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UK Students Abroad
20 Apr 2011
Generating new revenue models; improve international mobility. Held at Westminster Studio, London SW1
Sponsored by i-graduate
Supported by the British Council
Headline Speakers
William Archer
Chief Executive, International Graduate ...
Chief Executive, International Graduate ...
Fiona Smith
Lecturer in Geography, University of Dun...
Lecturer in Geography, University of Dun...
This conference looked at the academic, career and personal development for students. It also explored support for students, various schemes, partnerships and exchange programmes, and what the benefits of studying abroad means for the student, the UK university and the UK economy as a whole.
Programme
10:00
Tim Gore OBE, Director of Global Networks and Communities, University of London
Welcome and introduction by Conference Chair
Biography: Tim Gore OBE
10:10
William Archer, Director, i-graduate, Director, i-graduate
How international study changes lives?
Biography: William Archer
10:30
Motivations and experiences of UK students studying abroad
Dr Fiona Smith, University of Dundee;
Dr Ronald Skeldon, University of Sussex
Biography: Professor Ronald Skeldon
Biography: Fiona Smith
10:50
Jeanine Gregersen-Hermans, Director of Marketing and Communications; Spokesperson of the Executive Board, Maastricht University, Netherlands
Bologna: forming HEI partnerships and attracting international students
Biography: Jeanine Gregersen-Hermans
11:10
Questions, comments and discussion: Session 1
11:20
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
11:50
Gretchen Dobson, Senior Associate Director, Domestic and International Programs, Tufts University, USA
Leveraging networks abroad: beneficial for students, staff and faculties
Biography: Dr Gretchen Dobson
12:05
Pat Killingley, Director, Higher Education and Education UK, British Council
Erasmus and partnerships programmes: the role of the British Counci
Biography: Pat Killingley
12:25
Success stories in international student exchange
Dörte Stevenson, Head of International Exchanges Unit, Student Services, University of Sheffield;
Kate Morse, Head of International, Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University.
Biography: Kate Morse
Biography: Dorte Stevenson
12:45
Questions, comments and discussion: Session 2
13:00
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:00
Rachel Winzer, Director of Research, 1994 Group
Best practice: partnerships between universities and organisations abroad
Biography: Rachel Winzer
14:20
Panel discussion: UK domiciled students studying abroad
Tim Gore OBE, Director of Global Networks and Communities, University of London;
Christina Yan Zhang, International Students Officer, National Union of Students;
Zoya Zaitseva, World MBA Tour Operations Director, QS Ltd.
Biography: Tim Gore OBE
Biography: Christina Yan Zhang
Biography: Zoya Zaitseva
15:00
Questions, comments and discussion: Session 3
15:15
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:45
Seminar 1: Standing out from the crowd: how students can make their skills better understood
Frazer Wallace, Co-ordinator, UK’s National Europass Centre
Biography: Frazer Wallace
15:45
Seminar 2: UK students and opportunities in Australia
Kathleen Devereaux, Senior Business Development Manager, Education Sector, Australian Trade Commission;
Laura Higgins, Education Manager, Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Embassy and Mission to the European Communities.
Biography: Kathleen Devereaux