‘It’s a jungle out there:why you need to be international to succeed in a globalised labour market and how NTU can help’

Professor Nigel HealeyPVC (International)

7 March 2014

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Overview

• Globalisation

• Internationalisation as a response to globalisation

• Opportunities at NTU for internationalisation

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Globalisation

• The global integration of the markets for goods, services, capital, labour and knowledge

• Enabling factors: English, US culture (music, movies, celebrity), telecommunications, air travel, internet

• Political factors: free trade agreements (European single market), World Trade Organisation, end of Cold War and Chinese isolationism

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The world’s largest corporations

Rank Company Revenues ($b) Profits ($b)

1 Royal Dutch Shell 481.7 26.62 Wal-Mart Stores 469.2 17.03 Exxon Mobil 449.9 44.94 Sinopec Group 428.2 8.25 China National Petroleum 408.6 18.26 BP 388.3 11.67 State Grid 298.4 12.38 Toyota Motor 265.7 11.69 Volkswagen 247.6 27.910 Total 234.3 13.7

Source: Fortune Global 500

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Top five employability skills

Key Skills Basic Definitions – Ability to... Communication Convey information in both verbal and written

formats as appropriate for the needs of the target audience.

Interpersonal Develop a rapport with others and form working relationships, listen effectively, manage conflict, understand human motivation, understand and respect cultural difference and have a global focus on interpersonal skills.

Teamwork Work in groups towards a combined effort.

Leadership Influence, supervise, direct and motivate others to achieve a recognised objective.

Problem-solving Understand and deal with difficult questions or things, apply logic or reasoning to review information, identify problems, their causes, evaluate options and select the best solution.

Source: Ballarat University

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In a globalised world…

• Communication, Interpersonal, Teamwork, Leadership, Problem-solving require:– Cross-cultural motivation: You are curious about new surroundings

and cultures and actively seek out learning opportunities.– Cross-cultural knowledge: You have a good understanding of

different cultures and apply this knowledge in your daily life.– Strategic thinking: You engage in cultural interactions with the

intent to enhance your personal development and contribute to your workplace

– Cross-cultural behaviour: You demonstrate flexibility in your interactions and are able to recognize and adapt to cultural nuances in the workplace and beyond.

Source: University of Victoria

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Cultural differences

• Alcohol

• Smoking

• Spitting

• Men kissing men

• Men shaking hands with women

• Eating: what, how and when

• Common language does not equal communication

• History, religion and national patriotism

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Surviving in the global labour market

• You will be working for 50 years. The world in 2064 will be as different from today as the world in 1964.

• During your career. you will work:– For a foreign-owned multinational

corporation– In different countries– With colleagues from all over the world

• We are all becoming Premier League soccer players

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How can NTU help you survive in the global labour market?

• Our core mission ‘to enhance the learning experience and global employability of our students’

• Internationalisation of our curriculum, students and staff is the way we prepare graduates for a globalised world

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Enhancing the learning experience of students

NTU will prepare all its students to become highly employable global citizens by its:

1. Internationalisation of the curriculum2. International student recruitment3. International teaching partnerships4. International student experience and support5. Internationalisation of the faculty

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Internationalisation: how it fits together

An international learning experience

= global employability

Globally-connected research

Internationalised curriculum

International teaching

partnerships

International student body

International student support Internationally-

oriented staff

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1. Internationalisation of the curriculum

• Showcase and celebrate internationalism

• Incorporate international or comparative content in modules

• Provide at least one “international learning experience” during a student’s course

• Promote outbound mobility

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Inaugural NTU Global Week11-15 February 2013

11 April 2023

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Date/time Event LocationMonday 3 March11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Mandarin Language Taster: Have a go at speaking some basic Mandarin. Clifton Global Lounge

Monday 3 March12 – 1 pm

Dragon Dance: Come and watch the traditional dragon dance for Chinese New Year!

City Newton (Follow the dragon from outside Newton on the Goldsmith Street side into the building and down to the central courtyard)

Monday 3 March12 – 1 pm

Spanish Language Taster session: More than 400 million people speak Spanish worldwide. Come along us to learn some phrases from this widely spoken language. Brackenhurst Bramley TG7

Monday 3 March12 – 4 pm

Gomusin: Come see a display of traditional Korean shoes designed and decorated by NTU Students. Coffee, tea and biscuits provided.

City Global Lounge (Goldsmith Street, next to the Chaucer building)

Tuesday 4 March11 – 4 pm

Rangoli: Rangoli is a folk art from India where you make colourful works of art using sand. Come and watch a Rangoli artist creating some Rangoli art, and even have the chance to join in!

City Newton, Central Courtyard

Tuesday 4 March12.30 – 1.30 pm

Bollywood dancing: Come and learn how to do Bollywood dancing.City Newton, Central Courtyard

Tuesday 4 March1 – 2 pm

Japanese Language Taster: Come along to learn some Japanese phrase. Konitchywa! Clifton Global Lounge

Tuesday 4 March1 – 2 pm TBC

Chinese traditional music: Come hear NTU student Xiao Zhao play the traditional Chinese Erhu also known as a 'Chinese violin'. Clifton Main Hall

Tuesday 4 March2 - 4 pm

Gatka: Come and see a professional demonstration of this weapon-based martial arts which originated in Northern India. City The Level, SU Building

Tuesday 4 March5.15 – 6 pm

Peace and Hope: A Celebration in Story, Word, and Song. Come hear representatives of different global faith traditions speak from their context about positive and transforming multi-faith engagement.

City Global Lounge (Goldsmith Street, next to the Chaucer building)

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Chinese New Year Gala 2014

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New global university website

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Outbound mobility

• New scholarships (Santander)

• New International Exchange Office, reporting directly to PVC(I)

• NTU membership of ISEP

• Hosted British Council “Generation UK” road show, 1 November 2013

• International Exchange Week, 11-15 November 2013

• Development of new partnerships to send NTU students for summer schools

• Promotion of international volunteering opportunities in partnership with NTSU

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2. International student recruitment

• 3,000 international students on campus from 100 different countries

• New in-country offices in India, China and Nigeria

• Global counsellors conference each December

• Education Destination Nottingham

• Work experience for international students

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3. International teaching partnerships

• NTU will develop teaching partnerships with peer institutions to:

– promote student, staff and knowledge exchange

– enhance NTU’s international reputation through association with leading universities

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New dual degrees

BA International Relations 1+1+1LLB European Law 2+1MSc Management 1+1LLB 3+1+1

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4. International student experience and support

• NTU will provide international students with a comprehensive orientation and appropriate support and guidance to ensure a positive and enhancing study experience at NTU

• Expanded range of social support activities offered by International Development Office, Student Services and NTSU

• International buddy system, help integrate UK and international students

• Alumni events internationally to create a global family of NTU graduates

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1 Tu Term 1 starts 1 FrADBE Erasmus Info Session

Mexican Day of the Dead display and celebration

1 Su

2 WeReturners reception (prov)

2 Sa 2 Mo

3 Th 3 Su 3 TuWelcome events for January start students meeting

Pre-departure session (prov)

4 Fr 4 MoNLS Erasmus Info Session

4 We

Psychology: International Students Support session

Chanukah socialNLS Erasmus Session

5 Sa 5 Tu 5 ThIDO Agents Conference

6 Su 6 WeGlobal Week Committee meeting

BLSS College Internationalisation Committee

6 FrIDO: International Counsellors Conference event

Term 1 ends

7 Mo 7 ThGlobal Lounge Decoration Committee meeting

Social Sciences -international students get together

7 Sa

8 Tu 8 FrInternational Partnerships Meeting

Broadcast Journalism student project interviews re: Global Lounge and Internationalisation at NTU

8 Su

9 WeIncoming Exchange Welcome

9 Sa 9 Mo

10 Th 10 Su 10 Tu

IDO Christmas Video - 'Merry Xmas' in different languages

11 Fr 11 MoMore Broadcast Journalism student project interviews

11 WeGlobal Week Committee meeting

12 Sa 12 TuStudents Services staff - Global Lounge tour

S3 Dr Linda Gibson: Talk about doing public health work in Uganda with Water for Kids (charity)

12 ThCareers and Development: team development event

13 Su 13 We

Tour of Global Lounge given to Karen from Anne Priest's Office regarding using Lounge for future events

13 FrAfternoon tea - Vietnamese student event

14 MoInternational Volunteering Info Session

14 Th

Global Week Comms & Marketing Plan meeting

14 Sa

15 TuIDO Student Ambassador Event

15 Fr

Training session for volunteers for the Intl Exchange Week

15 Su

16 We 16 Sa 16 Mo

17 Th 17 Su 17 Tu

18 FrS3 Erasmus Session

18 MoIntl Exchange Week at Brack

International 18 We Xmas celebration

19 Sa 19 Tu Exchange 19 Th

20 Su 20 WeInternational Exchange Week

Week 20 FrGlobal Lounge Christmas Social

21 Mo 21 Th in the City at 21 Sa

22 TuInternational Volunteering Info Session

22 FrGlobal Warming social

Clifton 22 Su

23 WeS3 Internationalisation Group meeting

23 Sa 23 Mo

24 ThCADBE Erasmus Info Session

24 Su 24 Tu

25 Fr

The Hive's European Entrepreneur Exchange Programme meeting

25 MoDrop-in info session for NLS Summer Schools

Korean Embassy visit and meetings with students

25 We

26 Sa 26 TuCADBE Internationalisation Committee meeting

26 Th

27 Su 27 WeNBS Tandem Language Session

Drop-in info session for NLS Summer Schools

Global Week Committee meeting

Thanksgiving Day social

27 Fr

28 Mo 28 Th 28 Sa

29 TuNTSU Intl Student Assembly

S3 Erasmus Info Session

GEO Research Seminar

29 Fr

CADBE Session - meeting with students going to Harbin

IDO session with Thai and Vietnamese students

29 Su

30 WeNLS Year 2 Pathway talk

30 Sa 30 Mo

31 Th

Decorate Global Lounge for Day of the Dead celebration

31 Tu

October November December

Mince Pie drop-ins for International

Students

NTU Global Lounge Calendar (City/Clifton/Brackenhurst)

Highlights:• Returners’ Reception, 2 Oct• Incoming Exchange Welcome, 9 Oct• International Volunteering, 14 and 22 Oct• IDO Student Ambassadors, 15 Oct• Erasmus, 18 and 24 Oct• HIVE European Entrepreneur Exchange,

25 Oct• NTSU Int. Assembly, 29 Oct• Erasmus, 1 and 4 Nov• Int. Partners Meeting, 8 Nov• Uganda Public Health Awareness, 12 Nov• Int. Volunteers' Training, 15 Nov• International Exchange Week, 18-22 Nov

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5. Internationalisation of the faculty

•  NTU will support staff (academic and professional services) with training and skills necessary to deliver a “Gold Standard” service for international students– Staff teaching training programme focuses on internationalisation– Sessions for staff on importance of international students– Staff training on students’ learning styles, cultural awareness, etc

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Conclusions

• Globalisation means our graduates compete in a global labour market for jobs and careers

• …against graduates from across the world

• Succeeding in the global labour market means having the cross-cultural awareness and competencies to work in foreign countries with colleagues from everywhere

• Our goal is to provide students with an internationalised learning environment, with opportunities for outbound mobility…

• …and so graduate global citizens

• Internationalisation @ NTU is for everyone!