March 2015
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With UK transnational education (TNE) continuing to grow, this seminar focused on future prospects for UK HEIs in this area - including the development of international branch campuses, franchise and validation agreements, and twin degree programmes.
Senior policymakers and key stakeholders assessed policy developments, progress and next steps following the Government's International Education Strategy, published in 2013. The seminar also followed the publication of the joint QAA-UK HE International Unit consultation into strengthening the quality assurance of UK TNE, and evaluated the proposals in their review programme which was implemented in the 2014-15 academic year.
Sessions included discussion on how the UK can improve and maintain the quality of its education exports as well as ways in which Government and HE institutions can work together to promote UK TNE, particularly in new markets. Delegates also shared best practice examples of TNE and considered the challenges facing institutions looking to set up their own campuses or partnerships abroad - including financial and reputational risks, compliance with local regulatory frameworks and different models of in-country delivery.
Attendees included senior representatives from universities, colleges and other HE providers, lawyers, regulatory bodies, student unions, embassies and other interested parties.
