As ecological and environmental challenges intensify globally, countries are increasingly prioritizing the enhancement of green innovation capacity. While existing research has primarily examined the influence of external factors--such as financial development and industrial upgrading--on green innovation, the role of internal drivers and their…

This study aims to analyse the role of Compulsory Courses in the Indonesian Language Curriculum (CCS) in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia. Specifically, it investigates how CCS, as a foundational educational component, contributes to linguistic proficiency, character development, cultural preservation, and…

This paper argues that colleges anchor their communities by developing knowledge and skills within their region; establishing links and exchanges outside the region; contributing to civic, political, cultural, and social activities and networks in their region; developing facilities and amenities used by the community; and, contributing to their…

This study examines the current state of sustainable agricultural talent cultivation in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province and analyzes the relationships between key factors influencing educational outcomes: Student Development (STD), Teachers' Effectiveness and Teaching Strategies (TEET), and School Capacity (SCC). A mixed-methods…

The growing gap in soft skills among Moroccan undergraduate university students is a pressing concern. This study examined the impact of a blended learning model intervention on soft skills development in this population. A systematically chosen sample of 42 participants, selected from a pool of 400 undergraduate university students, was…

Purpose: The study aimed to assess the digital literacy skills of the students of Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, to know whether they possess the digital literacy skills to perform well in the digital environment. The study also analyzed how digital literacy skills were affected by various factors. Design/methodology/approach: The study used…

Academic careers have always been competitive, but Europe's higher education sector now faces numerous challenges such as demographic shifts and funding cuts, precarious contracts and working conditions. As European higher education institutions navigate this evolving landscape, this publication presents five key principles for their efforts to…

As the basis for developing emotional intelligence, emotional education is fundamental to the development of students as integrated individuals and their ability to coexist harmoniously with other people over time. Teachers must therefore receive emotional education. However, the range of measures to provide such education in Latin America in…

In this paper, we considered the current problems of the development of the concept of life values of Russian universities in the conditions of higher education's globalization. We determined the conceptual value of this approach, outlined its institutional basis, characterized it, and analyzed and assessed the declarations of life values of…

Njala University, as one of the leading higher education institutions in Sierra Leone, stands at the forefront of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within its academic framework. This paper explores how Njala University can enhance its role in empowering students through targeted skills development, trade education, and entrepreneurial…

Universities are critical to the success of a growth-driving industrial strategy, and to the sector plans, which must capitalise on the higher education sector's contributions: (1) developing a high-skilled workforce for the nation; (2) collaborating with businesses, further education colleges and Mayoral Strategic Authorities to bring coherence…

The level of digital literacy development has been explored internationally. As a part of a larger doctoral thesis, the levels of digital literacy in health care academics was collected (n=52) from universities across England. The framework selected was A Health and Care Digital Capabilities Framework, and a model of development was created using…

A new, strategic approach to professional development for academic developers is presented in this paper. The new model integrates recognition, sharing good practices, reflection, capability-building, professional dialogues, and community-building. After explaining the drivers, research methods, influences, and design principles that underpin this…

This article describes the Student Teaching Fellowship Program (STFP), offered by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto, as an opportunity for graduate students (and postdoctoral researchers) to gain meaningful training in teaching as they undertake undergraduate curriculum development and pedagogical research. Under the…

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a pivotal role in preparing students to contribute to sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study focused on the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and examined how SDGs were integrated into the field of textile science, apparel design, and technology (TSADT). The research…