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This issue explores the challenges and opportunities for education in war-torn regions; looks ahead at the new state of Southern Sudan and implications for education in the new Republic; and cooperation with universities in developing and middle-income countries.

This issue features an interview with Jo Ritzen where he shares his concerns about underfunding of European universities; an exploration of higher education in the UK which touches on the pressures on institutions to provide low cost, fast-track training; and a spotlight on education hubs.

Digitalisation is affecting how we interact with each other, perform our daily tasks and 'think big' about the future, which poses opportunities as well as challenges for the internationalisation of higher education. Thanks to digitalisation, students and researchers have a wealth of information at their fingertips and are able to cooperate across the globe in virtual environments, for example within the framework of online international learning and virtual mobility. This issue of Forum offers not only an investigation of the multi-faceted trend of digitalisation, but also a moment-in-time snapshopt of how this trend is playing out in the context of COVID-19 and other global challenges.

Featuring a debate on the usefulness of the Erasmus student exchange programme; a step-by-step guide to harnessing the power of social media; a look at how the Bologna process is increasing student employability; and questioning the responsibility of students abroad regarding health and safety.

This issue features the 2011 EAIE Annual Conference report, an interview with Christian Stadil; a report on the latest policy developments in Brussels; and critical reflections on North-South partnerships between European and African institutions.

Technology is everywhere, but how is it changing international higher education? What is all the fuss about MOOCs? Where is Europe with regard to online education? What do online courses mean for quality standards?

This issue features the 2009 EAIE Annual Conference report; a fascinating interview with polar explorer and environmentalist, Robert Swan; and a report on the rebuilding process of Rwanda’s higher education and questioning whether higher education is recession proof.

There is growing concern for student mental health. The importance of international alumni is discussed, along with a look at Irish higher education in light of the EAIE Conference in Dublin. Plus, find out how one man in Malaysia is working to create a ‘humaniversity’.

This issue features a report on why universities should support socially-responsible entrepreneurs; tips for retaining students with a good customer relationship management system; and a report on the challenges of sustaining North-South partnerships.

This issue contains the 2010 EAIE Annual Conference report; an interview with Nobel Peace laureate, Leymah Gbowee; look at the growing social responsibilities of universities; and education prospects for Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake.

Internationalisation of higher education is generally understood to operate in a globalised world, but it is increasingly argued that another influential force is at play simultaneously: regionalisation. From large regions such as the European Higher Education Area to smaller sub-regions, this issue explores internationalisation through the lenses of regionalisation and regionalism.

Should your institution be doing more to help students find the right job when they graduate? In this issue, employability is explored from a variety of viewpoints. The EAIE Dublin 2012 conference report is presented, including an interview with Keynote Speaker, Sugata Mitra.

This issue features an interview with American philosopher, Martha Nussbaum. EAIE Executive Director, Leonard Engel, discusses the motivations behind collaboration between higher education institutions and ‘Universal Design’ is highlighted.

Establishing strategic partnerships, nurturing them, and making sure that all parties are satisfied can be challenging. Why do so many higher education institutions embark upon these arrangements? The possibility of pooling resources and sharing experiences is too enticing to pass up.

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.

What is Transnational education (TNE)? Where does it fit in the current context of international education? What is the future of TNE? This issue features an interview with industry expert Jane Knight, and a look at Czech language and literature in light of EAIE Prague 2014.

Social responsibility in international higher education: What should universities be doing to embrace new demands from students for greater ‘life skills’? How much of a role do universities play in societal development? How can students with disabilities be encouraged to undertake more study abroad experiences?

Internationalisation, over several decades of development and evolution, is now widely considered to be a mainstream phenomenon. Of course, international agendas and activities are not equally visible or uniformly implemented in higher education institutions across Europe and elsewhere. This issue of Forum is devoted to an exploration of 'unexpected' internationalisation from a variety of geographic, institutional and disciplinary perspectives. From short-term placements abroad for vocational students, to international experiences outside of higher education, to internationalisation in regions beyond sovereign jurisdiction, this issue traces the boundaries of our expectations and asks us to look beyond them.

The professionalisation of the field of international higher education has amplified the need for specific skills at the international office. Among all these changes, who is the international officer of today? As the diversity of opinions, experiences and case studies in this issue illustrate, the answer to this question is anything but straight forward.

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.

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.