1. What we talk about when we talk about Internationalisation at Home
Julie Allen
Director of Policy and Services

2. A journey from Glasgow

3. ‘internationalisation’ in HE
International students
Global research
Global community
Global knowledge
Global citizens
International partnerships
International collaboration
Graduates with an international outlook
Global reputation
World-renowned research
Globally-focused values
International development

4. University of Kent
‘The intentional process of integrating an intercultural, international or global dimension into the purpose, functions and delivery of post-secondary education, in order to enhance the quality of education and research for all students and staff, and to make a meaningful contribution to society’
(European Parliament 2015 definition)

5. International Education Strategy global potential global growth March 2019
‘at its heart is an ambition to increase the value of our education exports to £35billion per year, and to students hosted in the UK to 600,000 per year, both by 2030’

6. 1999, Bernt Nilsson
‘What about internationalisation at ‘home’?’

7. What are we talking about?
the 'human touch' to internationalisation?
Internationalisation of the curriculum
is about the whole picture
is about the whole student and staff community.
It has a strong focus on intercultural competence
It goes beyond mobility; not just about international students coming to the UK or UK students going abroad

8. What does aim for?
seeks to link international and intercultural aspects in promoting broad-mindedness, and understanding and respect for other people and their cultures. It stresses the notion that internationalisation does not concern activities 'far away' but those right there under your nose. That it is not for 'others', but for everyone’ Hanneke Teekens

9. British Council Report Sept 2014 Integration of international students: A UK perspective
‘The engagement of UK-domiciled students with international students is valuable and helps lift overall sentiment towards a diverse, international student body, as well as the internationalisation efforts of a university and the UK as a whole’

10. British Council Report Sept 2014 Integration of international students: A UK perspective
‘International students who connect with home students and faculty at an earlier stage are more likely to feel a sense of security and belonging, which can translate to academic advancement and personal growth.’

11. Why is this important? International students Global research
Global community
Global knowledge
Global citizens
International partnerships
International collaboration
Graduates with an international outlook
Global reputation
World-renowned research
Globally-focused values
International development

13. University of Warwick research
How internationalised is your university? From structural indicators to an agenda for integration

14. Student perspectives
HEPI survey 2015 ‘What do home students thing of studying with international students?’ ‘International students who travel to the UK to study are clearer about the benefits of studying in a diverse environment than those home students who have chosen to remain in the UK to study’

15. International student expectations?
‘When I went to England, I thought there would be something special in culture – people would say interesting things – speak about plays or stories. I thought it would be a garden of thinking.’
Chinese student in the UK

16. How ensure all students benefit from internationalisation?
Orientation
Buddy programmes
Global Lounge
Global week
Language café
Cross-cultural assessments
Collaborative projects
Staff support

18. UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs is the UK’s national advisory body supporting international students and those who work with them.

20. UKCISA Grants scheme for projects and research 2015-2019
£172k grants issued. Funded from our membership income and Govt grants incl £30k for Scottish institutions over last 3 years
I’ll reference these to illustrate points about supporting the international student experience in the UK.

24. University of Bedfordshire Pilot project
UKCISA GRANTS SCHEME FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
University of Bedfordshire Pilot project
Culturally informed assessments toolkit (CIAT)
Integrating intercultural teaching and learning practices with
the assessment process.

25. Conclusion: why is it important now?
‘The task for higher education is to shape a better world by helping students to study, live and work in the cultural , ethnic and social and ethnic diversity that is a basic feature of society in the 21st century’
Hanneke Teekens

26. References (1)
International Education Strategy EAIE Internationalisation at Home Special Interest Group British Council Report HEPI Report 76. July

27. References (2)
UKCISA occasional paper WonkHE Only the lonely Report March UKCISA Grants Scheme reports

28. Director of Policy and Services
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Julie Allen
Director of Policy and Services