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What power does the voice of the international student wield in their institutions? Spring Forum investigates.

Discover the insights into the state of internationalisation in European higher education today.

How does interdisciplinary research and study align with educational initiatives that cross national borders? Winter Forum investigates.

In an exploration of the Conference theme of 'Connecting currents', the essays bundled in the 2023 EAIE Conference Conversation Starter aim to inspire thoughtful reflection on the various 'connections' and 'currents' underpinning the field of international higher education.

Navigating the challenges of immersion in a world of difference is precisely what fuels the kind of transformative learning that is at the heart of internationalisation – but the flip side is the host of mental health stressors that come with it. This issue of Forum seeks to explore how international higher education can foster health and wellness among students and staff, and how international experiences themselves can be leveraged to facilitate emotional resilience.

If the last several years have taught us anything, it is to always be prepared for the unexpected. This issue of Forum magazine seeks to analyse the risks currently facing international higher education, and more importantly, what the sector as a whole or we as institutions and individuals can and should do about any of it.

Now in its third annual iteration, the EAIE’s Snapshot report on international admissions for the academic year 2023–2024 provides indications of international student application and enrolment dynamics for the year ahead. As in the editions published in 2021 and 2022, in 2023 the EAIE undertook a short data collection exercise aimed at gathering information from higher education institutions across the 49 countries of the EHEA in March 2023. The results of the exercise and analysis thereof are featured in this report.

As internationalisation becomes more embedded in the fabric of higher education institutions across Europe and beyond, in what ways do universities' international activities and orientations intersect with – and ideally enrich – their community engagement approaches and service to society agendas? This issue of Forum magazine endeavours to explore that very question from a variety of perspectives.

Under the overarching theme of 'The future in full colour' the essays for the 2022 EAIE Conference and Exhibition are designed to educate, provoke and inspire us to reflect carefully on where our field stands today and where we are headed, as individuals and as a community.

How widespread are joint and collaborative programmes, how popular are they with students, and are academic staff keen to participate in course development and delivery? Have institutions and their accrediting bodies found the right ways to award degrees across national jurisdictions? This issue of Forum addresses these and other questions, offering insights into the ways in which institutions are currently framing joint and collaborative programmes in their international strategies.

As our global climate continues to grow warmer, it is not surprising that the climate of international education is changing with it. This issue of Forum explores the possible paths toward sustainable internationalisation, highlighting the obstacles we face and sharing learning from the promising examples of action already in our midst.

What will the 2022–2023 academic year bring when it comes to international student admissions and enrolment across the European Higher Education Area? To offer a glimpse into this complex dynamic, the EAIE undertook an online survey between 15 and 24 March 2022, which gathered responses from professionals working at higher education institutions in more than 30 European countries. This report offers a summary and analysis of their responses, as well as an indication of what the European higher education sector might expect moving forward.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways left the world of physical mobility in suspended animation, new opportunities have emerged and may well be leading to a paradigm shift in approaches to internationalisation. The Summer 2021 issue of Forum takes a fresh look at the mobility of staff and students, exploring whether alternatives to physical mobility are now gaining new ground, and what this might mean for the status of physical mobility.

Under the overarching theme of Bolder. Braver. Go, the essays for the 2021 EAIE Community Exchange explore various aspects of some of the most daunting concerns of our time and suggest specific lines of action for bolder thinking and braver action in response to these challenges.

In autumn 2021, the European higher education sector kicked off the second full academic year under the conditions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EAIE collected data from higher education institutions acrossthe European Higher Education Area (EHEA) via a short survey from 18 June to 19 July 2021. Our goal was to develop a simple yet informative picture of how international degree-seeking student numbers were trending across the EHEA at that time. This report summarises our findings.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways left the world of physical mobility in suspended animation, new opportunities have emerged and may well be leading to a paradigm shift in approaches to internationalisation. The Summer 2021 issue of Forum takes a fresh look at the mobility of staff and students, exploring whether alternatives to physical mobility are now gaining new ground, and what this might mean for the status of physical mobility.

The 'Global South' is a contested term, which cannot accurately reflect the rich diversity of national realities across major world regions. Still, the term is used widely and typically refers to countries facing multiple development challenges. This issue of Forum endeavours to expand our understanding of how engagement between Europe and the Global South is playing out, as well as the challenges and opportunities that may result from current realities and future trends.