The idea of a global university

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Build on the Universitys already impressive
international profile, to Make a step-change
in our global influence and perception
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Build on the Universitys already impressive
international profile, to Become a place of
first choice in the minds of the world.
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The University of Edinburgh Internationalisation
Strategy
Overall Objectives 1. Ensure a broad
international understanding of what we stand for
and what we offer. 2. Attract the best students
worldwide to study here. 3. Ensure our research
is world renowned and attracts the best
academics worldwide to work here. 4. Ensure our
knowledge is valued and applied by business and
government worldwide.
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The University of Edinburgh Internationalisation
Strategy
1. Improve communications, internal and
external 2. Improve the quality of the student
experience at Edinburgh 3. Improve their
preparation for life after Edinburgh 4. Build
strategic partnerships in priority countries and
regions. 5. Secure more resources through
research partnerships and increased use of our
IP 6. Increase international awareness among
staff and identify appropriate performance
measures against which to recognise and reward
this. 7. Clarify accountability and
responsibility for international issues to
ensure coherence, speed and flexibility of
response, and effective use of resources
within sustainable business models.
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Orthopaedic Surgery (George Harrison Law Chair
of) Osteoarticular Pathology Outdoor
Environmental Education Paediatric
Neurology Paediatrics Palliative Medicine (St
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Chair of) Parasite Biology Parasite Functional
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What are the most important changes in the
University to secure implementation of the
International Strategy and how would you
implement in the next 3 years?

• 1. Internationalise, unreservedly
• Harness University-wide input
• Focus on
• masters-level training
• research
• Forge strategic partnerships

• 2. Implement, collectively
• Set achievable targets
• Communicate the vision
• Share the commitment

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What are the most important changes in the
University to secure implementation of the
International Strategy and how would you
implement in the next 3 years?

• 1. Internationalise, unreservedly
• Harness University-wide input
• Focus on
• masters-level training
• research
• Forge strategic partnerships

• 2. Implement, collectively
• Set achievable targets
• Communicate the vision
• Share the commitment

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The Edinburgh Masters as a Tool for
Internationalisation
UK universities such as Edinburgh lead the way
in the style, diversity and quality of masters
courses offered S.G. Hillier TIMES HIGHER
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 9 Oct, 2008
13 PhD training
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The Edinburgh Masters as a Tool for
Internationalisation
UK universities such as Edinburgh lead the way
in the style, diversity and quality of masters
courses offered S.G. Hillier TIMES HIGHER
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 9 Oct, 2008
Online distance learning
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The Edinburgh Masters as a Tool for
Internationalisation
UK universities such as Edinburgh lead the way
in the style, diversity and quality of masters
courses offered S.G. Hillier TIMES HIGHER
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 9 Oct, 2008
Professional and academic qualifications
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The Edinburgh Masters as a Tool for
Internationalisation
UK universities such as Edinburgh lead the way
in the style, diversity and quality of masters
courses offered S.G. Hillier TIMES HIGHER
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 9 Oct, 2008
? CSE
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Implementation Plan

• Cross-School/College/University liaison
• Three-year plan
• Project Management
• Flagship teaching programmes
• UG/PG
• Professional
• e-learning
• Research partnerships
• Recruitment Admissions
• Fees
• Communications Marketing - www
• Student facilities
• Internationalisation Exucutive Group
• International Office
• Communication, communication, communication

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Implementation Plan

• Cross-School/College/University liaison
• Three-year plan
• Project Management
• Flagship teaching programmes
• UG/PG
• Professional
• e-learning
• Research partnerships
• Recruitment Admissions
• Fees
• Communications Marketing - www
• Student facilities
• Internationalisation Exucutive Group
• International Office
• Communication, communication, communication

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Internationalisation Projects