Internationalisation Strategy Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh
Internationalisation Benefits Challenges University of Edinburgh
Internationalisation
Internationalisation
Internationalisation
Internationalisation Internationalisation is defined as the process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post secondary education Jane Knight
Internationalisation “The overarching priority is to further enhance our global presence. We are a distinctly Scottish university based in Scotland’s capital, but our reach and aspirations are international and it is in that context we must be measured. We operate on an international stage and this must be reflected in all areas of University life” Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea
Why internationalise? Income diversification Enhance research Profile Diversity Global citizens Teaching and learning Grand challenges Partnerships
Why internationalise? Social and cultural Political Economic Academic Competitive Development
Why internationalise? global competition complex landscape scale and structure resource services expertise volatility
Why internationalise? Recruitment Overseas Campus Distance Learning Partnerships Exchanges Language Skills Joint Degrees Research Collaboration Knowledge Transfer Study Options HR Strategy Institutional Projects Student Support Reorganisation Social integration Cultural diversity Regional National
International Student Mobility 1975 1985 1995 2025 4m 1.75m 1.1m 0.8m
…the strategic must have Review of international activities Development of central units Increasing dialogue Alignment with other strategies Reorganisation of roles International in services Benchmarking Networks
…the strategic must have International Campus Liverpool, Nottingham, Westminster Reorientation Middlesex, Warwick, UCL Collaborative Derby, Coventry, Central Lancashire Private Sector Heriot-Watt, Sheffield, Nottingham Trent Consortia York, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Manchester Distance Education University of London, OU Curriculum Leeds Met, Salford, Bournemouth, Napier
Where do we want to be? Vision Where are we now? Audit IQRP
University of Edinburgh Step change in global influence and perception Attract the brightest and best students and staff Our offer is understood globally Knowledge is valued and applied globally Research attracts the world’s leading scholars
University of Edinburgh “….to stand still or even to make incremental progress will be to fall behind….” Globalisation Opportunities “informed consumers” Resources Responsiveness Constant flux Benefits of success
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh Scottish Government Edinburgh City Council Universities Scottish Development International British Council Universities Scotland University of Edinburgh University Court Principal’s Strategy Group Scottish Enterprise
Internationalisation Matrix Pro Vice Chancellor – International Director Coordinate Pro Vice Chancellor – International Committee Executive Pro Vice Chancellor – Director of Development _____________________________________________________________________________________ Activity Disparate activity Strategy Coordination and alignment Process Integrate, leverage, add value
Internationalisation Vice Principal International Director, International Office International Executive Group College International Groups International Deans Regional Workshops Edinburgh Global thematic workshops
What is required? Shared vision Commitment Resources Engagement Leadership Review
Where do we want to be? Performance Indicators Mobility New Partnerships Student experience International Intake Research funding Curriculum Inward visits International staff Media profile League tables Income Student community
Planning Building shared vision Plan not the goal Knowledge Sharing Friends, foes and fence sitters Engagement circles
Planning Common vision Vision Group Measure and review Finance Risks and benefits
Challenges Organisational Leadership Resource Governance Management Commitment Communication Shared vision Visibility
Challenges New players Global economy Competition Volatility Legislation Partners Risk
International Intelligence
Opportunities Student community Regional and national engagement Global Academies Governance Intelligence Resources New opportunities….
2025
2025
India Office “This office is an important step forward in Scotland’s relationship with India. Edinburgh’s base will help forge partnerships with Indian universities, businesses and government departments” Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland
India Office
India Office
Partnerships
Partnerships
2025
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities 30 Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships 30 Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships Global Development Academy Scholarship Global Health Academy Scholarship Julius Nyerere Scholarship Japan Earthquake Scholarship Fund Southern Africa Scholarships FCO Chevening Scholarships Scotland Saltire Scholarships
Opportunities
Opportunities The Global Academies bring together experts from over 25 academic disciplines to create knowledge communities in Health, International Development and Environment, with a vision to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most challenging concerns. The Global Academies - Offer world leading interdisciplinary postgraduate degrees - Engage in global collaborative research to make life better - Participate and lead in the creation of global networks and partnerships
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities Influencing the world since 1583
Opportunities
International intake 09/10 University of Manchester 11,420 University of Nottingham 10,350 University College London 8,730 University of Warwick 8,440 University of Edinburgh 8,030 University of Oxford 7,740 University of Leeds 7,555 University of Cambridge 7,400 University of Birmingham 7,095 London School of Economics 7,085
Quality Review Process Internationalisation Quality Review Process (IQRP) Institutional Management of Higher Education (IMHE) OECD & ACA Assessment and enhance quality Self Assessment Peer Review
Quality Review Process Assess achievement of goals and objectives Integration of international dimension into priorities Inclusion of internationalisation as key element in QA Initiation of international strategy or assessment Self Assessment Team (SAT) Peer Review Group (PRG) Analysis not data collection
Quality Review Process International strategy and policies Organisational and support structures Academic programmes and students Research collaboration Human Resources Contracts and services
Essential ingredients Vision and mandate Resource Structure Dialogue Governance Communicate
Biggest challenges… Resources Communication People not projects Don’t get restricted Keep focus Drifting
Positives… Innovation Delivery Partnerships Proactive Strategic Intelligence
Next phase Embedding Improve communication Enhance engagement Evidence progress Refocus Next five years…
Alan Mackay Director, International Office University of Edinburgh a.mackay@ed.ac.uk