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in English, which became an instant success. Efforts to expand the number of courses and programs offered in English continue. Collaboration is also an integral component of global engagement, and it serves as the basis for strategic partnerships with numerous universities around the world. These partnerships also include joint research endeavors, exchange opportunities, and more. For example, international relations and collaborations with key embassies in Israel create a dynamic bridge for academic and cultural exchanges and enrich the academic experience of our students by providing opportunities for cross-cultural learning, diverse perspectives, and exposure to cutting-edge research. BGU’s ability to reap the many benefits of internationalization depends on investment. Such investment improves BGU’s ability to form partnerships with institutions around the world and build collaborative networks aimed at advancing research and addressing shared goals. It also strengthens the University’s ability to recruit top graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from around the world. The return on this investment is significant, as each visitor to BGU can become an ambassador of Israel and BGU, raising positive awareness, building bridges, serving as a conduit for new collaborations and partnerships, and more. Moreover, each encounter has the ability to improve BGU’s international stature, raise awareness of the University, and strengthen our efforts to become a talent magnet. internationalization efforts. For example, the Welcome Center’s programs (e.g., absorption and integration programs) and events can be sponsored. Student and researcher exchange programs could benefit from donor support as well. Donor funding to support calls for proposals to support collaborative research is also needed. The value of MoUs and joint research initiatives can also be boosted with donor support. Reporting Reporting will vary, depending on the project supported. Enlisting Support for Internationalization Donors can support the activities fueling our

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