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Heriot-Watt University: Perspectives on International Development

Heriot-Watt University: Perspectives on International Development. Ruth Moir, Director of International Development. Strategic Context & Approach. Internationalisation is part of the University’s corporate strategy ‘Focus on the Future’

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Heriot-Watt University: Perspectives on International Development

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  1. Heriot-Watt University: Perspectives on International Development Ruth Moir, Director of International Development

  2. Strategic Context & Approach • Internationalisation is part of the University’s corporate strategy ‘Focus on the Future’ • Support from the Principal, senior management and Governing body • Well developed quality assurance processes designed to safeguard standards of awards and the student experience • Learning and Teaching strategy and curriculum review • Long term commitment founded on sustainable partnerships

  3. International Profile • Scotland’s most international University and the only Scottish University with a fully global presence • 62 international partners in 30 countries (ALPs) • Branch campus in Dubai • 34% of students on-campus in Scotland from outside the UK • Wide range of Academic Collaborations in research and teaching • Range of Exchange programmes • Some capacity building projects & staff development

  4. Distinctive portfolio • Our heritage is one of providing solutions; industry relevant teaching and research. Focus on careers • Work with interdisciplinary strengths: Engineering, Business, Built Environment, Energy, Logistics, Design • Specialist courses, professional body recognition • Degree Entry Programme – Dubai Campus • Internationally, match programme portfolio to local economic environment– providing relevant and useful programmes

  5. Quality and Standards • Operate within UK framework for Quality Assurance – QAA Codes of Practice, Audit and ELIR • National Qualifications framework - SCQF • Internationalisation underpinned by Quality assurance • Monitoring and review – student surveys and effective student representation • Same examinations wherever studying (24,000 exams worldwide each year) • Same external examiners as for on-campus UK

  6. Quality and Standards • High quality learning materials – on-line and VLE • Approved Teachers and Tutors • English language support – before and during programmes • Student support – administration, orientation, ongoing support • Flexibility – responsiveness to student demand eg MBA – blended delivery with range of flexible options

  7. Summary • Strategic and well managed approach • Learning and teaching strategy linked to international development strategy • Quality Assurance, monitoring and review • Standards of awards and quality of student experience • Long term sustainable partnerships

  8. THANK YOUHeriot-Watt Global Partnerships

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