ABSTRACT
This final chapter will draw all the preceding chapters to a conclusion by: a) highlighting the contributions of intercultural interactions, including unconventional or less travelled approaches, not only to enrich their overall journey, but more importantly, to foster a holistic PhD development; and b) presenting some key implications and practical guidance and considerations for stakeholders within institutions, i.e. international scholars, supervisors, researcher developers and institutional leaders. Using vignettes, examples of evidence-based, effective and suitable intercultural practices, this chapter contends that a concerted effort is essential in creating environments that are supportive of intercultural engagement. International doctoral education is merely a starting point, opening the doors for useful and meaningful intercultural engagement. Complementary efforts are arguably vital in realising an enriched experience not only for international doctoral scholars but for the entire academic community.
