Volume 5 No. 3 of the GILE Journal of Skills Development (GJSD) examines students’ and teachers’ perspectives from educational systems around the world. The articles in this volume address topics such as communication skills proficiency, Academic English, prompt engineering, digital and AI literacy, and student participation in university life. Together, these studies testify to educators’ resilience and their commitment to upholding core educational values — including ethical awareness, a growth mindset, and inclusivity — while adapting to the challenges of the digital era.