2014 Winter Forum: Ethics in international education

Learn about the Unissued Diplomas project, whose purpose is to put the spotlight on Ukrainian higher education students who will never receive their diplomas because their lives were ended too soon by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Urban centres and the higher education institutions that cluster there are paving the way to a greener, more equitable future.

How familiar are you with the EAIE? In this Handbook article, EAIE’s President Markus Laitinen and colleagues explain how the EAIE has developed and professionalised in tandem with changes in the field of international education. Through its growth, the EAIE has been progressively aiming to drive positive change in the field. In an increasingly challenging political climate, advocacy and commitment from associations such as the EAIE strives to promote responsible international education throughout Europe and the world.

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?

This OP aims to stimulate discussion on the critical self-evaluation of the true values of international education, considering the ideas behind study abroad and looking at the dual functions of international education professionals.