'Listen with an open-heart always' - A qualitative study exploring transformational learning opportunities for Australian midwifery students participating in a virtual international study experience.

Aim: To explore whether virtual short term international study experiences (VSTISE) facilitate transformational learning.

Background: Transformational learning is recognised as beneficial and desirable for health students to experience. Such learning may contribute to students developing deeper understanding of themselves and of those to whom they provide care.

Perceptions of Taiwanese nursing students' English-language progression following interactive scenario development and role play.

Background: The English language has been recognised as an international language, enabling the globalisation of education and work opportunities. An institute in Taiwan has committed to strengthening English teaching by implementing a student-centred teaching and learning activity using role play. In addition, the involvement of a visiting teacher from Australia has been established.