Self-plagiarism: Academia’s uncomfortable integrity conversation
Linkedin
May 17, 2026
More than simply “reusing your own words”.
Universities devote enormous attention to plagiarism, academic honesty, referencing conventions, and ethical scholarship. Students are repeatedly reminded that copying the work of others without acknowledgement undermines academic integrity and intellectual credibility. Workshops are delivered, policies are embedded into curricula, and severe penalties are outlined for breaches of academic conduct. Within higher education, plagiarism is frequently framed as a student issue.
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Tags: Careers, Education
Feedback Shapes Learning
Linkedin
May 11, 2026
Assessment feedback remains one of the most influential elements of teaching and learning, yet it is also one of the most criticised. Students frequently describe feedback as vague, delayed, overly focused on correction, or disconnected from future learning, while educators often feel that the extensive time spent writing comments produces little meaningful improvement in student performance.
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Tags: Behavioral Science, Education
Neurodivergent-Affirming Practice: Redefining Inclusion in Contemporary Education
Linkedin
May 03, 2026
Neurodivergent-affirming practice represents a fundamental shift in how educators conceptualise difference, moving away from deficit-oriented interpretations towards a recognition of cognitive diversity as an inherent and valuable aspect of human variation. Within this paradigm, autism, ADHD, and related neurotypes are not framed as problems to be remediated, but as differences to be understood, accommodated, and respected. The focus therefore transitions from attempting to change the child to transforming the conditions in which the child learns, interacts, and develops .
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education
Interview with a Global Guru in Education
IGI Global Newsroom
April 03, 2024
When I first entered the teaching profession, technology played a minimal role, allowing educators to dedicate themselves to refining their craft. The focus was on creating profound learning experiences rather than simply entertaining students. With rapid advancements in technology, however, the educational landscape has undergone a significant transformation. While these advancements bring exciting possibilities, they also present challenges.
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Tags: Culture, Education, Transformation
Cross-Border ‘Push-Pull’ Mobility of Students
IGI Global Newsroom
November 17, 2023
In the higher education (HE) sector, studies reveal that participation in study abroad programs oftentimes increases graduation rates, academic performance, disciplinary learning, sensitivity to cultural context, self-knowledge, appreciation for cross-cultural differences, and practical travel skills. In addition, it enhances job prospects as employers desire graduates who have experiences that reflect an ability to interact with others, exhibit intercultural understanding, and adapt to unfamiliar situations.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Mobility
Acculturating to University: ALL Together Now
IGI Global Newsroom
October 13, 2022
Students at the HE level should be capable—to varying degrees—of defending opinions, drawing inferences, evaluating facts, generating ideas, investigating situations, making comparisons, probing alternatives, questioning truisms, raising doubts, and solving problems, to mention but a few examples. Thus, students with under-developed academic skills will, in all likelihood, be challenged by the academic demands of post-secondary education.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Health and Wellness
Academic Cheating: Persistent, Pervasive, and Perennial
IGI Global Newsroom
September 28, 2022
Institutions of Higher Education (HEIs) are entrusted by society with responsibility for the creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge. The purpose of HEIs is to provide quality education and each member of the community should aspire to maintain the highest professional standards to assure that students are well-prepared for life-long learning.
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Tags: Behavioral Science, Education, Innovation
The Transformative Impact of Study Abroad
IGI Global Newsroom
August 26, 2022
Amazing experiences await participants when they take the plunge to study or train in another country, not only enhancing the value of their qualification, but also embarking on a potentially life-changing and ‘transformative’ journey. With personal experience and research insight, expert Dr. Donna Velliaris, an esteemed IGI Global editor/author of six books and 30+ chapters, shares her inspiration in pursuing research in the field of study abroad and her recent publication Academic Mobility Programs and Engagement: Emerging Research and Opportunities in the interview below.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Mobility
Contract Cheating: A Billion Dollar Industry
IGI Global Newsroom
July 17, 2020
With research insight, expert Dr. Donna M Velliaris, an esteemed editor/author of the publications, Handbook of Research on Academic Misconduct in Higher Education (2016), and Prevention and Detection of Academic Misconduct in Higher Education (2019), as well as contributor of 30+ IGI Global book chapters, shares her concerns pertaining to ‘contract cheating’. Today, as we move towards increased online instruction due to COVID-19, higher education (HE) students may be feeling intensified pressure and be drawn to partaking in academic misconduct via contract cheating.
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Tags: AI Ethics, Education, IoT
Survivor HE: Traversing the Tertiary Landscape
IGI Global Newsroom
June 18, 2020
With personal experience and research insight, Dr. Donna Velliaris—editor of six IGI Global books and author of 30+ chapters—shares her interest in and regard for academic language and learning (ALL) support services in higher education (HE). The primary aim of ALL is to enable students’ full participation in the teaching and learning to appropriate academic literacy and study skills support leading to successful completion of programs. Dr. Velliaris shares her research explored within her recent publication Academic Language and Learning Support Services In Higher Education in the IGI Global interview below.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Leadership
Guest Blog: Degree Programs That Transcend Borders
IGI Global Newsroom
August 20, 2019
Bienvenido, Bonjour, Geia, Guten Tag, Hei, Hej, Helo, Hola, Jambo, Konnichiwa, Namasté, Shalóm. The world contains billions of people in thousands of unique and distinct cultures. It is likely that one will never have enough time to experience them all, but with a study abroad program, one can have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of our shared humanity and how it transcends borders. With experience and research insight, expert Dr. Donna Velliaris’ forthcoming volume is titled Academic Mobility Programs and Engagement: Emerging Research and Opportunities. Not only will living abroad enrich one’s understanding of different people and cultures, but the academic and career benefits of studying abroad are now more relevant than ever.
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Tags: Culture, Education, Transformation
Guest Blog: Deciphering Academic Code: Academic Language & Learning (ALL) Support Services in HE
IGI Global Newsroom
May 17, 2019
With the recent news of the college admissions scandal and universities tweaking their policies and procedures pertaining to academic integrity, misconduct has been underscored in the media on higher education (HE). Experts in HE, including Dr. Donna Velliaris, editor of Prevention and Detection of Academic Misconduct in Higher Education and Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning, as well as contributor of 30 IGI Global book chapters, dives into a discussion on enhancing Academic Language & Learning (ALL) support services, as beneficial to addressing these issues.
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Tags: AI Ethics, Education, IoT
Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning: Hear From Expert Dr. Donna Velliaris
IGI Global Newsroom
April 18, 2019
According to a recent Quartz article, more than half of the global population is bilingual; over 3.5 billion people speak more than one language a day. Being multilingual provides many benefits on individual, social, and professional levels, especially when it comes to careers within higher education. Discussion based on the acquisition of a second language (L2), particularly in higher education, often explores the relationship between language learning and the study abroad experience to enhance and advance one’s fluency. Dr. Donna Velliaris, an esteemed IGI Global editor/author of the publications Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility, as well as a contributor of 30 IGI Global book chapters, recalls her own life-changing foreign language learning experience. Her 2018 publication titled, Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning, brings together a series of studies that explore—from varied perspectives—the relationship between language learning and study abroad at the tertiary-level.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Mobility
Guest Blog: Culturally Responsive Leadership/Leaders (CRL)
IGI Global Newsroom
February 13, 2019
Internationalization continues to be on the agenda of higher education (HE) providers worldwide as global student mobility continues to increase. Dr. Donna Velliaris, an esteemed IGI Global editor/author of publications, Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility, Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning, and contributor of 30 IGI Global book chapters, discusses Culturally Responsive Leadership (CRL) for making internationalization real and meaningful in HE settings.
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Tags: Culture, Education, Leadership
Study Abroad: Not All Classrooms Have Four Walls
IGI Global Newsroom
December 12, 2018
Internationalization continues to be on the agenda of higher education providers worldwide and study abroad offers opportunities for both faculty and students to contribute to the world, while also being shaped by it. Dr. Donna Velliaris, an esteemed editor/author of publications, Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility and Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning, and contributor of 30 IGI Global book chapters, dives into a discussion on study abroad programs; building and establishing authentic links between institutions, and making internationalization real and meaningful for wider society.
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Tags: Culture, Education, Mobility
Academic Misconduct: Who Cares? Expert Dr. Donna Velliaris Shares her Higher Education Journey
IGI Global Newsroom
November 16, 2018
Academic misconduct has been the subject of increased interest in higher education. Studies have examined cheating behaviors across different disciplines and what factors influence a student's propensity to cheat. With universities and colleges implementing fast-tracked programs to increase graduation rates, misconduct is on the rise as students potentially partake in academically dishonest practices. With experience and research insight, expert Dr. Donna Velliaris, an esteemed editor/author of publications, Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning and Handbook of Research on Academic Misconduct in Higher Education, as well as contributor of 30 IGI Global book chapters, shares her journey in pursuing research in the field of higher education and academic misconduct.
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Tags: AI Ethics, Education, Emerging Technology
From policy to practice
IGI Global Newsroom
December 31, 1969
In an era characterized by globalization, technological advancements, and increasing diversity, the role of Academic Integrity Officers (AIOs)—also known as Academic Conduct Advisors or Academic Integrity Coordinators—has undergone significant transformation.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education
How Academic Support Services Are Transforming Higher Education in 2025
IGI Global Newsroom
December 31, 1969
In the ever-changing landscape of higher education (HE), the role of academic advisors has become more critical than ever. They do far more than offer academic guidance; they are pivotal in fostering student retention, supporting personal growth, and addressing the challenges students face as they transition through different stages of their education.
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Academic Language and Learning Support Services in Higher Education
IGI Global
December 09, 2026
This edited volume examines how higher education institutions can organise and deliver academic language, learning, and advisory support that enables students to navigate university successfully. It explores writing and language development, study skills, mentoring, enrolment services, professional development, service learning, and the particular needs of first-generation and diverse learners. Collectively, the chapters demonstrate how well-designed support systems can strengthen student confidence, engagement, retention, and lifelong learning.
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Tags: Behavioral Science, Diversity and Inclusion, Education
Academic Mobility Programs and Engagement: Emerging Research and Opportunities
IGI Global
November 09, 2026
This edited collection examines how international and study-abroad programs shape student preparation, engagement, and learning. Drawing on research across varied disciplines and cultural settings, it explores intercultural awareness, cultural responsiveness, teacher education, healthcare, short-term mobility, and the design of meaningful international experiences. Collectively, the chapters demonstrate how thoughtfully structured academic mobility can foster personal growth, professional learning, and informed global engagement.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Mobility
Handbook of Research on Academic Misconduct in Higher Education
IGI Global
October 09, 2026
This edited handbook examines the complex causes, forms, and consequences of academic misconduct across higher education. Drawing on empirical research and international perspectives, it explores plagiarism, cheating, technology, assessment, institutional policy, cultural influences, and preventative pedagogies. Collectively, the chapters provide educators, administrators, and researchers with evidence-informed approaches for detecting misconduct, strengthening academic integrity, and developing fair and effective educational responses.
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Tags: Behavioral Science, Culture, Education
Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility
IGI Global
August 09, 2026
This edited handbook examines the growing role of study abroad and outbound mobility in international higher education. Drawing on research from diverse global contexts, it explores student motivations, intercultural learning, preparation, program design, international placements, risk, quality assurance, and evaluation. Collectively, the chapters illuminate both the transformative benefits and practical challenges of creating meaningful, well-supported international learning experiences.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Mobility
Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning
IGI Global
April 09, 2026
This edited volume examines how international study and cultural immersion can strengthen the learning of a second or additional language. Drawing on research from varied study-abroad contexts, it explores language proficiency, grammatical development, auditory-orthographic training, learner autonomy, experiential learning, and intercultural communication. Collectively, the chapters illuminate how meaningful engagement with language and culture beyond the classroom can enrich linguistic, personal, and intercultural development.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Mobility
Prevention and Detection of Academic Misconduct in Higher Education
IGI Global
April 09, 2026
This edited volume focuses on practical, research-informed strategies for preventing and detecting academic misconduct in higher education. It analyses traditional and contemporary forms of cheating, including challenges created by internet and mobile technologies, while examining assessment design, diagnostic testing, electronic plagiarism detection, and cross-cultural considerations. Collectively, the chapters support educators and institutions in developing proactive, fair, and effective approaches to protecting academic integrity.
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Tags: Education, Emerging Technology, IoT
Academic Support Services and Strategies in Higher Education
IGI Global
March 09, 2026
This edited volume examines how higher education institutions can organise and deliver academic language, learning, and advisory support that enables students to navigate university successfully. It explores writing and language development, study skills, mentoring, enrolment services, professional development, service learning, and the particular needs of first-generation and diverse learners. Collectively, the chapters demonstrate how well-designed support systems can strengthen student confidence, engagement, retention, and lifelong learning.
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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Health and Wellness
