Message from the Editor-in-Chief 15(1)

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome readers and contributors to the first issue of 2026 for the International Journal of Higher Education, Volume 15, Number 1. This issue marks the beginning of a new scholarly platform dedicated to advancing research, dialogue, and innovation within higher education across global contexts.

The mission of IJHE is to provide an international, peer-reviewed forum for high-quality research that bridges theory, policy, and practice. We seek to publish work that informs institutional leadership, enhances teaching and learning, strengthens governance frameworks, and promotes inclusive and sustainable educational systems. This journal values interdisciplinary inquiry and encourages contributions from scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers whose work addresses contemporary challenges and emerging trends in higher education.