Insider's Guide to Working in International Higher Education

Christopher Hill is Vice President Research and Innovation at the Canadian University Dubai. He has worked in international higher education in Asia and the Middle East since 2008, publishing and presenting widely on transnational education. He hosts the Think Education podcast.Judith Lamie is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for International Engagement at Swansea University, United Kingdom. She has published and presented widely in the fields of applied linguistics, change management, and international higher education for over 30 years.

• ChaptersList of FiguresList of TablesList of Case Studies Introduction 1: The Accidental TNE Practitioner: routes into international higher education2: Starting Out: A few practicalities 3: Broadening horizons and making us kinder: the impact of early opportunities for student mobility4. I’m a stranger here myself: the joys of international education travel 5. Developing TNE Partnerships – The Beginning: deciding where to go and who to partner with 6. The Role of Language and Cultural Responsiveness in Promoting Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Transnational Education- Stephanie Martin7. Conversation not Confrontation: Women in leadership in TNE 8. Lost in translation: culture, community and communication on our international travels9: Managing Transnational Education Partnership: an evolving journey- Nigel Healey and Rob Hickey10: Developing TNE Partnerships – The End: planning for an amicable separation 11: Responding to the Student Voice - reflections on journeys in international education: Into the mist and heading for the first treeConclusion

“An Insider's Guide to Working in International Higher Education offers an insightful perspective on partnership development, cultural interactions, leadership, and international working environments. It is a must-read for practitioners, policymakers, university leaders, researchers, and students.”Janet Ilieva, Director and Founder, Education Insight“Transnational Education (TNE) is now part of the mainstream of international higher education. The field is in need of professionalisation, and An Insider’s Guide to Working in International Higher Education by experts Christopher Hill and Judith Lamie distils decades of experience in an essential set of tools for international educators both experienced and new. A must-read.”Eduardo Ramos, Head of Higher Education Systems & Internationalisation, Going Global Partnership Programme | Cultural Engagement, British Council“Through the lens of a journey, this insightful book provides both practical guidance and a deep understanding of the realities of working in international higher education; essential reading for those starting out or looking to deepen their engagement.”Sirin Myles, Co-founder and Director, The IC Global Partnership