Higher Education Institution Strategies for Internationalization

Bing Wu Berberich (Glasgow Caledonian University, UK) and Roland Martin Berberich (Edinburgh Napier University, UK)

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ISBN13: 9798337310923

ISBN13 Softcover: 9798337310930

EISBN13: 9798337310947

DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1092-3

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In an interconnected world, higher education institutions (HEIs) are adopting strategies for internationalization to enhance global engagement, academic quality, and institutional competitiveness. Internationalization encompasses curriculum development, cross-border partnerships, international research collaborations, and the integration of global perspectives into teaching and governance. As global challenges demand more cooperative and culturally aware solutions, HEIs rethink their approaches to attract international talent, foster intercultural understanding, and align with global academic standards. This shift strengthens their global reputation while preparing graduates to thrive in diverse and dynamic environments.

Higher Education Institution Strategies for Internationalization explores higher education internationalization and its successful implementations and challenges. It examines HEI strategy processes relevant for internationalization and informs on contemporary issues and trends. This book covers topics such as educational strategy, global learning, and skill development, and is a useful resource for educators, policymakers, business owners, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Educational Administration and Leadership
Educational Policy and Reform
Educational Strategy
Educational Technology
Global Learning
Higher Education
Internationalization
Multicultural Education
Psychology
Skill Development
Sustainable Development

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Bing Wu Berberich obtained her MBA and PhD at University of Edinburgh Business School, and has over 10 years’ experience in all aspects of higher education learning and teaching including course and programme design, delivery and quality assurance across undergraduate and postgraduate level. She also undertook leadership roles to oversee learning and teaching quality and student learning experience. Accredited as a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in 2014, Bing continues to have an interest in (international) student employability and career management. She also actively innovates teaching centred on action learning. Prior to her academic career, Bing worked as a line manager and human resources professional in the service and manufacturing industry in the UK and China. Bing’s research interests are rooted in behavioural science including employment relations, psychological wellbeing, talent management and strategic human resource management. She also carries out pedagogical research in higher education internationalisation, student employability and career management. Bing is available to supervise doctoral students.

Roland Martin Berberich moved into Project Management in 2007 and finally Academia in 2017. During this journey he always supported international students in UK and US higher education whether in the classroom, with academic skills training or in a pastoral role. Currently working as adjunct faculty for universities around the world his research focuses on Internationalization as a strategic tool.

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