Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen June 2013

Introduction – Mr. Andrew Cowell Lecturer Department of Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental Engineering Chartered Mechanical Engineer Worked 4 years in industry, and currently an active consultant to industry Research focus on pneumatic conveying page 2

page 3

United Kingdom page hour London flight 5 hr train

Scotland One of four UK countries Unique cultural identity Cosmopolitan cities, breathtaking scenery 5.1 million population Area: 78,772 km 2 Education integral to Scottish culture Temperate climate page 5

Scottish Countryside page 6

Glasgow – City of Culture page 7

Glasgow Caledonian University Origin in th largest university in Scotland An international reputation for research and learning and teaching. Student population of 17,000 registered students in over 90 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate courses, from over 100 different countries Annual income of £110 million (2011 financial year) £80 million spend to make GCU one of UK’s most modern campuses page 8

GCU – Some Highlights Top 20 in the UK for Built and Natural Environment research Top 10 in the UK for allied health research (1 st in Scotland) 2 nd in Scotland for KTPs (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships) with 11 active projects Rated the country’s top international student experience four years in a row page 9

GCU – Single, central, self-contained campus page 10

GCU – International Student Support International Student Support Centre Welcome Week for incoming students Dedicated international careers advisor Assistance with practical issues, e.g., accommodation, banking, health, personal, etc. page 11

GCU – Student Accommodation Guaranteed for all international students Standard and en-suite private rooms Shared kitchen and living facilities Laundry facilities and communal areas Wi-Fi access 24 hour security page 12

School of Engineering & Built Environment (SEBE) page 13 GCU Business School Health School Engineering School Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering Building and Surveying

SEBE Numbers 160+ Academic Staff Professors, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, RAs 50+ Support Staff Administrators, Technical Staff, Business Devs 3,000+ Students 2,500 UG, 750 PG, 150 PhD page 14

SEBE Numbers £15 million investment in research and knowledge transfer infrastructure over last 2-3 years Recent hiring strategy of almost a dozen new staff (research focus) Recent PhD increase by approximately two dozen page 15

GCU/SEBE International Number of Outgoing Students (2012/13) GCU – 567 (~3.3%) SEBE – 107 (~3.6%) Number of Incoming Students (2012/13) GCU – Trim. A (45 students stayed full year) Trimester B - 82 SEBE – Trim. A – 14 (4 stayed full year) Trimester B – 23 page 16

GCU/SEBE International Top Destinations for Outgoing Students GCU – USA, Australia, Italy, Germany SEBE – Finland, Spain, Italy, Germany Top Home Countries of Incoming Students GCU – France, Spain, Finland, The Netherlands, USA SEBE – France, Finland, USA (Exchange) India, Nigeria, China (Full Course Study) page 17

SEBE Study Opportunities Placements (optional) 12 week in Trimester B of third year 36 weeks in between third and fourth year Erasmus Agreement with Hochschule Esslingen English Study All courses in all Schools page 18

GCU/SEBE International Office Contacts Exchange Manager Rhona Hodgart – Exchange Administrator Ashleigh Morrison – SEBE – Associate Dean International Prof. Caroline Parker – page 19

SEBE International Contacts Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering Andrew Quinn – Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems Dr Mike Just – Building and Surveying Dr Martin Cullen – page 20

SEBE and Accreditation page 21

SEBE and Business We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer Consultancy Modeling & Testing Bespoke Industry Training page 22