December 2019
Price: £95 PLUS VAT
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The seminar will examine the next steps for international student recruitment, the student visa system, and improving the experience of international students in the UK.
Speakers
Keynotes:
- Anne Marie Graham, Chief Executive, UK Council for International Student Affairs; and
- Dr Cheryl Matherly, President, Association of International Education Administrators.
Further confirmed speakers: Anisha Faruk, Oxford University Student Union; Philippa Hewett, SOAS University of London; Sasha Lal, Gherson; Marc Lintern, Newcastle University; Alan Mackay, University of Edinburgh; Professor Simon Marginson, Centre for Global Higher Education; Esther de Perlaky, University of Warwick; Fiona Samson, British Council and Andy Winter, University of Nottingham.
The agenda
- The current landscape for international students in the UK;
- Competing in the international students market - lessons from the US;
- Marketing the UK as an attractive study destination, developing competitive pricing strategies, and the impact of visa policies;
- Strategies for enhancing the international student experience:
- Life as an international student in the UK;
- Pre-arrival information, inductions, and orientation;
- Developing an inclusive and supportive learning environment; and
- Mental health issues: understanding support needs and tailoring intervention.
- International student progression: post-study work visas, career guidance, and employability, and alumni relations.
