Doctoral supervision is complex and takes place against a background of contextual, political, economic, and cultural affordances/constraints; with multiple purposes; and in a global higher education system. The result can be significant tensions for supervisors and, often, poor student satisfaction and progression. Globally, systematic…

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative, single-case study was to explore the development of Jamaica's maritime education and training (MET) curriculum within the local education context. In this research, the story of the development and sustainability of the local MET curriculum in its 40-year journey from 1980 to present (post 2020), as…

Many countries around the globe are focusing on improving the quality of education for student achievement. In this global pursuit of educational enhancement, Turkey has implemented a School Improvement (SI) programme, specifically demonstrating the importance of change leadership (CL). The current study aimed at examining the optimisation of…

Non-formal education seeks to address the limitations of formal education that do not reach all communities and do not provide all new competencies and capabilities that are essential for the integrated development of communities. The role of non-formal education becomes even more relevant in the context of developing countries where significant…

This book analyzes the concept of sustainability as it applies to internationalization of higher education. The topic of sustainability is relatively well explored in the context of higher education. It is becoming increasingly discussed by scholarly societies in international and comparative education. However, there is still a dearth of studies…

Background: Engineering students will be responsible for building new technologies that either mitigate or exacerbate future sustainability problems. Engineering educators are thus tasked with educating engineering students on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that will make them change makers of the future. Purpose: The purpose of this…

Education is an important component of peacebuilding in divided societies. Northern Ireland is one such society emerging from conflict yet it retains a divided system of education with 'Protestants' and 'Catholics' generally educated separately. This causes duplication of provision with settlements having to cater for both communities, leaving…

Population decline poses significant challenges to small schools worldwide, including resource management, student retention, and community engagement. In South Korea, these challenges have been amplified by a shift from centralized education policies to regionally tailored approaches under provincial superintendents. This study analyzed the…

The study investigates secondary school teachers in Osun State, Nigeria, regarding their sustainable pedagogical orientations. The study also examines primary sustainable pedagogical methods used by teachers while also analyzing their difficulties with sustainable teaching implementation. It also examines if gender creates any substantial…

The work environment significantly impacts employee performance, job satisfaction, and organizational growth. Poor working conditions can lead to stress and negatively affect physical and mental health. This study aims to explore approaches and theories for fostering a happy organization by applying Kolb's experiential learning theory, which…

While campus food pantries are growing increasingly popular as an intervention aimed at improving student retention, little work has examined what it takes to start and maintain these resources on the ground. We leverage data from 17 interviews with pantry leaders, and social media posts and internal documents, to describe the creation and…

Background/purpose: Adapting sustainability practices has become imperative in all fields of life, including the education sector. Therefore, various strategies have been developed and promoted to encourage different institutions to incorporate sustainability policies, enabling them to transform effectively. This approach is considered effective…

The current legislations and guidelines on modern biotechnology worldwide tend to focus on scientific risk assessment without prioritizing the ethical aspect. The nature of ethical principles which is descriptive and difficult to measure quantitatively limit the application of ethical principle as an assessment tool. The objective of this paper…

This publication presents an institutional perspective on the state of university finances in Europe. Drawing on findings from a large-scale survey on the financial sustainability of universities, it offers a key evidence base, gathering insights from institutions across Europe. While EUA's research indicates that funding trends have been largely…

As colleges and universities strive to expand access to education abroad, faculty are increasingly called upon to design and lead global programs that are not only pedagogically enriching but also financially and operationally sustainable. While institutional interest and student demand have grown, the long-term viability of these programs remains…