scholarly journals Good to Have an Ambitious Ranking Policy, but How about the Realities? Analysing the Ranking Goals for an Emerging Higher Education Hub

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 178-197
Author(s):  
Adem Yaman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Hub

scholarly journals Ideological Shift in Indian Higher Education Internationalization

2014 ◽  
pp. 12-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Kahre
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Private Education ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Indian Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Internationalization ◽  
Opening Up ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Regional Education Hub

A new strategy sees India seeking to become a regional education hub by developing new forms of international collaboration based on co-creation, opening up to private education provision for dual and joint degrees, and entering international associations for knowledge sharing. But, it will need to ensure that appropriate strategies and quality assurance systems are in place at the different levels to ensure successful outcomes.

scholarly journals Education Hub Strategy and Policy in the UAE: Creating a Cultural Space for Higher Education and Research

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marvin Erfurth
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Cultural Space ◽  
The Public ◽  
Strong Focus ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Physical Elements ◽  
Time Lead

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) currently pursues an Education Hub strategy that aims at increasing higher education and research capacities and aligning these with its economic priorities for achieving advantages in the global economy. This strategy presently leaves the UAE in a position of playing “catch- up” and fosters higher education as a business, making it less accessible to the public and social mobility harder. The foundation of this current strategy is a strong focus on the geographic and physical elements of creating a Hub, which narrows its scope and impact. To exploit the already created capacities and decisions made, the current strategy’s focus and impact should be broadened by creating an accessible cultural space for education and research. This might, over time, lead to the formation of a reputed location for higher education and research by virtue of academic vigor that, importantly, also embodies the UAE’s uniqueness and needs.

Higher Education and Smart Specialization in North-East Romania

2019 ◽  
pp. 234-254
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Marinelli ◽  
Cosmina Mironov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Collaboration Networks ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
North East ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Smart Specialization

The chapter analyzes the links between the higher education system and the design and implementation of smart specialization strategies in north-east Romania, with the aim of providing actionable steps for policymakers, higher education institutions (HEIs), and other stakeholders. This case study allows reflecting on the potential of smart specialization in a region recognized as a higher-education hub in Romania and characterized by a very proactive regional development agency (RDA), but in which universities display limited engagement with the territory and where public administration is highly centralized. The findings identify actions that HEIs and the RDA can undertake to enhance universities' roles within RIS3. These revolve around (1) improving collaborations among HEIs within the region; (2) accessing international collaboration networks for research, teaching, and innovation; and (3) finding avenues of interaction with local actors.

The positioning and competitive strategies of higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Competitive Strategies ◽  
Strategic Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Education Market ◽  
Higher Education Market

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discover how higher education institutions may segment the market in a competitive higher education hub and to assess the usefulness of strategic group analysis as an analytical technique for market and competitor analysis. As a case example of a competitive higher education market, this research investigates how higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) position themselves and compete with one another. Design/methodology/approach The research relied mainly on secondary data, which were obtained from the websites of institutions and regulatory bodies. Then, hierarchical cluster analysis was used to identify strategic groups and institutional competitive strategies in the UAE higher education market. A panel of experts helped interpret and explain the cluster results. Findings Eight distinct institutional clusters were identified, which include public- and privately-owned institutions, as well as elite and specialist institutions. Institution and programme accreditation were found to be particularly important in the UAE market. The institutions in each group appear to operate in a particular market segment, targeting students who have similar needs and wants, and who often share similar demographic features. Practical implications It is concluded that strategic group analysis may help institutions to evaluate potential markets, select target segments and develop competitive strategies. In the UAE market context, the results demonstrate how institutions may position themselves to create strong and distinctive identities. The results of the research may be of interest to higher education institutions that operate in competitive markets, and particularly those that want to evaluate foreign markets. Originality/value This is believed to be the first study to use a strategic group approach for analysing competitors in a higher education hub.

scholarly journals Embracing Internationalization in Gearing Malaysian Higher Education Towards Global Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Siti Maziha Mustapha ◽  
Nabilah Abdullah ◽  
Karthiyaini Devarajoo ◽  
Faridah Ibrahim ◽  
Suhida Hani Suid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Local Students ◽  
Challenges And Strategies

Abstract: Embracing internationalization is the reality in Malaysian tertiary education in this century. Various endeavors and research collaborations have been and are still carried out to achieve the government’s vision to position Malaysia as a tertiary education hub in the region. Using phenomenological approach, this study attempts to highlight challenges and strategies towards achieving internationalization of Malaysian higher education. Twelve lecturers from public and private universities were purposively sampled to discuss issues on internationalization of Malaysian tertiary education. Focus Group Discussions using semi structured interview protocol were undertaken. Data analysis and interpretation were carried out through thematic development. The findings revealed all participants are aware of the pedagogical approaches to be in practice to embrace the dynamics of global cultures convening in Malaysian lecture rooms. They highlighted the advantages of having international students from academic and social perspectives. Also included are ways how local students benefit with the presence of international students. These benefits emerged as participants discussed the consequences of Malaysian campus bereft of international students. In-class challenges and strategies to overcome them were deliberated. The findings also informed lecturers, administrators, and policy makers of relevant aspects to consider when dealing with international students at the tertiary level in Malaysia.   Keywords: global education, internationalization, international students, tertiary education, phenomenology

An Analysis of Globalization and Higher Education in Malaysia

2012 ◽  
Vol 01 (09) ◽  
pp. 73-81
Author(s):  
Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Major Trend ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Functions Of Higher Education

This study aims to examine the impact of globalization on private higher education in Malaysia. The impact of globalization and the development of knowledge-based economy have caused much dramatic change to the character and functions of higher education in Malaysia. The major trend is the reforming and restructuring of private higher education in Malaysia to make it more competitive globally. If Malaysia is serious in turning into an “education hub”, strategies and policies have to be in place to attract international students to study with a local university with international standards.

Trends and strategies towards internationalisation of higher education in India

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Khare
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Student ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Factors ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Internationalisation Of Higher Education ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Internationalisation Strategies ◽  
Teaching Learning

PurposeThis study aims to explore what are the past trends in internationalisation of higher education (IoHE) in the country and how India's higher education (HE) internationalisation strategies are aligned to make India a regional education hub and a storehouse of global talent pool.Design/methodology/approachThis paper relies heavily on secondary sources of information. Document analysis and policy reviews to analyse the internationalisation strategies as well as quantitative data analysis to map the trends have been used.FindingsAt present, internationalisation in India is lopsided and may become a drain on Indian economy if not balanced soon. India is now focussing to correct its adverse inbound–outbound international student (IS) mobility in order to become attractive for international HE community; India aims to strategically “prepare to host,” which is subject to institutional abilities to implement new schemes and programmes. International credibility of Indian HE rests largely on quality augmentation.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is based purely on secondary sources. It would be interesting to augment further with primary-level interactions with both policymakers and practitioners.Practical implicationsIt is a mix of academic and non-academic factors leading to improved quality of teaching, learning and competency-building in the higher education institutions (HEIs) rather than financial doles and incentives that should draw international academics to India in order to make the global traffic two way and financially viable for the country. IoHE to become viable and financially sustainable requires more comprehensive institutional efforts and mechanisms to bring in fee-paying ISs, research grants and multinational industry endowments.Social implicationsWith more fee-paying outbound students and more non-fee-paying or highly subsidised inbound student growth, the situation is already critical in terms of financial implications. This can have long-term implications of societal divide arising out of “global academic impoverishment” of majority Indian students unless state-supported assistance to ensure equitable access to international opportunities is provided to the needy students in the country.Originality/valueThis article is an analytical update on India's HE internationalisation and can be a valuable resource for policymakers, analysts as well as researchers.

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