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Edward Kessler and Neil Wenborn, Eds. A Documentary History of Jewish-Christian Relations: From Antiquity to the Present Day
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International Research Funding in African Higher Education`: Risks and Benefits
No full textDespite contradictory evidence from university rankings such as QS and The Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the impact of external research funding on African higher education remains an open question. While external funding provides critical financial resources, it usually has conditionalities that may undermine the autonomy and sustainability of African higher education. This article dissects its benefits and risks, with case studies from Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, and proposes balanced funding strategies
It Is Time to Talk About Visa Fraud. Again.
No full textVisa fraud has been a serious problem in international student recruitment for many decades already. The increase in international student mobility and the use of agents and new technologies exacerbate the problem and require joint actions to combat this fraud in the interest of ethical policies for international student recruitment, in the United States and elsewhere
Student Loans or Taxes? Financing Reform in Chile
No full textThe Chilean idea to transition from a student loan system to a progressive graduate tax represents a significant development in the financing of higher education. Though designed to reduce student debt and promote equity, this reform prompts concerns regarding institutional autonomy, financial sustainability, and redistribution of costs. We examine the implications of the proposed Higher Education Fund (FES), situating Chile’s experience within the context of global debates on access, cost, and quality in higher education
Academic Freedom at a Crossroads
No full textAcademic freedom is eroding, not just in authoritarian but also in democratic contexts. Novel challenges arising from geopolitical tensions and shifting political ideologies threaten academic freedom. The resurgence of “flying universities” as innovative institutional responses to these challenges draws attention to the need for coordinated policy responses across actors and contexts. Cross-regional and cross-disciplinary research is needed
The Political Economy of Datafication and Platformization: Digital Transformation in Higher Education
No full textPlatforms, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) are impacting higher education systems and universities internationally. They raise challenges, including locking in institutions to corporate technologies, monetizing data, and interfering with academic governance. Future research is required to examine the concrete effects of platforms, data, and AI in context-specific settings, and to understand their underpinning political economy and future impact on international education and its constituents
Rethinking the Internationalization of Higher Education as a Transformational Educational Endeavor
No full textIn today’s interconnected and fragile world, the values that have traditionally driven the internationalization of higher education (IoHE) are more important than ever before. This paper argues that, for IoHE to deliver on its promise, it is critical that we rethink it as a transformational educational endeavor for all students. Practical strategies and a preliminary research agenda to support this are provided
International Trends in Higher Education and Sustainability
No full textSustainability has become one of the buzzwords of higher education in recent years, leading to a raft of strategies, initiatives, and even rankings. However, there are significant gaps in the knowledge base, with research focusing mainly on curricular interventions and campus operations, and the changes in practice have often been superficial. In order to fulfill its potential in addressing the socio-environmental crisis, a deeper transformation is needed in the university’s role as a knowledge institution and in its relationships with society
International Trends in Accreditation and Quality Assurance: Challenging Possibilities
No full textAccreditation has emerged as the most widely adopted approach to ensuring higher education quality around the world. While this approach allows variations, it provides a common language shared by different systems and academic traditions. While cooperation across agencies will continue to intensify, the future presents the risk of undue governmental intervention