International Education Services were pleased to present this comprehensive webinar series in June and July 2020, which aimed to bring together professionals in international education to share how they are responding to changing market conditions.

If you missed any of the sessions, you can visit or re-watch by clicking on the full recordings of the conversation series below:

Online provision – adapting to new delivery models

Monday 29 June 2020

This session explored how to adapt academic delivery models in the short term to generate longer term success for UK institutions.  The panel discussed how institutions can move beyond the campus through technology, embracing high volume global teaching that spans national and cultural borders and blurs the distinction between international and domestic students.

Our session panel includes:

• Sam Brenton, Director of Education, Innovation and Development - University of London
• Henrietta Lightwood, Group Director Marketing and Admissions - Dukes Education
• Daniel Nivern, CEO - CRCC Asia and Virtual Internships. 

Finding our way through a new era of international education (HE)

Tuesday 30 June 2020

This session discussed the innovative approaches being put in place to thrive in the new era of international education. The panel explored how the current situation is impacting the sector, reviewed the key challenges that are faced and the changes in strategy that have been made in order to adapt to changing market conditions. Student sentiment was also examined, as the panel outlined the support and welfare implications that have arisen.

Our session panel includes:

• Professor John Brewer, CEO, The University Consortium - NCUK
• Mike Winter, Director of Global Engagement - University of London
• Nancy Cooke, Associate Director: International Development - Executive Committee / British Universities International Liaison Association

Finding our way through a new era of international education (Independent Schools)

Wednesday 1 July 2020

This session discussed the key challenges faced by independent schools. The panel explored how the current situation is impacting the sector, reviewing the challenges specific to independent schools. The solutions that have been implemented were discussed, including the changes to both staff and student recruitment, the creation of a ‘no contact’ admissions system, and the redesign of marketing strategies. The panel also highlighted how they have ensured a high degree of pastoral and wellbeing support for students and staff during this period by creating podcasts, games and competitions.

Our session panel includes:

• Robin Fletcher, Chief Executive - Boarding Schools' Association
• Jeremy Farrell, Deputy Head - Sutton Valence School
• Gwen Byrom, Director of Education Strategy - NLCS International
• Neil Herrington, Head of Recruitment - Congnita Schools

Finding our way through a new era of international education (FE)

Wednesday 8 July 2020

This session discussed the innovative approaches being put in place to thrive in the new era of international education. The panel explored how the current situation is impacting the further education sector, reviewing the key challenges that are faced and the changes in strategy that have been made in order to adapt to changing market conditions. Student sentiment was also examined, as the panel outlined the support and welfare implications that have arisen.

Our session panel includes:

• Emma Meredith, International Director – Association of Colleges
• Elaine Donnelly, Business Development Manager – Glasgow Clyde College
• Fiona Horrell, Head of Partnerships - City College Plymouth

Transnational education – adapting to and fostering ‘new world’ partnerships

Wednesday 15 July 2020

This session presented strategies to evolve TNE propositions. As the higher education sector faces potential long-term restrictions on inbound students, our panel highlighted the importance of working with TNE partners to maintain student figures. The session explored the measures that are fundamental to managing a portfolio of TNE partners, the process for establishing new successful networks, and the importance of quality control within the new environment.

Our session panel includes:

• Susan Welburn, Co-Chair - UK China Joint Institute Alliance
• Peter Richards, Director of Partnership Development (TNE) - Coventry University

Effective support and student services for international students

Wednesday 22 July 2020

This session highlighted practices for providing effective support and services for international students. As proven student support and welfare could become the deciding factor for many students considering study in the UK, our panel highlighted best practice scenarios to better support international students. This session also discussed the importance of thorough student services and showcases a five-phase transition programme created to facilitate more effective lines of communication.

Our session panel includes:

• Caroline Lowish, Intercultural Programme Lead & Senior Lecturer, International Business School - University of Lincoln
• Devesh Anand, Country Adviser (India) - University of Bristol
• Bhavna Bagga, Director - South Asia, University of Sunderland

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