Advance HE today launches an update to the Framework for Internationalising Higher Education, supporting universities across the sector as they bring international dimensions to their provision, whether through an internationalised curriculum, international student mobility or transnational education.
An international dimension to the university experience can benefit students and staff. Every individual's unique identity, culture, language, and experiences enrich and enhance the global community, contributing to fostering a vibrant and diverse campus culture. The Framework for Internationalising Higher Education recognises and values the contributions of staff, students, and the institution to global education.
The framework can be viewed through various lenses. Established approaches to developing and strengthening international partnerships are recognised for providing all students with cultural and geographical opportunities. This includes increasing ‘home’ students outgoing mobility, providing greater inter-cultural awareness – as well as attracting international students who will see a more welcoming and inclusive environment in their host institution.
Recent literature, summarised in the Advance HE Literature review, ‘Internationalisation and students’ outcomes or experiences: A review of the literature 2011-2021 (Mittelmeier et al, 2022) synthesised over 600 research publications written by global authors in the last 10 years about different facets of internationalisation, focusing specifically on whether and how internationalisation demonstrably impacts students’ outcomes and experiences.
