International students

How can universities best attract and offer value to international students? These resources offer advice on marketing strategies that boost international enrolments, to providing a warm welcome and effective student support for international cohorts in order to ensure successful outcomes for graduates and post-graduates from all over the world.

By Laura.Duckett , 17 June, 2024

Mind your language: inclusive teaching for international students

Learning about your international students and being mindful about how you use language in classes can have a profound impact on students’ experience and attainment

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 13 May, 2024

Eleven ways to support international students who use English as a second language

International students holding up flags of their home countries

We must all work to foster a compassionate and encouraging experience for our international student community

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 14 March, 2024

Diversity in the classroom as an advantage for learning

Cultural diversity can have practical benefits in the university classroom if we reflect on it from a culture-sensitive perspective, writes Attila Dobos. It can enhance the quality of discussions and lead to a deeper understanding between teacher and students

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 13 March, 2024

How can faculty facilitate short-term international student mobility programmes?

A group of students arriving on campus with suitcases

Let us pave the way for student mobility options to help our students make the most of their university experience and build the foundations for a successful future, writes Sunila John

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 6 February, 2024

How to create effective listening environments for deaf, neurodivergent and international students

The left hand side of a woman's face with her hand held up against her ear

It’s important to consider the influence of your learning environment on listening effort, cognitive load and cognitive fatigue. Here are some tips

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 31 January, 2024

Use design thinking and storytelling to help international students find their voices

A group of students working on a project together

Exchanging stories allows students to express themselves and relate to others. Here are activities, based on co-creation and empathy, that encourage this

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 26 January, 2024

Writing courses can be more enriching for international students than you think

A teacher writes English phrases on a whiteboard

For many international students, English writing courses are a requirement. While such courses can help them polish their definite articles, they can do so much more. Umasankar Patra suggests harnessing the diversity in your classroom

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 22 January, 2024

Six ways to boost international student recruitment

International students bring diversity, talent and economic value to our universities and society. Here are some ways to encourage them to apply to your institution

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 5 December, 2023

Four key hurdles international students face – and what to do about them

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How can we make international students’ academic journey a positive one? Katherine Mansfield suggests ways to alleviate their social, academic and language challenges

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 30 November, 2023

Ease the transition for international students with a holistic peer-mentoring programme

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Enlist peer mentors to help make international students’ transition on to your campus a smooth one. Naia Robinson shows how

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3minutes

International students