University in East China seeks a UK university partner for summer school and faculty members exchange programme

17/06/2016

University in East China seeks a UK university partner for summer school and faculty members exchange programme

A university in East China is looking for a UK university to partner with on two projects.

Firstly, they wish to send around 20 students to the UK for two to three weeks in August 2017 for a summer school programme organised by the UK partner. The aim of the summer school is to improve the students’ English language skills and understanding of British culture. The total cost of the programme, including round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals and other personal expenses, will be covered by the students.

Secondly, the university will also fund and send around 20 faculty members to the partnering UK institution for two to three weeks in 2017 to follow a management training course, with the aim of learning advanced international university/college management theory to improve their managerial skills, and to expand their international perspective.

Benefits for the UK partner

The UK partner will have the opportunity to:

build a long-term partnership with one of the top universities in East China, with possible expansion and further collaboration in future
raise their institution’s profile and brand awareness in China.

Areas of responsibility for the two collaborating parties

For the UK partner:

to develop and deliver a summer school programme for 20 students from the Chinese university in August 2017
to develop and deliver a management training programme for 20 faculty members from the Chinese University in the 2017/18 academic year.

For the Chinese university:

promotion and recruitment of students and faculty members for the programmes

provision of two supervisors to assist all students throughout the summer school
coordination of students’ and faculty members’ UK visa applications and international ticket booking
guidance for Chinese students and faculty members before they leave for the UK.

Brief introduction of the Chinese University

Founded in 1928 and located in a capital city in East China, the university is one of the top institutions in the province. It has a student population of more than 27,000, alongside four campuses and one High-Tech Park. The university has more than 100 sister universities and research institutes and three Confucius Institutes around the world. It has been recognised in China as one of the ‘National Overseas Chinese Education Bases’, and is certified to accept international students with government scholarships.

Timeline

30 July 2016	Deadline for submission of proposals
30 August 2016	Selected UK partner to be confirmed
20 September 2016	Completion of negotiations and signing of a cooperation agreement between the UK institution and the Chinese University

Action Required

UK universities interested in this opportunity should contact siem.china@britishcouncil.org.cn by 30 July, 12 noon GMT and provide the following information:

a one-page introduction of the institution, highlighting relevant experience and strengths in running summer schools and management training programmes.
an outline proposal and a quotation for the summer camp and management training programme covering all costs, including tuition fees for the summer camp and management training programme, activities, accommodation, meals and local transport.

The British Council will charge a £1,000 management fee as a service commission, which is payable by the winner of the partnership proposal. This management fee covers liaison between both universities during the establishment of the partnership, pre-departure briefings for the participating students, participant support, and evaluation support after completion of the first year.