Rodriguez Garcia, Beatriz and Galindo, Anna (2025) Creating connections : Social initiatives to foster belonging among international students. In: Advance HE’s Teaching and Learning Conference 2025, 2025-07-01 - 2025-07-03, The Wave, University of Sheffield.
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This session explores fostering a sense of belonging and community among international students through evolving, interactive initiatives. From the icebreaking IBM Mingle Bingo to collaborative team-based quizzes, these activities encourage cross-cultural connections and enhance student well-being. Recognised with the Dean’s Award for Student Engagement in 2024, the programme demonstrates how feedback-driven strategies can adapt to meet student needs. Attendees will gain practical insights, including event templates and tools, to implement inclusive, socially enriching activities that support students’ social and academic integration. This session equips educators and administrators to help students thrive in a globalised academic environment.