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POSTGRADUATE MOBILITY Professor G R Tomlinson University of Sheffield, UK

POSTGRADUATE MOBILITY Professor G R Tomlinson University of Sheffield, UK. 4 th International Conference on Postgraduate Education (ICPE-4) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 2010. A few messages :.

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POSTGRADUATE MOBILITY Professor G R Tomlinson University of Sheffield, UK

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  1. POSTGRADUATE MOBILITYProfessor G R TomlinsonUniversity of Sheffield, UK 4th International Conference on Postgraduate Education (ICPE-4) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 2010

  2. A few messages : • International postgraduate research (PGR) students are essential for the success of an economy (worth >£600 million per annum to the UK economy direct – much more indirect) • They contribute to the growth of the knowledge economy and enhance / motivate the research output of Universities, supporting aspirations of ‘world-class’ • The need for trained doctoral level staff is growing in the global economy, (India, China, Nigeria, Malaysia) • Have we got the ‘best’ models for sustaining postgraduate mobility?

  3. Some challenges that institutions face with regards to international delivery: • Affordability • Flexibility • Supervision / infrastructure • Supply and demand regarding subjects • Immigration / visa issues

  4. Where are the leading destination countries for international HE students at all levels of study :Destination CountryNumbers (2007)US 600,000UK 360,000Germany 260,000France 240,000Australia 210,000Japan 126,000Russia 90,000China 80,000Canada 72,000New Zealand 41,000

  5. However, we might observe a world where there is likely to be : • more intense international competition • more diverse education ‘products’ and a wider variety of delivery mechanisms • more varied perceptions of the benefits of HE • greater discrimination

  6. influence of the ‘digital world’ • influence of the private sector re priorities • and business models • changing nature of the doctorate (split site, • professional, jointly awarded …)

  7. Attractiveness of Country destinations favoured by international PGR students :

  8. Trends in Postgraduate Research in UK (HESA data)

  9. Areas of Study

  10. International PGR Students – relative perception of reputation1=Very poor2= Poor3 = Good4= Very good

  11. So what are the major factors influencing PGR Students to be mobile? Note : Above is for international students in the UK

  12. What might be other key factors?

  13. What about Funding?International PGR Students in the UK • Students own personal funds 48% • Student scholarship from home 15% • International scholarships 0.5% UK Support : • Fee waivers 26.5% • UK scholarships and foundations 3.5%

  14. Percentage of PGRs supported by their home government or employer :

  15. What is driving global demand? • Fast growth of the provision in lower and middle income countries with a lack of research infrastructure for staff development • Increasing investment in research • Competitive international employment market and its access

  16. What might be the barriers? • Inflexible delivery • Inadequate funding support (including access to part-time work) • What is the doctorate degree? • Quality of the student experience

  17. Flexible Doctorates:JARD – Jointly Awarded Research DegreeARAP – A*Star Research Attachment Programme

  18. JARD : • Developed in partnership with UPM and is a PhD programme with a high degree of flexibility • The scheme offers an award (officially on the certificate) from two world class universities • Up to 18 months is spent at both UPM and the UoS (minimum of 12 months) • Local fees are paid for the duration of the study period at each University • List of ‘supervisors’ and research areas / key researchers available to UPM to ensure quality co-supervision • Jointly owned IPR (in equal proportion) • Visiting Professor Scheme

  19. ARAP : A*Research Attachment Programme • Developed in partnership with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) in Singapore • A 4 year PhD programme with the PhD awarded by the UoS • Students typically spend up to 2 years at an A*Star Research Institute in Singapore and up to 2 years in UoS • When students are in Singapore, A*Star pays a stipend. When the students are in Sheffield, a scholarship is provided. • IPR is jointly shared • Scheme is only open to UK / European students

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