The overarching aim of the study is to improve the cross-cultural awareness of academic and professional staff in relation to subcontinent students. The key research questions driving the project are:
1. What are the challenges faced by academic staff in teaching and supporting students from subcontinent?
2.What are the challenges faced by professional staff in supporting the subcontinent students?
3.What are the strategies that universities can execute to train academic and professional staff to support international students in addressing their cross-cultural issues?