Opportunities for Internationalisation

Barbara Howell

B.Howell@rave.ac.uk

7th October 2010

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Overview The story so far… Obstacles Benefits Strategy Creating the environment Practical examples

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The story so far… Doncaster College

Unit on global issues - France, Spain

Sheffield Hallam University Malaysia - collaboration

Leeds Met University Africa - overseas block teaching FTK - distance learning Hong Kong - joint delivery

Ravensbourne…

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Obstacles Funding

Backfill Student travel

Experience of staff/students cultures customs

Support Motivation/interest/insecurity Competing priorities for staff/institution –

Time to develop relationships Administration and communication difficulties Politics

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Benefits International dimension to the curriculum Enhanced experience for UK and international

students Opportunities for knowledge transfer Innovative teaching Increased revenue Raised profile Diverse opportunities for staff

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Strategy Targeted

Particular countries Institutions Niche

Mutual benefit Collaboration

Curriculum development Funded and non-funded projects

Knowledge transfer Staff/student exchange

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Creating The Right Environment Champions/Enthusiasts Working with international alumni Working with UK and international partners –

Independent visits British Council Funding applications

Prime Minister’s Initiative for International Education Working with agents

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Practical Applications PMI bid - China, Beijing UK-ERI - India International

competitions/projects - Japan

Staff teaching overseas - Korea

Student/staff volunteering - Zambia

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Many Thanks

Barbara Howell

Head of Faculty Communication Media

Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication Media

B.Howell@rave.ac.uk