The Future of Internationalisation
Many thanks to all those that attended our ‘Future of Internationalisation’ partner event in May. We are delighted to share the recordings of the six sessions that took place over the two-day event.
The event was organised to celebrate the launch of our new international strategy, Global Glasgow 2025 and the ethos of concerted effort and collective good that underpins it.
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow opened the event expressing how partnerships can create meaningful change and impact: "If we all move forward together, as a sector, and with a collective appreciation of our values, then we will succeed. I hope that in the months and years ahead, Glasgow will continue to set a precedent in this regard, working with our international partners to produce innovative solutions whilst educating our students to be responsible global citizens."
Over two days, 18 of our sector-leading partners and sector bodies from around the world came together to share expertise and explore new opportunities in research, learning and teaching, student experience and partnership development. Many thanks to all of those that participated and special thanks to our guest speakers for their contributions.
Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), reflected: "One of the aims of this event was to celebrate the launch of our new international strategy, Global Glasgow 2025, but, even more importantly, it was to shine a spotlight on our partners and the incredible things we can accomplish when we come together to share ideas and expertise; thanks to our wonderful array of speakers, and the collective spirit of cooperation and collaboration, the sessions truly demonstrated just that."
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the event again in 2023 and further details including the dates and theme will be included in an upcoming issue of University of Glasgow Connect.
Session 1: How to tackle global challenges and build sustainable futures
How to tackle global challenges and build sustainable futures
How to tackle global challenges and build sustainable futures/what role can the universities play to build sustainable and impactful global partnerships. The opening plenary's keynote speaker was Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli (Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Glasgow). The session was chaired by Rachel Sandison (Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement, University of Glasgow) with guest speakers: Professor Jenny Dixon (Provost, Universitas 21); Professor Antoine Cazé (Professeur des Universités - Université Paris Cité, Vice-Président Stratégie et Relations Internationales/Vice-President International); Dr Joanna Newman (Chief Executive and Secretary General, Association of Commonwealth Universities) and Dr Mychailo Wynnyckyj (Associate Professor, National University 'Kyiv-Mohyla Academy').
Session 2: Think Global, Act Local: Supporting & connecting with local communities as a civic university
Think Global, Act Local: Supporting & connecting with local communities as a civic university
Session 2 was chaired by Professor Jaime Toney (Professor in Environmental and Climate Science, University of Glasgow) with guest speakers: Susan Aitken (Leader of Glasgow City Council); Professor Monique Scheer (Vice-President of International Affairs and Diversity, University of Tübingen); Dr Mwapatsa Mipando (Associate Professor and former Principal, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences) and Ms Uzma Khan, Vice-Principal (Economic Development & Innovation, University of Glasgow).
Session 3: New ways of supporting international research collaborations
New ways of supporting international research collaborations
Session 3 was chaired by: Professor Chris Pearce (Vice Principal for Research, University of Glasgow) with guest speakers: Professor Ernest Aryeetey (Secretary-General of the African Research Universities Alliance [ARUA]); Professor Jan Palmowski (Secretary-General, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities) and Dr Bryony Wakefield (Director of Research Services, University of Glasgow).
Session 4: Internationalisation and reputation
Internationalisation and reputation
The keynote speaker for session 4 was Mark Sudbury (Head of Reputation, The World 100 Reputation Network). The session was chaired by: Rachel Sandison (Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement, University of Glasgow) with guest speakers: Professor Kathy Belov (Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement, University of Sydney); Vivienne Stern MBE (Director, Universities UK International) and Professor Johan Lauwereyns (Vice President / International Affairs, Kyushu University).
Session 5: Embedding COIL into the curriculum/educational changes in future Learning & Teaching
Embedding COIL into the curriculum/educational changes in future Learning & Teaching
Session 5 was chaired by Professor Clare McManus (Dean for Global Engagement for South-east Asia and Australasia, University of Glasgow) with guest speakers: Professor Simon Anderson (Director of the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre, University of the West Indies); Professor Moira Fischbacher-Smith (Vice-Principal Learning & Teaching, University of Glasgow); Professor Ian Holliday (Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning, University of Hong Kong and Professor Yong Zulina Zubairi (Associate Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement, University of Malaya).
Session 6: Increasing student experience and mobility & strengthening industrial links
Increasing student experience and mobility & strengthening industrial links
Session 6 was chaired by Professor Moyra Boland (Dean for Global Engagement for Central and South Asia, University of Glasgow) with guest speakers: Priyanka Sethi (Education and Media sectors for Tata Consultancy Services UK and Ireland); Professor Joanna Ragulska (Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs, University of California, Davis); Jasmine McGlone (UofG Global Opportunities Intern) and Zita Toth (UofG Global Opportunities Intern).
Special thanks to our guest speakers from the following institutions:
Universitas 21; Université Paris Cité; Association of Commonwealth Universities; National University 'Kyiv-Mohyla Academy; Glasgow City Council; University of Tübingen; Kamuzu University of Health Sciences; African Research Universities Alliance; The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities; The World 100 Reputation Network; Universities UK International; Kyushu University; University of the West Indies; University of Hong Kong; University of Malaya; Tata Consultancy Services UK and Ireland; and University of California, Davis.