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Internationalisation Strategy Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh

Internationalisation Strategy Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh. Internationalisation Benefits Challenges University of Edinburgh. Internationalisation. Internationalisation. Internationalisation. Internationalisation.

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Internationalisation Strategy Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh

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  1. Internationalisation Strategy Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh

  2. Internationalisation • Benefits • Challenges • University of Edinburgh

  3. Internationalisation

  4. Internationalisation

  5. Internationalisation

  6. Internationalisation Internationalisation is defined as the process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post secondary education Jane Knight

  7. Internationalisation “The overarching priority is to further enhance our global presence. We are a distinctly Scottish university based in Scotland’s capital, but our reach and aspirations are international and it is in that context we must be measured. We operate on an international stage and this must be reflected in all areas of University life” Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea

  8. Why internationalise? • Income diversification • Enhance research • Profile • Diversity • Global citizens • Teaching and learning • Grand challenges • Partnerships

  9. Why internationalise? • Social and cultural • Political • Economic • Academic • Competitive • Development

  10. Why internationalise? • global competition • complex landscape • scale and structure • resource • services • expertise • volatility

  11. Why internationalise? Recruitment Overseas Campus Distance Learning Partnerships Exchanges Language Skills Joint Degrees Research Collaboration Knowledge Transfer Study Options HR Strategy Institutional Projects Student Support Reorganisation Social integration Cultural diversity Regional National

  12. International Student Mobility 1975 1985 1995 2025 4m 1.75m 1.1m 0.8m

  13. …the strategic must have • Review of international activities • Development of central units • Increasing dialogue • Alignment with other strategies • Reorganisation of roles • International in services • Benchmarking • Networks

  14. …the strategic must have International Campus Liverpool, Nottingham, Westminster Reorientation Middlesex, Warwick, UCL Collaborative Derby, Coventry, Central Lancashire Private Sector Heriot-Watt, Sheffield, Nottingham Trent Consortia York, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Manchester Distance Education University of London, OU Curriculum Leeds Met, Salford, Bournemouth, Napier

  15. Where do we want to be? Vision Where are we now? Where do we want to be? Audit IQRP

  16. University of Edinburgh • Step change in global influence and perception • Attract the brightest and best students and staff • Our offer is understood globally • Knowledge is valued and applied globally • Research attracts the world’s leading scholars

  17. University of Edinburgh • “….to stand still or even to make incremental progress will be to fall behind….” • Globalisation • Opportunities • “informed consumers” • Resources • Responsiveness • Constant flux • Benefits of success

  18. University of Edinburgh

  19. University of Edinburgh Scottish Government Edinburgh City Council Universities Scottish Development International British Council Universities Scotland University of Edinburgh University Court Principal’s Strategy Group Scottish Enterprise

  20. Internationalisation Matrix Pro Vice Chancellor – International Director Coordinate Pro Vice Chancellor – International Committee Executive Pro Vice Chancellor – Director of Development _____________________________________________________________________________________ Activity Disparate activity Strategy Coordination and alignment Process Integrate, leverage, add value

  21. Internationalisation Vice Principal International Director, International Office International Executive Group College International Groups International Deans Regional Workshops Edinburgh Global thematic workshops

  22. What is required? Shared vision Commitment Resources Engagement Leadership Review

  23. Where do we want to be? Performance Indicators MobilityNew PartnershipsStudent experience International IntakeResearch fundingCurriculum Inward visits International staff Media profile League tables Income Student community

  24. Planning Building shared vision Plan not the goal Knowledge Sharing Friends, foes and fence sitters Engagement circles

  25. Planning Common vision Vision Group Measure and review Finance Risks and benefits

  26. Challenges Organisational Leadership Resource Governance Management Commitment Communication Shared vision Visibility

  27. Challenges New players Global economy Competition Volatility Legislation Partners Risk

  28. International Intelligence

  29. Opportunities Student community Regional and national engagement Global Academies Governance Intelligence Resources New opportunities….

  30. 2025

  31. 2025

  32. India Office “This office is an important step forward in Scotland’s relationship with India. Edinburgh’s base will help forge partnerships with Indian universities, businesses and government departments” Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland

  33. India Office

  34. India Office

  35. Partnerships

  36. Partnerships

  37. 2025

  38. Opportunities

  39. Opportunities

  40. Opportunities

  41. Opportunities 30 Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships 30 Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships Global Development Academy Scholarship Global Health Academy Scholarship Julius Nyerere Scholarship Japan Earthquake Scholarship Fund Southern Africa Scholarships FCO Chevening Scholarships Scotland Saltire Scholarships

  42. Opportunities

  43. Opportunities The Global Academies bring together experts from over 25 academic disciplines to create knowledge communities in Health, International Development and Environment, with a vision to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most challenging concerns. The Global Academies - Offer world leading interdisciplinary postgraduate degrees - Engage in global collaborative research to make life better - Participate and lead in the creation of global networks and partnerships

  44. Opportunities

  45. Opportunities

  46. Opportunities

  47. Opportunities

  48. Opportunities Influencing the world since 1583

  49. Opportunities

  50. International intake 09/10 • University of Manchester 11,420 • University of Nottingham 10,350 • University College London 8,730 • University of Warwick 8,440 • University of Edinburgh 8,030 • University of Oxford 7,740 • University of Leeds 7,555 • University of Cambridge 7,400 • University of Birmingham 7,095 • London School of Economics 7,085

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