The UK and China are leading partners in the field of transnational education (TNE), with more than 220 degree-level joint initiatives approved by the Ministry of Education, including more than 20 initiatives at the postgraduate-level. In 2016/17, more than 33,000 students were undertaking UK qualifications in Mainland China.
The UK-China Joint Institute Alliance was formed in 2017 with the support of the British Council and the China Education Association of International Exchange. The aims of the Joint Institute Alliance are to support the development and management of high-quality joint institutes and to continue to further TNE collaboration between the UK and China.
On 15 to 16 October 2018 the UK-China Joint Institute Alliance will be hosting a Conference alongside its Annual General Meeting (AGM), to provide UK and Chinese institutions with a platform to further discuss TNE collaboration. The first Chinese co-chair of the Alliance, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics will host the Conference on their Dalian campus.
The Conference
The key themes of this year’s conference are sustainability, innovation, and quality assurance of UK-China transnational education, as well as new opportunities and challenges. The Conference is open to senior representatives and academics/practitioners of all current UK-China joint education programmes and institutes.
It is expected that opportunities for multi-lateral exchanges amongst participants will be identified, and that industry links and other emerging opportunities will be leveraged.
The aim of the Conference is to contribute to building a new phase of UK-China TNE with quality teaching and unique student experiences at its core, thereby supporting a long-term and sustainable future for UK-China TNE.
Benefits for participating institutions
- Further your understanding of UK-China TNE
- Learn best practice from leading UK-China TNE providers
- Discuss collaboration opportunities with other participating institutions
UK-China Joint Institute Alliance Annual General Meeting – Alliance members only | ||
15 October | AM | AGM to discuss and agree the Alliance’s operational principles and priority collaboration areas for the next two years |
The Conference | ||
15 October | PM | Context setting • The changing landscape of higher education and TNE in China: regulatory mechanisms and policy updates by the Ministry of Education • Quality assurance and other challenges for UK-China TNE |
15 October | PM | Panel discussion • Partnerships with academia and industry • Engagement with and contributions to local communities |
15 October | PM | Site visit of Dongbei University of Finance and Economics |
16 October | AM | Panel discussion • Innovation and new opportunities for UK-China TNE |
16 October | AM | Breakout session • Participants will be separated into four groups with different themes and discussion points • Case studies will be shared in each group Following the breakout session, each group will report back to the conference with the main findings and proposed action points |
Contributions to the Think TNE China 2018 publication
A key output for the Conference will be a publication highlighting best practice from UK-China TNE. All institutions with current UK-China joint education programmes and institutes are invited and strongly encouraged to submit contributions for inclusion in the publication. Contributions can be in the form of case studies of specific UK transnational education partnerships with China, or testimonials from academics and students, on any of the below themes:
- UK TNE boosts academic engagement and research
- UK TNE improves student experiences and outcomes
- UK TNE opens doors to other long-term collaborative opportunities
Contributions need to be received no later than 14 September 2018 and should be no longer than 300 words each. Please note, the British Council will make editorial decisions and design the final publication.
If you are interested in joining the Conference, please download the attached form and RSVP to ies.china@britishcouncil.org.cn by 14 September 2018. Note that Conference attendance is limited to two persons per institution.
Institutions interested in contributing to the publication should send case-studies directly to fraser.deas@britishcouncil.org.cn.
If you are interested in joining the conference, please download the attached form and RSVP to ies.china@britishcouncil.org.cn by 14 September 2018. Note that conference attendance is limited to two persons per institution.
Institutions interested in contributing to the publication should send case-studies directly to fraser.deas@britishcouncil.org.cn. Contributions need to be received no later than 14 September 2018 and should be no longer than 300 words each. Please note, the British Council will make editorial decisions and design the final publication.