A new study in ECNU Review of Education explores how Chinese graduate students contribute to Japanese universities through academic, cultural, and social engagement. Using collaborative autoethnography, the authors show that international students act as knowledge brokers, cultural mediators, and network builders. The study calls for Japanese universities to better recognize international students as active agents in higher education internationalization, knowledge diplomacy, and global academic exchange.

Michael Connelly and Shijing Xu describe a long-term Canada–China educational partnership aimed at fostering mutual understanding. This narrative inquiry study shows how practical working relationships enabled educators and students to learn across cultural differences despite severely worsening international tensions. The article demonstrates that shared leadership and collaborative working relationships foster harmonious educational settings amidst challenging social/political environments. Educators working under the radar create resilient educational spaces that foster mutual understanding and global harmony.

What if the secret to lasting love could be found in mathematical equations? A growing body of research spanning three decades suggests that the trajectory of romantic relationships follows predictable patterns, and that mathematics can help couples identify warning signs.