Abstract
An increasing number of institutions actively promote internationalisation as a key strategy, implying that the development of a “global citizenry” is an integral part of their educational mission. To fulfil this strategy, four constructs must be addressed: (1) what is global citizenship?, (2) why is global citizenship important? (3) how do we measure global citizenship?, and (4) how do we foster global citizenship? (1) Although global citizenship is a highly contested and multifaceted term, three key dimensions are commonly accepted: social responsibility, global awareness, and civic engagement. (2) Today’s graduates are critically dependent on an interconnected world, and universities have a responsibility to promote global mindedness, to provide greater employment opportunities for their graduates, and to respond to political calls for enhanced national security. (3) There is a consensus that the natural and built environment is the context in which global citizenship
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