Dear YBrs Prof Dr Asma Ismail

In order to support and inform decision making and practicejin the area of Transnational Education British Council and Australian Education International would like tOinvite you to Excellence in TN~ Partnerships

the Future I

Transnational education has moved over the last few years from a peripheral activity to a c~ re part pf the education landscape It has become a key part of both institytional and governmental stratrgies to improve education systems attract globally mobile students and fost~r partnerships between natio~s How~ver there has beEn little study of the benefits of transnational educatiltm nor the chance to highlight example~ of excellence in the field

This symposium and policy dialogue will bring together decision makers planners practitiohers and academics from Ministries Institutions and the private sector Delegat~s will have opportunities to sh~ re inforlnation and highlight examples of excellence in transnational education partnerships and explore the fu~ure evdlution of

transnational education in the region and beyond

I Please find enclosed more information about the symposium a delegate registration form ~nd a speaker proposal form I I

Should you require more information please log onto httPNwwwbritishcOUnCiIOrgmalaJsiashyexcellenceintnehtm or httpwwwaeigovaulnternational-networkmalaysia

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Mina Patel at mina patelbritishcouncilorgmy or on 012 2~50503 Petronila Maurice at PetronilaMauricedfatgovau or on +6 0321465605 l~ We look forward to seeing you at the symposium in Novemter

f~ Yours sincerely

PR0FESOR ASMA ISMAIL Ti~balln Nlib Canselor (Ptnytlidillin amp Inovasi)

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Louise McSorley Francine Dawson Counsellor (Education) Deputy Director Higher Education

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EXCELLENCE IN TRANSNATIONAL EDUCATION Partnerships for the Future Venue Australian High Commission Kuala Lumpur 15 -middot16 November 2011

First Notice

In order to support and inform decision making and practice in the area of Transnational Education British Council Australian Education International and Education Malaysia would like to invite you to Excellence in TNE Partnerships for the Future

This symposium and policy dialogue will bring together decision makers planners practitioners and academics from Ministries Institutions and the private sector Delegates will have opportunities to share information and highlight examples of excellence in transnational education partnerships and explore the future evolution of transnational education in the region and beyond

Theme

Transnational education has moved over the last few years from a peripheral activity to a core part of the education landscape It has become a key part of both institutional and governmental strategies to improve education systems attract globally mobile students and foster partnerships between natkms However there has been little study of the benefits of transnational education nor the chance to highlight examples of excellence in the field

Sub-themes

bull Quality assurance -challenges of equivalence across locations bull Effectively internationalizing the curriculum bull Bringing best practice from different pedagogical traditions bull Creating links to industry and commerce bull Starting and Ending a partnership

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Symposium objectives

1 Knowledge Sharing

bull To share knowledge about best practice in TNE in the region and elsewhere

bull To share practical experiences of TNE from the region and elsewhere

2 Debate and Discussion

bull To create a forum for strategic and policy dialogue to increase understanding of

o The benefits and risks of TNE operations o The ftuture shape of TNE development

3 Partnership

bull To work together to develop plans of action improve the delivery and quality of TNE in the region

bull To identify future areas of collaboration between institutions and government

Symposium outcomes

bull Fuller understanding of the breadth and depth of transnational educational partnerships in l the region

bull Better awareness of the range of issues that are key to sustain TNE partnerships

bull Greater ability to implement effective TNE policies in their own institutions and lead on str~tegy within government

For more information contact Mina Patel at minapatelbritishconcilorgmy

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Delegate Registration Form Please complete this form and return it to minapatelbritishcouncilorgmy

When 15-16 November 2011 I

Where Australian High Commission 6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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Title I Excellence in Transnational Education Partnerships for the Future I

Registration Fee MYR 100000GBP20000AU 030000

Registration does not include accommodation

1 Personal Details

Title (IV1r Ms Dr Prof Other)

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2 Special Needs - Please ~tate any special requirements in respect of

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3 Payment Details

The speaker registration fee is as follows

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bull Telegraphic Transfer ~TI) bull MYR cheque payable to British Council

bull Cash or cheque to your local British Cou neil office

Please send the filled application form and fees to

All speakers and delegates Bank detailS

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Account nurber 0-115889-028 T +60 122950503 Swift code CITIMYKL

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Important Dates

Deadline for speaker proposals 1 October 2011 I Speakers notified 7 October 2011 Deadline for speaker registration 21 October 2011 i Deadline for registration for participants 28 October 2011 1

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Speaker Proposal Form I Excellence in Transnational Education Partnerships for the Future

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We would like to invite proposals from prospective speakers Please complete all sections lof the form including providing biographical data for the conference brochure IWithout exceeding the word limits

Presentations will eithe~ be One hour (40 minutes IPresentation amp 20 minutes QampA) or a onE( hour panel presentation with three presenters (15 minutes presentation by eath speaker and 15 minutes ltQampA)

Successful applicants will be notified ~hich presentation type they have been selected for

1 DETAILSOF PRIMARY PRESENTER

ITitle (Ms Mr Dr Proll I IFamily Name IFirst name

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2 DETAILS OF CO-PRESENTER(lf applicable)

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Institution Place of work I Designation (including teacher education and training experience)

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31 Symposium themes I Please tick Please indicate which strand your paper relates to I Quality assurance -challenges of equivalence across locatiors

Effectively internationalizing the curriculum

I Bringing best practice from different pedagogical traditions I Creating links to industry and commerce

I Starting and Ending a partnership I

32 Presentation Paper details Title of your

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Abstract (up to 200 words) i i

Biodata First Presenter (up to i

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4 PRESENTATION NEEDS

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31 Symposium themes I Please tick Please indicate which strand your paper relates to I Quality assurance -challenges of equivalence across locatiors

Effectively internationalizing the curriculum

I Bringing best practice from different pedagogical traditions I Creating links to industry and commerce

I Starting and Ending a partnership I

32 Presentation Paper details Title of your

presentationworkshop I

(up to 10 words)

Abstract (up to 200 words) i i

Biodata First Presenter (up to i

150 words)

Biodata Second Presenter (up to 150 words)

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4 PRESENTATION NEEDS

The presentation rooms will be equipped With a laptop and data proJector Please Indicate belltpw If you would like any other equipment for yur presentation I I

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There are only 80 spaces available for the symposium served basis

5 PAYMENT DETAILS

The speaker registration fee is as follows

OMYR100000 OGBP20000 o UD30000 Please tick as appropriate

Fees should be paid along with the registration form either by bull Telegraphic Transfer (TT) bull MYR cheque payable to British Council bull Cash or cheque to your local British Council office

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Please send the filled application for~ and fees to

Mina Patel Symposium Manager

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