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Special Issue: 
Reimagining Transnational Education: Sustainable, Equitable, and Impactful University Partnerships in a Pluralising World

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This special issue explores the evolving landscape of Transnational Education (TNE), focusing on sustainability, innovation, cultural pluralism, and new collaboration models. It explores models that ensure long-term sustainability and meaningful impact of TNE initiatives, aligning them with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to enhance access and equity. The issue addresses the transformative potential of emerging technologies in TNE, analysing how digital platforms can improve accessibility, flexibility, and scalability, while tackling the challenges of digital equity. It also examines strategies for promoting culturally dynamic partnerships in TNE collaborations. It also considers new TNE models in the context of geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts.

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Contents

a) Sustainable and Equitable Partnerships in TNE:

  • Investigating models of TNE that promote long-term sustainability and meaningful impact on both home and host countries and institutions.

  • Examining the alignment of TNE initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in relation to quality education (SDG 4) and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17).

  • Analysing strategies to enhance access and participation in TNE for underrepresented and marginalized groups.

  • Exploring the transition from transactional to relational partnerships, fostering mutual learning and co-creation.

  • Examining power dynamics in TNE collaborations and strategies for promoting more equitable relationships.

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b) Innovation, Technology, and Digital Transformation in TNE:

  • Analysing the impact of emerging technologies on TNE delivery models and pedagogies.

  • Examining the potential of digital platforms to enhance accessibility, flexibility, and scalability of TNE programmes.

  • Explore the significance of digital platforms for TNE administrative tasks

  • Investigating challenges and opportunities related to digital equity and the digital divide in TNE.

  • Exploring innovative approaches to capacity building and institutional development through technology-enhanced TNE partnerships.

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c) Cultural Pluralism and TNE models in a Changing Global Higher Education Landscape:

  • Examining strategies for promoting intercultural understanding and competence through TNE programmes.

  • Investigating approaches to curriculum design and delivery that reflect and respect cultural diversity.

  • Exploring the role of TNE in fostering global citizenship and cross-cultural collaboration.

  • Examining the impact of geopolitical shifts, economic trends, and global crises on TNE.

  • Investigating new models of TNE that respond to changing student demographics, labour market demands, and societal needs.

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