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International Partnerships in Higher Education
23 Mar 2011
Academic growth, fair global society. Held at Westminster Studio, London
This conference brought together leaders in the higher education sector as well as agencies involved in international business development to enhance commercial and academic benefits through international HE partnerships.
Programme
10:00
Steve McCormack, Education Journalist
Welcome and introduction by conference chair
Biography: Steve McCormack
10:10
Paul Marshall, Executive Director, 1994 Group
International networks and partnerships: academic progress, global citizenship
Biography: Paul Marshall
10:30
Professor Sir Drummond Bone, former Vice Chancellor, Liverpool University
Why are partnerships and collaborations important?
Biography: Professor Sir Drummond Bone
10:50
Professor Paul Boyle, Chief Executive, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC); Research Councils UK International Champion
Exporting UK research; attracting overseas investment for UK R&D
Biography: Professor Paul Boyle
11:10
Questions, comments and discussion: Session 1
11:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:00
Professor Robin Middlehurst, Professor of higher education, Kingston University; strategy, research and international activities, Leadership Foundation for Higher Education
Leadership Development as a Bridge to International Partnerships
Biography: Professor Robin Middlehurst
12:20
Professor Christine Ennew, Pro Vice Chancellor (Internationalisation/Science); Professor of Marketing, University of Nottingham
The future of international HE partnerships
Biography: Christine Ennew
12:40
Fabrice Henard, Analyst in Higher Education, Directorate for Education, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
International partnerships in the OECD area
Biography: Fabrice Henard
13:00
Questions, comments and discussion: Session 2
13:10
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:10
Pat Killingley, Director Higher Education and Education UK, British Council
Support for universities in building up partnerships
Biography: Pat Killingley
14:25
Professor Colin B. Grant, Pro Vice Chancellor International Relations, University of Surrey
Institutionalizing HE partnerships
Biography: Professor Colin B. Grant
What's on now:
14:40
John Fielden, Director, CHEMS Consulting
Staffing strategies for successful internationalisation
Biography: John Fielden
15:00
Questions, comments and discussion: Session 3
15:15
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:45
Seminar 1: An update on the visa application and immigration process
Charlotte Taylor, Programme Manager Customers and Communications, International Group, UK Border Agency
Biography: Charlotte Taylor
15:45
Seminar 2: International Research and knowledge transfer partnerships
Vivien Hodges, Research Manager, Vitae
Biography: Vivien Hodges
15:45
Seminar 3: Attracting investors and exporting knowledge: the role of UKTI
Rufikat Ijaiya, Universities Liaison Officer, UK Trade and Investments (UKTI)
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