Westminster Higher Education Forum Keynote Seminar
Growing UK HE provision in the global market: next steps for transnational education
with
Brian Johnson, Head of International Higher Education, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Dr Stephen Jackson, Director of Quality Assurance, QAA; Dr Janet Ilieva, Head of Economic and Qualitative Analysis, HEFCE and Raegan Hiles, Policy Advisor, UK International Unit
and
Michael Carrier, Cambridge English Language Assessment; Nancy Coleman, PlattForm; Professor Nigel Healey, Nottingham Trent University; Professor Abid Khan, Monash University, Australia; Doug Locke, Veale Wasbrough Vizards; Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne, CRAC (Careers Research & Advisory Centre); Rajay Naik, The Open University and Michael Peak, British Council
This event is CPD certified
Morning, Tuesday, 10th March 2015
Central London
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Dear Mr Andrew
I am writing to ensure you don’t miss the above seminar if you are able to attend. Please note there is a charge for most delegates, although concessionary and complimentary places are available (subject to terms and conditions - see below).
The focus:
Prospects for international expansion of UK HE provision, including:
· Development of international branch campuses, franchise and validation agreements;
· Twin degree programmes; and
· Innovative models for Transnational Education (TNE).
To note:
· Agenda includes discussion on the role of e-learning in TNE as well as the potential for MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) to be used as a recruitment tool; and
· Speakers include Nancy Coleman, Vice President of Academic Services, Plattform and Rajay Naik, Director of Government and External Affairs, The Open University.
Keynote addresses:
Brian Johnson, Head of International Higher Education, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Dr Stephen Jackson, Director of Quality Assurance, QAA; Dr Janet Ilieva, Head of Economic and Qualitative Analysis, HEFCE and Raegan Hiles, Policy Advisor, UK International Unit.
Context:
· Joint QAA-UK HE International Unit consultation into strengthening the quality assurance of UK TNE which called for a comprehensive database of TNE activity and more overseas visits as part of the review process;
· HEFCE’s recent report, Directions of travel: Transnational pathways into English higher education;
· The recent British Council report on Exploring the impacts of TNE on host countries;
· November’s research by CRAC (Careers Research & Advisory Centre) on behalf of BIS on the value of TNE to the UK; and
· Government’s International Education Strategy.
Areas for discussion:
· Assessing Government strategy: policy developments, progress and next steps;
· Exporting UK education: how universities and HE bodies can improve and maintain the quality of the UK’s education exports;
· Exploring new markets and ways in which Government and HE institutions can work together to promote UK TNE;
· Best practice examples of TNE and key challenges facing institutions looking to set up their own campuses or partnerships abroad;
· Protecting against financial and reputational risks as well as ensuring compliance with local regulatory frameworks and different models of in-country delivery; and
· The opportunity posed by MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) for the future of TNE and how this can be harnessed.
The draft agenda is copied below my signature, and a regularly updated version is available to download here. The seminar is organised on the basis of strict impartiality by the Westminster Higher Education Forum.
Speakers
We are delighted to be able to include in this seminar keynote addresses from: Dr Janet Ilieva, Head of Economic and Qualitative Analysis, HEFCE and Dr Stephen Jackson, Director of Quality Assurance, QAA.
Further confirmed speakers include: Michael Carrier, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Cambridge English Language Assessment; Nancy Coleman, Vice President of Academic Services, PlattForm; Professor Nigel Healey, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Nottingham Trent University; Raegan Hiles, Policy Advisor, UK International Unit; Brian Johnson, Head of International Higher Education, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Professor Abid Khan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Global Engagement), Monash University, Australia; Doug Locke, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Vizards; Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Research and Intelligence, CRAC (Careers Research & Advisory Centre); Rajay Naik, Director of Government and External Affairs, The Open University and Michael Peak, Research Manager, Education and Society, British Council.
Additional senior participants are being approached.
Networking
This seminar will present an opportunity to engage with key policymakers and other interested parties, and is CPD certified (more details). Places have been reserved by officials from BIS; Department for International Development and UKTI. Also due to attend are representatives from Anglia Ruskin University; Association of Commonwealth Universities (Chevening); Aston University; Australian Trade Commission; Bath Spa University; British Council; Canterbury Christ Church University; Coventry University; De Montfort University; EnglishUK; European Association for International Education; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; High Commission of Canada in the UK; Higher Education Funding Council For Wales; Jisc Collections & Janet UK; Kingston University; London Business School; McNamara Economic Research; Michelmores; Monash University, Australia; New College Manchester; Nottingham University; Observatory on Borderless Higher Education; Open University Worldwide; Overseas Student Service Center; Pinsent Masons; Queen Mary, University of London; Regents University London; Sheffield Business School; Staffordshire University; Teesside University; University Alliance; University Campus Suffolk; University of Aberdeen; University of East Anglia; University of Gloucestershire; University of Northampton; University of Portsmouth; University of Sunderland; University of the West of England and University of Wolverhampton.
A press pass has been reserved by a representative from Times Higher Education.
Overall, we expect speakers and attendees to be a senior and informed group numbering around 100, including Members of both Houses of Parliament and officials from BIS and other Government departments and agencies, university and college leaders; academics and other higher education professionals; representatives from students’ unions; businesses and their advisors; interest groups and the voluntary sector; along with commentators and reporters from the national and trade press.
Output and About Us
A key output of the seminar will be a transcript of the proceedings, sent out around 10 working days after the event to all attendees and a wider group of Ministers and officials at BIS and other government departments; officials at QAA and other agencies affected by the issues; and Parliamentarians with a special interest in these areas. It will also be made available more widely. This document will include transcripts of all speeches and questions and answers sessions from the day, along with access to PowerPoint presentations, speakers’ biographies, an attendee list, an agenda, sponsor information, as well as any subsequent press coverage of the day and any articles or comment pieces submitted by delegates. It is made available subject to strict restrictions on public use, similar to those for Select Committee Uncorrected Evidence, and is intended to provide timely information for interested parties who are unable to attend on the day.
All delegates will receive complimentary PDF copies and are invited to contribute to the content.
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For those who cannot attend:
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I do hope that you will be able to join us for what promises to be a most useful morning, and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely
Jonny Roberts
Jonny Roberts
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Westminster Higher Education Forum Keynote Seminar:
Growing UK HE provision in the global market: next steps for transnational education
Timing: Morning, Tuesday, 10th March 2015
Venue: Central London
Draft agenda subject to change
| Registration and coffee | |
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| 9.00 - 9.05 | Chair’s opening remarks Senior Parliamentarian |
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| 9.05 - 9.35 | The value of transnational education (TNE) for the UK and host nations Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Research and Intelligence, CRAC (Careers Research & Advisory Centre) Michael Peak, Research Manager, Education and Society, British Council Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 9.35 - 9.55 | Trends in international student admissions Dr Janet Ilieva, Head of Economic and Qualitative Analysis, HEFCE Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 9.55 - 10.15 | Strengthening the quality of UK TNE Dr Stephen Jackson, Director of Quality Assurance, QAA Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 10.15 - 10.50 | Establishing a greater UK TNE presence - best practice, challenges and safeguards What can the UK learn from successful TNE partnerships already established by other countries? What lessons can be learnt from previous branch campus closures and what safeguards can universities put in place to ensure the sustainability of their TNE ventures? What factors determine the benefits of TNE for UK universities; how can data be better collected to assess global markets, trends and models? What aspects of the QAA’s report on quality of TNE will be most important in helping universities overcome some of the major challenges facing UK universities with existing transnational partnerships and aid those looking to establish these links? Professor Nigel Healey, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Nottingham Trent University Professor Abid Khan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Global Engagement), Monash University, Australia Doug Locke, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Vizards Consultancy Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 10.50 - 10.55 | Chair’s closing remarks Senior Parliamentarian |
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| 10.55 - 11.20 | Coffee |
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| 11.20 - 11.25 | Chair’s opening remarks Senior Parliamentarian |
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| 11.25 - 11.45 | Growing the UK brand abroad - fostering partnerships with governments and universities internationally Senior speaker to be confirmed Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 11.45 - 12.15 | The role of online learning in expanding UK education abroad What is the place of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in the future of TNE, including paving the way for other models? How can the UK take better advantage of the potential reach of distance learning? In what further ways can universities use distance learning as a marketing or development tool, for example preparing international students for UK study through online English language courses? What can the UK learn from successful examples of credit bearing MOOCs as a TNE model; how can universities, regulators and accreditation bodies to establish these qualifications as internationally recognised? Nancy Coleman, Vice President of Academic Services, PlattForm Rajay Naik, Director of Government and External Affairs, The Open University Michael Carrier, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Cambridge English Language Assessment Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 12.15 - 12.55 | Policy priorities for the future of UK TNE Brian Johnson, Head of International Higher Education, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Raegan Hiles, Policy Advisor, UK International Unit Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 12.55 - 13.00 | Chair’s and Westminster Higher Education Forum closing remarks Senior Parliamentarian Jonny Roberts, Associate Editor, Westminster Higher Education Forum |
