Speakers at the AIEA conference last month underscored that Africa will soon 'matter more' to the Global North, as the continent was placed in the spotlight.

Historical inequities, government policy, access and sustainability were all key themes at the 2023 AIEA annual conference in Washington DC.

We've come a long way, but we still have a lot of work to do

I’ve been working with UNESCO on various projects related to intercultural competence and global citizenship education

The Biden administration is pushing for the continued internationalisation of higher education in the US, a government official has suggested, stating that international education remains a linchpin for driving innovation and economic prosperity.

The globe's biggest challenges will require continued international partnerships, a preeminent scientist and the director of the US National Science Foundation has said at AIEA's 40th annual conference.

The number of US higher education institutions choosing to partner with education agents worldwide appears to be growing, a survey has indicated. However, respondents also identified ethical concerns with the agency model.

Biden began his presidency by signing a range of executive orders, which US educators say indicate a more favourable climate for international education.