The IC Global IaH Badge of Commitment provides recognition that your institution has demonstrated a baseline commitment to IaH through an institutional pledge and evidenced IaH activities.
The Badge also demonstrates a willingness to continue to enhance and share good practice supporting IaH.
The IC Global refers to IaH as the strategies and initiatives institutions use to integrate international and intercultural dimensions into the formal, informal and hidden curricula for students without the need for international travel; as well as the impact these have on the communities served by the institution.
The IC Global recognises that IaH initiatives not only enhance students’ global competence but also generate meaningful positive impact on local communities, fostering intercultural understanding, collaboration, and social benefit within the areas the institution serves.
Open to UK Higher Education Institutions (offering Level 3+ provision) with a single campus or campus network within a single country of operation, the Pilot Scheme enables participants to lead the way in terms of being recognised for a clear demonstration of their commitment towards IaH. The IC Global Internationalisation at Home Badge of Commitment Pilot will enable participating institutions to demonstrate leadership in IaH and gain valuable peer feedback from IaH experts.
Institutions participating in the pilot will benefit from joining an exclusive network of IaH-engaged institutions in the exchange of knowledge and elevation of IaH practice by showcasing case studies presented as part of the assessment process.
Your institution will also gain the opportunity to shape the future of this recognition scheme as it develops. Participating institutions will be provided with guidance and support throughout the pilot process.
Successful applicant institutions will receive feedback and formal recognition with the award of The IC Global IaH Badge of Commitment (and Certificate).
“Internationalisation at Home plays an important role in ensuring that students can access and benefit from a globally relevant education without the need to travel. The IC Global IaH Badge of Commitment offers meaningful recognition of institutions that have intentionally integrated inclusive global dimensions into their curriculum and student experience. Participation in the pilot signals leadership and ambition, demonstrating to internal and external communities a clear commitment to quality, impact and the continued advancement of the benefits of Internationalisation at Home.”
Dr Anthony Manning, Academic Adviser to the Project and IC Global Fellow
“The IC Global IaH Badge of Commitment is crucial as it enables universities to formally showcase the profound value that their internationalisation and global engagement create for their students, staff, and local communities.”
Sirin Myles, Co-founder and Director of The IC Global Partnership
Self-assess IaH practices: the application and review process provides an opportunity for HEIs to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their current IaH.
Receive feedback on IaH practices: via an Evaluation Report based on the application submission and practices as appraised by the IC Global IaH Panel including IC Global – Fellows and Community members with IaH expertise.
Evidence performance and boost reputation: successful applicants can use The IC Global IaH Evaluation Report, Badge of Commitment and Certificate to showcase their excellence in IaH, boost their local and global reputation for internationalised student experience, demonstrate the value institutional international activities create for their local and domestic communities as well as staff.
Compare performance with other participating institutions: by participating in the IaH Badge of Commitment pilot, HEIs will be able to share and learn from the good practices used by other participating HEIs via a symposium and case study compendium.
Contribute to the ongoing IC Global IaH Badge of Commitment scheme development.
Benefit from a reduced application fee as part of the pilot cohort.
