Higher education institutions continue to play a fundamental, unique and core role in seeking and pursuing a vision for education and training that celebrates cultural difference. Despite this issue being short in nature, we are still proud to present the five contributions from Canada, South Africa, Spain, and China. As our world continues to present many challenges, threats and worrying economic trends, it is reassuring to see that our drive for education clarity and knowledge is maintained. This issue has a strong focus on student learning, specifically the strategic resource capabilities to meet the demands of students in higher education. This research will provide interesting and informative reading, on how global educators continue with their core business of delivering relevant and meaningful education.