Zunera Rana’s Post

Why International Agents Should Connect with David Sampere from FrenchXpert France, known for its rich history, cultural sophistication, and world-class education, continues to be a top destination for international students. However, navigating the complex and diverse landscape of French education can be daunting for agents. That’s where David Sampere and FrenchXpert come in, providing a comprehensive solution to streamline your experience. https://lnkd.in/djEYCMd5

Cooperation within the project "Internationalisation Management and German-Ukrainian Academic Cooperation 2024" continues. During February 12-15, 2024, I took part in the online workshops on various aspects of the internationalisation of higher education: definition, current trends, virtual mobility, “internationalization at home” and the internationalization of curricula and courses (including the experience of Germany). #internationalisation #internationalizationathome #virtualmobility #internationalisationofcurricula

Cultural assets are levers of growth, as they generate employment and local development and define our values and heritage and the environment in which we live in. Instead of promoting conservation, some governments -and Greece is high up in the list- are showing an ever declining commitment. One wonders why, when promising results i.e. the National Trust or the European Historic Houses show we are in the wrong direction.

✨ Don't miss out on the early bird registration for our upcoming webinar on "Shaping the Future of Internationalization in Higher Education"! Join us to: - Identify emerging trends in internationalization, including those shaped by post the pandemic. -Assess the current state of internationalization in higher education, exploring challenges, successes, and areas for improvement. - Explore new avenues for internationalization, such as digital platforms and evolving global partnerships. -Discuss key focus areas for enhancing internationalization effectiveness, from curriculum development to research collaborations. -Develop a roadmap for sustainable internationalization strategies. Implement an evaluation system to measure strategy effectiveness. Register today and take advantage of the early bird registration discount (ending May 3rd) We also have special group discounts ranging from 15% to 25% depending on the group size. 🌍 Visit https://lnkd.in/dYGfzn9J to register online or learn more about the program. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your slot and contribute to shaping your institution’s internationalization agenda! #HigherEducation #Internationalization #Webinar #FutureofEducation #highereducation #universities #capacitybuilding

I am thrilled to share the joy of completing a very valuable training program on Creative Industries, a topic that has captured my interest and fueled my curiosity in my readings. 🚀 The online learning program 'Supporting the Creative Economy', developed by the British Council and Culture Associates Oxford in collaboration with Culture Unleashed in Turkey, has concluded with significant gains. 🎓 In this program tailored for policy makers and creative sector professionals, I had the opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of various specialists and leaders in cultural and creative industries. Throughout the training, I gathered a plethora of documents and case studies for future exploration, which I am eager to share as I delve deeper into them. 📚 However, there are a few key points I cannot overlook: - Understanding what we cannot define is crucial to grasping it. Therefore, it is vital to comprehend what the creative industry is and what it is not. It is worth noting the significant progress made by the UK in this field, utilizing a two-way approach to define creative positions and evaluating factors such as the level of creativity in tasks and the percentage of employees engaged in creative work. 🌟 - The distinction between creative industries and the broader creative economy is essential. While there may be differing views among countries, cultural industries typically encompass theatre, dance, and visual arts without profit motives, whereas creative industries include commercial enterprises like design, television, and fashion. 🎭📺👗 - I was particularly intrigued by the presence of incubation centers for creative industries in England and Scotland in various cases. Networking is crucial in this field, with individuals benefiting significantly from these structures, especially in knowledge sharing. The Creative Hubs Reports by the British Council shed light on this aspect. 🔍 - Cultural and creative formations often offer good job opportunities to young people and women, playing a significant role in fostering entrepreneurial potential. 💼🌟 - Creative industries, usually consisting of small businesses and holding the potential to transform local economies, should be supported by policy makers. 🌍💡 With the invaluable experience gained in creative economy and policy development, I am ready to push further in my future projects. 🌟 A big thank you to my instructors John Newbigin OBE, mark spilsbury, Dr. Alex Hope, and Daniar Amanaliev for their guidance and insights. 🙏 #CreativeIndustries #PolicyDevelopment #CreativeEconomy #ProfessionalDevelopment #BritishCouncil

What have you learned this week?   I was recently at an event for volunteers who welcome international students into their homes to help them feel welcome and experience a bit of British culture. In the session, I was struck by how much fear there is of ‘getting something wrong.’ The ‘politically correct’ movement on the early 2000’s has made us terrified of offending or insulting someone with a badly timed cultural mistake.   If we can get past our own fear, we can recognize that most people are amused by the mistakes of foreigners and are very happy to put us right. We want people to like us and we want people to understand us, so it is only in very very rare cases when they look for reasons to be insulted.   In the meeting, we addressed that head on – don’t be afraid. Accept that the person you’re meeting for the first time is probably just as nervous as you are – but we want to find connections. When there’s a misunderstanding, work your way through it When there’s an awkward moment, apologize and ask how to avoid it again When something is unclear, ask questions and learn! Very often, cultural intelligence boils down to a very simple openness and humility. I’ve also learned that an umbrella is a great tool if you want to make an announcement in the rain (Apologies for the in-joke, aimed at the British!)   Have you learned anything interesting this week?

Top 10 Articles on International Education: We spent some time recently analysing interest and engagement in the articles that we share on International Education. We are very proud of your positive feedback and how much colleagues share our information, with the intention of expanding international education quality across the globe. For your convenience here are our Top 10 Articles on International Education, based on the past 90 days of interaction and sharing. Feel free to share - it is our mission to contribute and share widely. We want to make a difference. #settingupschools

Did you know that AFS has decades of experience in conducting research in the fields of intercultural learning, study abroad and virtual exchange? Check out highlighted studies that speak to the impact of virtual exchange, what drives Gen Z to study abroad, and how an AFS experience makes a difference: https://afs.org/research/ #AFSeffect #research

𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 just 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔? Join the upcoming "Virtual Internationalization: Global, Regional and National Perspectives on Virtual Exchange and COIL" webinar organized by the  International Association of Universities and Center for International Higher Education on April 17th where we'll be covering the future of internationalization strategies, how virtual mobility interacts with current approaches, collaborative online international learning (#COIL), virtual exchanges, and more.

It is my great pleasure to chair with Gerardo Blanco our next joint webinar on a very important topic such as #virtualinternationalization Looking forward to enriching discussions on 17 April!