New Approach to Supporting Stakeholders in English Medium Instruction through a Global Online Community

With the internationalisation of higher education, English medium instruction (EMI) has become increasingly common in non‐English‐speaking contexts. However, research highlights a range of challenges in EMI implementation, including insufficient collaboration between content and language teachers, limited professional development opportunities for teachers, and inadequate support for early career researchers (ECRs). In response, this study explores how an online global network—The education, languages and internationalisation network (ELINET)—supports various stakeholders involved in EMI and related fields. The study employs a mixed‐methods design, combining an online questionnaire (n = 103) and follow‐up semi‐structured interviews ( n = 10) with ELINET users. Findings indicate that stakeholders perceive ELINET as useful in three main areas: providing accessible resources, fostering a supportive community, and enabling professional development. However, data also reveal limitations with engagement across different stakeholder groups, particularly between researchers and teaching practitioners. The study contributes to the understanding of how global online communities may function as platforms for addressing the bottom‐up needs of EMI stakeholders and offers practical insights into the design of similar networks.