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New publications on international and intercultural curricula

December 18, 2019

Two publications from Coventry University research staff report on academic development for Internationalisation of the Curriculum and the use of Open Education Practices for Intercultural Curriculum Development. Katherine Wimpenny, Fabio Nascimbeni, Saida Affouneh, Ahmed Almakari, Isidro Maya Jariego & Ayman Eldeib (2019) Using open education practices across the Mediterranean for intercultural curriculum development in higher education, Teaching […]

July 25, 2019

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT) has published an article on the impact of embedding OIL into the curriculum at Coventry University, by Marina Orsini-Jones et al. Abstract: This paper reports on MexCo (Mexico-Coventry), an ongoing online intercultural learning project underpinned by action research. Its aim is to embed internationalisation into the curriculum of […]

July 25, 2019

Journal of Pedagogic Development has published a paper on Coventry University London Campus’ experience of running a blended OIL and international field trip experience, by Aaron Taylor. Abstract: Online International Learning (OIL) is an innovative teaching paradigm that facilitates intercultural competence via meaningful online discussions between higher education practitioners and students in distant locations (de […]

July 25, 2016

Some of our OIL leaders talk about what it means to be a global graduate in their respective fields and offer some tips to colleagues who are considering running their own projects. Dr Marina Orsini-Jones: English & Languages Dr Emma Hill: Oil, Gas & Energy Amela Bogdanovich: Architecture Carolyne Molloy: […]

April 11, 2016

The journal Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education published an article on Coventry University’s take on virtual mobility, by Dr. Daniel Villar-Onrubia and Ms. Brinder Rajpal. Abstract: Virtual mobility initiatives are one of the most flexible, versatile and inclusive approaches in the provision of international experience opportunities. Given that in most universities only a […]

December 18, 2015

Coventry University’s Online International Learning programme was shortlisted for the Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education 2015 awards. Being shortlisted for the 2015 Reimagine Education Awards represents a great achievement, given the fierce competition the panel of distinguished international judges presided over this year. The project was received favourably by the panel across all of the judging […]

February 25, 2016

The X-Culture project encompasses the assembly of thousands of students from around the world, sharing distinctly different languages and cultures; all with one aspect in common; solving complex business problems. The way it works is that thousands of students and professionals from all over the world collaborate on a business project presented by their corporate […]

December 3, 2015

The Ripples Across the Ponds project has won the Honorary Award for poster presentations at the 4th European Conference on Mental Health, which took place in Riga (Latvia) last October. The project is a collaboration between Loyola University in Chicago (US) and the School of Health at Coventry University (UK).

March 19, 2015

The MexCo (Mexico-Coventry) project, ran in collaboration between Coventry University and the University of Monterrey, was one of the two finalists in the category “Online and Distance Learning” of The Guardian University Awards 2015. For further information see the article published by The Guardian.

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Ruth O’Brien

Coventry University

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New publications on international and intercultural curricula

December 18, 2019

Paper on embedding COIL in the curriculum

July 25, 2019

Paper on blended Collaborative Online International Learning and field trips

July 25, 2019

Tips from OIL leaders

July 25, 2016

Paper on Online International Learning in Perspectives

April 11, 2016

The Online International Learning programme shortlisted for the Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education 2015 awards

December 18, 2015

Success of CU staff and students at the X-Culture Competition

February 25, 2016

The Ripples Across the Pond project wins award at the European Conference on Mental Health

December 3, 2015

MexCo Project runner-up in The Guardian University Awards 2015

March 19, 2015