2nd Lincoln International HE Practices Conference
2nd and 3rd November 2023
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The 2nd Lincoln International HE Practices Conference is being hosted in India following the successful
first edition in Lincoln. The conference questions for sustainability and digitalization and also aims to shed some light on strategies that higher education practitioners and researchers have developed for the higher education sector to cope up with crises times. Given the successive crises that the world has gone through in the past three decades, e.g. economic crises, recessions, health pandemic, including the recent Covid-19 crisis which had significant economic and social ramifications, this topic has become more pertinent. During these crises, the sector has undergone significant challenges but also innovations, including the deployment of technology and strategic partnerships in order to survive. This conference is therefore expected to provide a comprehensive contemporary portrayal of higher education practices from the perspective of sustainability and digitalization.
The conference aims to provide a platform for researchers, academicians, scholars, practicing managers, and business & industry leaders from around the globe to interact, exchange their thoughts and experiences, and present their ideas on the selected topic. The conference is also intended to serve as a forum to present ongoing research and development activities relevant to the conference theme. This alignment is of increasing significance not only for India, but for any nation whose delegates are participating in any capacity – whether as paper presenters, panelist, or audience members – and will therefore generate abundant possibilities to fortify industry- academia connect. At this juncture of transformation, the conference could potentially improve relationships and help us make decisive and ethical choices that benefit all parties involved in a way that generates long-term innovation and prosperity.
The conference on global higher education in times of crisis has been designed to assemble of the elite minds in the area of higher education to debate in sustainability and digitalisation aspects. The deliberations during the conference are expected to bring key insights in the area of higher education to add more value to it. The conference may immensely benefit the teachers, research scholars, policy makers, and practitioners who work in the area of global higher education in particular and education in general. Also, there are good opportunities for publication subject to the selection through the review process. This is a good platform for developing intellectual connections and to improve the network among the academic and practicing professionals.
Conference ChairS:
Prof. Dieu Hack-Polay – Crandall University, Canada & University of Lincoln, UK
Prof. Andrea Caputo – University of Lincoln, UK & University of Trento, Italy
Prof. Deborah Lock – Brimingham City University, UK
Prof. Madhavi Lokhande – WeSchool, Bengaluru, India
Prof. Uday Salunkhe – WeSchool, Mumbai, India
Conference Scientific Committee:
Prof. Dieu Hack-Polay – Crandall University, Canada & University of Lincoln, UK
Prof. Andrea Caputo – University of Lincoln, UK & University of Trento, Italy
Prof. Deborah Lock – Brimingham City University, UK
Prof. Madhavi Lokhande – WeSchool, Bengaluru, India
Prof. Uday Salunkhe – WeSchool, Mumbai, India
Prof. Alberto Tron – University of Turin, Italy
Prof. Leo-Paul Dana – Dalhousie University, Canada
Prof. Ramo Palalić – Sultan Qaboos University – Oman
Prof. Veland Ramadani – South East European University – North Macedonia
Prof. Mahfuzur Rahman – Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln
Local Organising committee:
Prof. D. N. Murthy
Prof. Hema Doreswamy
Prof. Preetha Chandran
Prof. Tripti Mahara
Prof. Madhav Murthy
Prof. John Ben
Prof. Ramesh Murthy
Prof. Ragesh TS
Ms. Remya Nair
Ms. Ishani Chakraborty
Previous books from LIHEPC
International Environments and Practices of Higher Education
About the book
Taking forward the notion of the scholar without borders, International Environments and Practices of Higher Education provides a critical review of the teaching practices in higher education in international contexts.
Sticky problems and debates about inclusivity, diversity, and cultural representation in the curriculum and classroom are explored through the eyes of the academics who negotiate complex teaching landscapes either on a temporary or permanent basis. The aspiration for universal nuanced teaching practices which reflect individual and national identities, along with newly emerging global ones that represent virtual academic citizenship that cross geographical and political borders, are presented as a foundation on which to instil borderless higher education.
Borderlands: The Internationalisation of Higher Education Teaching Practices
About the book
This book provides a critical review of the impact of international academics on teaching practices in higher education. As borders and boundaries become increasingly blurred and virtual citizenship starts to impact on ways of working, being able to teach seamlessly across cultures and political divides will be critical to ensuring a thriving higher education sector. This book captures the impact of academic mobility on teaching practices which have been informed by academics’ original cultures being modified to align with those of a host culture. The book comprises three thematic sections which take the reader through the various stages of the internationalisation of higher education teaching practice. It starts with how teaching identities are constructed and influenced by culture and geopolitical factors and concludes with an exploration into the emergence of the global teaching practitioner who is able to work seamlessly across borders and boundaries. The core sections include: i) the geopolitics of teaching identities, ii) a sense of belonging and the lived experience of the academic nomad and iii) academic transition, from migration to integration.
Providing practical tools for improving both students’ learning experiences and academics’ classroom practices this volume will be of use to researchers, students, and practitioners from the social sciences (specially business, management, and education) as well as foreign language tutors and TEFL practitioners. Human resource professionals, recruiters, and trainers responsible for recruiting, training, and developing international higher education staff will also find this book to be of interest.
About the institutions
About Lincoln International Business School
Lincoln International Business School (LIBS) is an internationally acclaimed institution that promotes cultural diversity with utmost commitment towards providing an educational experience that enhances careers. Extending its vision of preparing socially responsible leaders ready to meet the challenges of 21st century business, LIBS offers wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering the subject areas of accountancy, finance and economics, management, tourism, and marketing. Moreover, it also various executive development programmes, courses tailored for the military, and work-based distance learning opportunities. LIBS is dedicated to working with students and organisations to find solutions that enhance the contribution of business to society.
About WeSchool
Established in 1977, WeSchool works under the aegis of S.P. Mandali Trust, one of the oldest trusts in the space of education in India. WeSchool introduced several pioneering management programs such as business design & innovation, e-business, retail, rural,healthcare, media & entertainment and research & business analytics. We work closelywith organizations across different business domains and verticals on live projects, consulting and training assignments, with application-based research as an integral part of the education ecosystem at WeSchool. A consistent winner in the category of “Best Innovative Practices & Institutions in Academia” at the National Conference of National HRD Network, in 2020 WeSchool bagged the first position and in 2021 was rewarded as the Runner-up.