Ian Wash

International relations, development studies, international education, diplomacy, discourse studies

Ian Wash is Project Assistant Professor in the Center for Global Education at The University of Tokyo. His research has addressed the challenges facing international education in the Global South. Ian is the author of Education and International Development, 2000-2020 (Lexington Books, 2024). He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Nottingham. Ian also has an MSc in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

His current research investigates the UK’s relationship with Japan and the evolving role of higher education, research and innovation in this alliance.

Ian is experienced in teaching Content and Language Integrated Learning courses that enable students to develop English academic communication skills through learning about global political issues. He also has extensive experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes. He joined the Center for Global Education in April 2023.

Gaining a global outlook is closely related to the idea of civic engagement. In a globalised and interconnected world, there is a need for individuals to identify and perceive themselves as not just mere citizens of a country or community, but as citizens of the world. There is a responsibility attached to this realisation given that any actions or changes in a person’s life have an impact on the family, nation and at an international level and vice versa. Language knowledge and skills form part of the core competencies necessary to involve people collectively to analyse global problems and find feasible solutions.