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Management guide for IROs of RP HEIs now available

January 28, 2022

The ANTENA Project, a capacity building cooperation project co-funded by the Erasmus + program of the European Union, recently completed and published a management guide for the international relations officers (IRO) of Philippine higher education institutions.

Global Accreditation Boosts HEI Internationalization Efforts

September 28, 2021

Global accreditation can boost an institution’s internationalization efforts for higher education. An expert admits it may start as a hefty investment but comes with far-reaching benefits that improves the quality of the institution and its programs, transforms its stakeholders, and influences financial outcomes.

Exploring Internationalization of Education without Leaving Home

September 1, 2021

To prepare students to become productive global citizens, Philippine Universities had been sending students to study abroad. With the ongoing worldwide health crisis, however, such a practice had become close to impossible, making the exploration of internationalization of education from home an imperative recourse.

Philippine HEIs share good practices on the internationalization of research

July 13, 2021

Partner higher education institutions (HEIs) of the ANTENA Project recently shared their experience as part of a series of online conferences coordinated by the University of Alicante in Spain. The HEIs typically had research awards and incentives, local and international research collaborations, and policy guidelines and basic support infrastructure already in place.

Communicating HEI’s uniqueness a must in international brand positioning

July 02, 2021

Philippine higher education institutions planning to implement strategic brand communication must remember that the international audience is not looking for basics or for compliance, but for uniqueness.

Differentiation, distinction keys to successful HEI international brand positioning

June 24, 2021

Philippine higher education institutions planning to launch their internationalization bid need to strategically position themselves in the global field through differentiation and distinction. The use of differentiation and distinction is the first step HEIs need to take to rise above the clutter and competition both in the local and international scene.

Branding to help Philippine HEIs showcase own international niches

April 22, 2021

Branding is an effective and systematic way to rise above competition. It is also a strategic move to showcase what separates an institution from the rest, and a means to forge meaningful and long lasting relationships with stakeholders both in the local and international scenes.

Inter-university collaborations boost international profiles of HEIs

January 06, 2021

Philippine HEIs carrying programs through internationalization efforts flash a brand that spells innovation, foresight and global competitiveness. Pursuing internationalization reflects an institution’s desire to be part of the international academic community and promote inter-university collaboration.

Internationalization in higher education to foster interculturation, cultural harmony

October 13, 2020

Internationalization in higher education holds the promise of promoting understanding and cooperation among peoples of different cultures and nationalities.

Harmonized credit transfer system to brace international academic mobility

October 01, 2020

Current initiatives to harmonize the credit transfer systems of higher education institutions in the ASEAN region and beyond will address the needs of today’s learners and promote international academic mobility

Pandemic to stir up internationalization plans of Philippine HEIs

September 15, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic will stir up and enliven the current strategic internationalization plans and efforts of Philippine higher education institutions.

Cross-border education still vital in changing times

September 09, 2020

The pandemic has struck at every nerve of the educational system. The growth of academic mobility has been curtailed by travel bans, border closures and community quarantines. Yet the situation has also highlighted the relevance of internationalization in education and its far-reaching effects on national development.

Finances impact HEI’s internationalization programs

June 10, 2020

The internationalization of the Philippines’ higher education institutions (HEIs) is doubtless beneficial in molding the next generation of global citizens. But most HEIs find that insufficient financial resources still pose a huge barrier for all involved, whether students, faculty, administration or staff.

RA 11448 to strengthen Philippine HEIs’ hosting capacity

April 29, 2020

Republic Act No. 11448, also known as Transnational Higher Education Act, will address the noted lack of internationalization policies and strategies of Philippines higher education institutions while expanding access to education through transnational higher education opportunities.

Strategic leadership: Necessary factor for successful HEI internationalization

May 26, 2020

The internationalization program of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) needs strategic leaders who are able to create opportunities to implement transformational changes within an organization. This is according to Dr. Feliciano G. Calora, Jr., president of Benguet State University, a member of the Internationalization of the Higher Education in the Philippines Network (ANTENA) Project.

PH HEIs encouraged to pursue international competitiveness

February 03, 2020

Internationalization among Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) face numerous challenges, the most obvious perhaps being the costs involved for a student to study abroad. The other side of the coin has more to do with just how competitive Philippine HEIs are perceived in the international education landscape.

Philippine HEIs brace for 21st century globalization through internationalization

January 15, 2020

Philippine HEIs brace for 21st century globalization through internationalization: Globalization has affected not only the economy but also higher education. In these times, higher education institutions (HEIs) are expected to provide quality education and relevant, evidence-based information to address the needs of its students and the immediate society.