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Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen June 2013

Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen June 2013. Introduction – Mr. Andrew Cowell. Lecturer Department of Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental Engineering Chartered Mechanical Engineer Worked 4 years in industry, and currently an active consultant to industry

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Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen June 2013

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  1. Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen June 2013

  2. Introduction – Mr. Andrew Cowell • Lecturer • Department of Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental Engineering • Chartered Mechanical Engineer • Worked 4 years in industry, and currently an active consultant to industry • Research focus on pneumatic conveying

  3. United Kingdom 1.5 hour London flight 5 hr train

  4. Scotland • One of four UK countries • Unique cultural identity • Cosmopolitan cities, breathtaking scenery • 5.1 million population • Area: 78,772 km2 • Education integral to Scottish culture • Temperate climate

  5. Scottish Countryside

  6. Glasgow – City of Culture

  7. Glasgow Caledonian University • Origin in 1875 • 4th largest university in Scotland • An international reputation for research and learning and teaching. • Student population of 17,000 registered students in over 90 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate courses, from over 100 different countries • Annual income of £110 million (2011 financial year) • £80 million spend to make GCU one of UK’s most modern campuses

  8. GCU – Some Highlights • Top 20 in the UK for Built and Natural Environment research • Top 10 in the UK for allied health research (1st in Scotland) • 2nd in Scotland for KTPs (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships) with 11 active projects • Rated the country’s top international student experience four years in a row

  9. GCU – Single, central, self-contained campus

  10. GCU – International Student Support • International Student Support Centre • Welcome Week for incoming students • Dedicated international careers advisor • Assistance with practical issues, e.g., accommodation, banking, health, personal, etc.

  11. GCU – Student Accommodation • Guaranteed for all international students • Standard and en-suite private rooms • Shared kitchen and living facilities • Laundry facilities and communal areas • Wi-Fi access • 24 hour security

  12. School of Engineering & Built Environment (SEBE) GCU Business School Health School Engineering School Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems Building and Surveying

  13. SEBE Numbers • 160+ Academic Staff • Professors, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, RAs • 50+ Support Staff • Administrators, Technical Staff, Business Devs • 3,000+ Students • 2,500 UG, 750 PG, 150 PhD

  14. SEBE Numbers • £15 million investment in research and knowledge transfer infrastructure over last 2-3 years • Recent hiring strategy of almost a dozen new staff (research focus) • Recent PhD increase by approximately two dozen

  15. GCU/SEBE International • Number of Outgoing Students (2012/13) • GCU – 567 (~3.3%) • SEBE – 107 (~3.6%) • Number of Incoming Students (2012/13) • GCU – Trim. A - 122 (45 students stayed full year) • Trimester B - 82 • SEBE – Trim. A – 14 (4 stayed full year) • Trimester B – 23

  16. GCU/SEBE International • Top Destinations for Outgoing Students • GCU – USA, Australia, Italy, Germany • SEBE – Finland, Spain, Italy, Germany • Top Home Countries of Incoming Students • GCU – France, Spain, Finland, The Netherlands,USA • SEBE – France, Finland, USA (Exchange) • India, Nigeria, China (Full Course Study)

  17. SEBE Study Opportunities • Placements (optional) • 12 week in Trimester B of third year • 36 weeks in between third and fourth year • Erasmus Agreement with Hochschule Esslingen • English Study • All courses in all Schools

  18. GCU/SEBE International Office Contacts • Exchange Manager • Rhona Hodgart – Rhona.Hodgart@gcu.ac.uk • Exchange Administrator • Ashleigh Morrison – Ashleigh.Morrison@gcu.ac.uk • SEBE – Associate Dean International • Prof. Caroline Parker – C.G.Parker@gcu.ac.uk

  19. SEBE International Contacts • Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering • Andrew Quinn – A.Quinn@gcu.ac.uk • Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems • Dr Mike Just – Mike.Just@gcu.ac.uk • Building and Surveying • Dr Martin Cullen – M.N.Cullen@gcu.ac.uk

  20. SEBE and Accreditation

  21. SEBE and Business • We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer • Consultancy • Modeling & Testing • Bespoke Industry Training

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