Internationalising Higher Education

Bournemouth University has undertaken an approach to internationalisation based on developing global perspectives and global citizenship. International education, which embraces developing citizenship, offers benefits not only for governments and businesses, it can also serve graduates in the context of globalisation. It is suggested that such an approach has the potential to align with the changing needs of employers, who are increasingly seeking graduates with a broader world view and who have the ability to see the global in the local. This poster will highlight the benefits of this approach for UK and international students, emphasising the importance of developing curriculum and offering opportunities to engage with international mobility to enhance learners 'world-view'. This is particularly important for UK students if they are to continue to be successful in the global economy, but is equally important for all students if they are to understand the impact of the global on the local. This poster will share experiences and conclude by discussing challenges of this approach.