competition between universities, where previous intangibles are increasingly important, as well as those that emphasize cultural aspects. This chapter presents how cultural dimensions are related to higher education, particularly from the work of Hofstede and the Globe project, as well as some cultural elements to consider in virtual environments.

Understanding Culture and its Implications for E-Learning

2013 ◽  
pp. 144-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enric Serradell-López ◽  
Cristina Casado-Lumbreras ◽  
David Castillo-Merino
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The World ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

Universities around the world are facing the task of adapting to a changing environment. In a contemporary global context, universities must respond to new educational needs, leading to a global process of enhancing lifelong learning. In addition, they must add new demands not only by students but also from other stakeholders who see the university as a core institution of training for adults. In the highly competitive and global environment of universities, traditional elements such as geographic location are less important in favour of other more intangible factors, such as the image of universities, prestige, and ability of adaptation to the training needs of people. Moreover, the phenomenon of e-learning leads to an increase in the competition between universities, where previous intangibles are increasingly important, as well as those that emphasize cultural aspects. This chapter presents how cultural dimensions are related to higher education, particularly from the work of Hofstede and The Globe project, as well as some cultural elements to consider in virtual environments.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND GLOBAL COMPETENCE: RENEWING THE EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT OF UNIVERSITIES IN RUSSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 444-453
Author(s):  
Marina Polukhina ◽  
Maria Doskovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Global Competence ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Economic Competitiveness ◽  
Educational Concept ◽  
The World

The world is changing at an increasing pace. We are living in a time of dramatic transformations such as globalization with its impact on economic competitiveness and social cohesion, international mobility, new occupations and careers, advances in technology and its use. Such processes affected the higher education of many countries, including Russia, and created the concept of global education. Nowadays our students have the opportunity and challenge of living and working in such a diverse and rapidly changing world. Thus, renewing the educational concept of universities is becoming relevant. In this article, the authors consider definitions and dimensions of global competence as an essential component of training young specialists as well as 21st century learning in the context of global competence. The authors present how global competence is defined as the combination of the four dimensions and how each dimension builds on specific knowledge, skills, attitudes and values: Also, the paper considers the ways of renewing higher education in Russia and points of growth.

scholarly journals National examinations in centralized educational systems: A blessing or a diploma disease? • A case study of the Nigerian experience

1999 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Solomon A. Olorundare
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Social Mobility ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Evolution Characteristics ◽  
National Examinations ◽  
The World ◽  
World School ◽  
Made In

There is no denying the fact that examinations have been a much discussed topic within educational spheres all over the world and, especially in countries with centralized systems of education. In most countries of the world, school examinations have been known to become a major means of social mobility, prestige and promotion. Besides, examinations affect socioeconomic structures through the application of the criteria selection. This is so because, success in examinations usually determines an individual's entry into higher education and thus to professional posts. Consequently, a situation has evolved in which nation-wide examinations have been seen by some as a good educational enterprise (a blessing) whereas others have termed them as breeders of an educational diploma disease. An attempt has been made in this paper, to examine the arguments that surround the efficacies or demerits of national examinations, with particular reference to the experience of Nigeria in the area of secondary education. The evolution, characteristics and operation of national examinations as practiced in Nigeria are discussed. and arguments for any viewpoint one may hold as to the effectiveness of national examinations. it would be better to utilize them while cautiously avoiding any complete from dependence on them.

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