Abstract

The trends in the internationalization of higher education are not only in aspects such as student mobility, curriculum development, linkages, accreditation/certification, and establishment of impact rankings, among others. This also covers the critical part played by faculty researchers, who carry the dual function of knowledge generation and dissemination along with their various tasks (instruction, production, and extension or community engagements). As the primary actors in this process, faculty researchers play a crucial role in advancing the research agenda globally in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are responsible for fostering international collaborations and enhancing the academic reputation. This editorial focuses on the contemporary approaches to internationalization, highlighting strategies that faculty researchers can employ to internationalize their activities. In addition, challenges and future directions are discussed.