This article offers a rethinking of a fundamental area of higher education research and
practice: the concept of belonging. Extending the considerable international research …

What do meaningful connections in learning and teaching look like, and how might we foster
these? How might the concept of mattering be helpful for our understanding of higher …

Commencing students in universities today are very diverse with regards to their academic
preparation, language, and cultural background. Some of these students are also first in …

The COVID-19 Pandemic has ushered in significant challenges for supporting community
and belonging in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). This paper seeks to provide key …

Educational leadership serves a pivotal function in establishing the tenor of campus
cultures. Executive decisions shape educational policy and practice in ways that either …

This book presents an exciting and novel approach to explore the concept of the 'ideal
student'. Written in the context of higher education, the concept aims to promote a more …

This article explores university students' interpretations of peer sociality in the context of
academic studies. The study draws on thematic interviews with Finnish students (n= 28) …

Student learning approaches and level of engagement with the learning resources
presented can have a significant impact on their overall understanding of the topic contents …

Purpose Educational policies, integrated practices, obliged strategies and notable
benchmarks are always required by the higher educational institutions (HEIs) for operating …

Australian schools are diverse, and support students from a wide range of racial, cultural,
and linguistic backgrounds, as well as students with disability. Ironically, efforts to ensure …