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Award-winning EMI research: In conversation with Osanka Rathnasiri
From questioning status-quo ideologies in Sri Lankan higher education to navigating her PhD journey at University of British Columbia (UBC), inaugural Oxford EMI Emerging Researcher Award winner Osanka Rathnasiri highlights the power of critical research in making higher education more equitable. One year ago at the 6th EMI Symposium in Oxford, Osanka Rathnasiri received the…
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English language skills for EMI lecturers: Inside our new online course
Senior Trainer Simon Dunton outlines how the Oxford EMI English Language Skills for EMI Lecturers course came about and what its aims are. February 2026 saw the launch of The Oxford EMI Language Skills for EMI Lecturers course. In this post, Senior Trainer Simon Dunton outlines how this online course came about, what its aims…
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Call for applications: Oxford EMI fully-funded scholarships
Please note – Applications for this scholarship are now closed. In line with our commitment to the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) – and our goal to advance research-based, effective English Medium Instruction (EMI) teaching practices globally, Oxford EMI…
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Oxford running guide: Insider tips
As part of our Things to do in Oxford series, Oxford EMI’s resident IT in Education Specialist Emma Procter-Legg shares some of her favourite spots to enjoy walking, jogging, and running in and around Oxford—from peaceful park loops to iconic race routes. “We run not because we think it is doing us good, but because…
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English Medium Instruction in Romania: In conversation with Dr. Alina Reșceanu
In this post, we talk to Dr. Alina Reșceanu of the University of Craiova about the history and current status of EMI in her home country, Romania. The Oxford EMI team first met Dr. Alina Reșceanu, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Modern Languages of the Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova, at the 6th…
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Even more things to do in Oxford
In this third post of the Oxford series, members of the Oxford EMI team share some more of their favourite things to do, see and taste in and around the university city. While just 18 square miles, Oxford is full of places to see and things to do to keep the locals and visitors busy,…
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Key EMI takeaways from IATEFL 2026
Simon Dunton reflects on his key EMI takeaways from the IATEFL 2026 conference. This year, Brighton hosted the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) conference. This brought together teachers, trainers and educators from around the world to share ideas on all things related to Teaching English as a Foreign Language,…
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EAP teacher support is key to TNE success: Takeaways from BALEAP PIM
The Oxford EMI team were delighted to present on EMI and the changing role of EAP teachers at this one-day conference in March 2026. Adventures in Yorkshire – from Leeds to Sheffield Having presented at the University of Leeds in October 2025, the Oxford EMI team were pleased to return to their Yorkshire neighbours –…
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Award winning EMI pedagogy in Japan
In this post, we highlight the award-winning achievement of Oxford EMI course participant Professor Takashi Nozu of Waseda University, Japan. In the world of English Medium Instruction (EMI), we naturally focus on how to transition from teaching in a first language (L1) to teaching in English. However, one of the markers of a successful pedagogical…
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EMI collaboration between the UK and Viet Nam: Oxford EMI and UEH
Oxford EMI signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. Oxford EMI is delighted to announce that we have officially deepened our partnership with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Viet Nam. This landmark collaboration was formalised on Friday March 27th through the signing…
