BANGOR INTERNATIONAL
Annual Report 2011-12
CONTENTS
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International Marketing & Recruitment 3-6
International Student Experience
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International Summer School
7-10
English Language Support
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Study Abroad
11-12
Investment in Staff
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Partnership Development
13-20
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China Bahrain Brazil
13-18 19 20
International Education Centre Office Structure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Following the launch of the Bangor University Internationalization Strategy in March 2011, the University has made initial progress in fulfilling its ambition to become “an International University for the region.” Colleges have now launched their own international development plans focusing on curriculum development, international student support, and staff and student outward mobility. There is an increased understanding of what constitutes a true international university among Bangor staff. The University is working towards clearly demonstrating a strong physical global footprint: a sizable body of international students (18% of Bangor students are from outside the EU in 2012-13) and faculty (25% of Bangor academics are from outside the UK); a strongly internationalised course content and delivery mechanism; and a suitable number of opportunities for various types of overseas study. In 2011-12, we continued to benefit from the engagement of senior staff including the Vice Chancellor and Council members representing the University and the Welsh Higher Education Sector around the world. High profile visits to China, Brazil and the US from the University gave the Bangor brand maximum exposure on the international higher education stage. The Vice Chancellor’s visit to China in October 2011 supported by Bangor Law School has secured a Confucius Institute for the University, which was successfully launched in September 2012 by the Welsh First Minister, Carwyn Jones. The international collaborative provision was a part of the QAA institutional review, which took place in May 2012. The positive outcome of the review provided us with the confidence to develop a comprehensive international partnership development strategy with a focus on Transnational Education (TNE).
A significant milestone was the successful validation of an MBA programme in China, in collaboration with one of the most prestigious Chinese universities, Research Institute of Tsinghua University. The programme will be delivered in its Shenzhen and Shanghai centers from 2012-13. The much anticipated £2.5 million Rathbone wing renovation project was completed in June 2011, which provided the 7 teams within the International Education Centre (IEC) with a high quality purposed built office building, and our students some appropriate space to interact with our staff. An integrated international team will be delivering a one-stop shop service to all our international students and partners. I hope this report demonstrates progress and achievement in delivering the University’s Internationalisation Strategy. We look forward to working with all colleagues and partners in the coming years to fulfill our international ambition.
Dr Xinyu Wu Director of International Development October 2012
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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING & RECRUITMENT
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One key performance indicator of internationalisation for any university is the proportion of international students within the institution’s overall population.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING & RECRUITMENT By the end of 2012-13 academic year non-EU international students are expected to increase to 18% of the total student population, or 1660 in total with a breakdown of 10.5% undergraduate, 49% postgraduate taught and 35% postgraduate research. Registration numbers so far suggest a satisfactory recruitment performance for 2012-13.1
Social and digital media campaigns for recruitment were piloted in America, India, HK and Nigeria in 201112. The aim of recruitment has been to grow smaller markets, recruit into a broader range of subjects. This will continue with targeted marketing campaigns, which involve alumni, and a more effective scholarship scheme.
The postgraduate research (PGR) registration number at the time of reporting is disappointing. The number may increase during the academic year as registration of PGR programmes happens throughout the year. However, the main reason of the poor PGR recruitment performance is the funding difficulties experienced in the Middle East, particularly Libya.
Undergraduate applications were brought online in November 2011, which encouraged individual applications significantly. More than 2300 UG applications were processed this year, which represented an 18% increase over last year, while the PGT application number was increased by 23%. However, low conversion rate (offer to accept) at PG level in most subject areas continued to be a problem.
International student numbers (FTE) over four years
1. Figures are provided by Bangor University’s Planning and Resources Office as of 1 November 2012. These may change with further registration and semester two intake in February 2013.
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Top recruitment markets 09-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
China
494
651
683
865
Bahrain
64
66
91
82
USA
110
99
93
55
India
90
117
69
62
Iraq
50
57
38
49
Saudi
166
138
44
74
Nigeria
21
43
65
38
Malaysia
41
37
29
30
Libya
50
36
32
15
Kuwait
6
11
26
28
Singapore
14
14
20
20
Top recruitment subjects 09-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
Business
727
867
991
1,100
Law
48
95
96
88
Psychology
40
72
73
77
Biological Sciences
36
68
73
56
Environment, Natural Resources & Geography
78
61
51
54
Chemistry
35
37
41
18
Electronic Engineering
16
11
33
33
Ocean Science
8
19
26
20
Computer Science
18
26
25
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The centralised admission process was fully in operation and fast turn around time for offers were achieved across all programmes throughout the year. The smooth communication between IEC and academic Schools was key to the efficiency in the admissions process. Plans are underway for further collaboration between the IEC and Schools on early conversion. A number of external factors continued to have a negative impact on our recruitment:
• Poor Guardian and Times league table performance (Promotions were carried out around our top 300 University worldwide ranking by Times Higher.) • The removal of PSW visa and general poor graduate employment prospects • Bad publicity of UK (immigration policy and strict English language requirements) • Continued political turbulence in Libya and Nigeria • Increased competition from Canada, America and other UK institutions 6
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL More than 80 students around the world attended the 2012 International Summer School between July and August, a significant increase on the number of participants in 2011.
In collaboration with Cardiff and Aberystwyth Universities, Bangor welcomed the return of the Fulbright Summer Institute in July. Eight Fulbright Scholars, who are among the American’s brightest undergraduate students spent two weeks at Bangor University, studying Wales’ industrial heritage. They explored the impact of such industries as tourism, slate mining and highland agriculture, and how a small nation can maintain its identity in a global era. In addition, for the first time the six weeks courses offered by the three Welsh institutions were accredited with 20 University credits (about 6 US credits).
The Bilingualism summer school had a great debut in July. It attracted researchers and students from 22 countries. Leading researchers in the field of Bilingualism, Linguistics, Psychology and Social Sciences from Bangor University, Cambridge University, University of Reading, Aix-Marseille University, University of Maryland, City University of New York, and McGill University gave talks at the summer school. A one day symposium was also organised during the summer school to give participants an opportunity to present their own work and obtain feedback. The Anglesey based famous writer and broadcaster David Crystal gave a key note speech, which was the highlight of the Bilingualism summer school.
“Amazing Welsh experience that I
“Bangor is a beautiful place, and I had a fantastic time working with the tutors and interacting with other students.”
will never forget. Will definitely recommend to other students.” Christine Marie Goddard, University of South Florida
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Yang Ren Shanghai University
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International Summer School
Class of 2012
American Fulbright • Ian Campell, Rich University, Texas • Gary Yin, University of Illinois at Urbaba-Champaign, Illinois • Macey Danielle Beal, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska • Daniel James Gibson, University of Washington • Christine Marie Goddard, University of South Florida • Clara Martinez, Linfield College, Oregon • Emily Elizabeth Mixon, University of Texas at Austin, • Alexandra Lynn Rawlings, University of Louisville, Kentucky
Bilingualism • Helmet Akturk Drake, Sweden, Stockholm University • Michela Albl-Mikasa, Germany, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
• Lysianne Dupont, Canada, University de Montreal • Struys Esli, Belgium, Vrije University Brussels • Sarah Fairchild, USA, Penn State University • Neiloufar Family, Luxembourg, University of Luxembourg • Ana Maria Gonzalez Barrero, Canada, McGill University • Oh Heesu, Japan, Nagoya University • Nanda Klapwijk, South Africa, Stellenbosch University • Kristina Kasparian, Canada, McGill University • Kallopi Katsika, Germany, University of Kaiserslautern • Eugina Kelbert, USA, Yale University • Maria Kunevich, UK, Cambridge University • Hanna Lantto, Finland, University of Helsinki • Belem Lopez, USA, Texas A&M University • Medojevic Lucija, Australia, University of Western Sydney • Alicia Mariscal Rios, Spain, Cadiz University • Lisa Martinek, USA, Northeastern University
• Shanley Allen, Germany, University of Kaiserslautern • Custodio Martins, PRC (China), University of Macau • Guillermo Montero-Melis, Sweden, Stockholm • Kholoud Al-thubaiti, Saudi Arabia, Umm AlQura University • Abdualziz Alturki, UK, Lancaster University • Natalia Banasik, Poland, Warsaw University
University
• Benat Muguruza, Basque, University of Basque Country • Meulman Nienke,Netherlands, University of Groningen
• Sanne Berends, Netherlands, University of Groningen • Galina Putjata, Germany, Tech University Dresden • Hendritte Raudszus, Netherlands, Radboud University • Marie Josee Bisson, UK, University of Nottingham • Sabine Burfin, France, Grenoble • Aafke Buyl, Belgium, Vrije University Brussels • Enriqueta Canseco-Gonzalez, USA, Reed College, • Nicola Carty, Scotland, University of Glasgow • Hui Chen, China, ZAFU • Chieh-Hsiang Chuang, UK, University of Nottingham • Eowyn Crisfield, Netherlands, Crisfield Educational Consult
Nijmegen
• Anne Reath Warren, Sweden, Stockholm University • Maria Rombopoulou, Greece, University of Athens • Guadalupe De los Santos, USA, University of Michigan • Louah Sirri, France, University Paris Descartes • Katharina Sternke-Hoffmann, Germany, Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf • Isabel Tesada-Sanchez, Spain
• Ana De Baise, Spain, European University Madrid
• Maria Tsintavi, Greece, University of Athens
• Francesca Di Presa, Italy, University Ca Foscari,
• Evy Woumans, Belgium, Ghent University
• Agata Dzieciolowska, Scotland, Edinburgh University • Agnieszka Tytus, UK, Kings College, London • Megan Devlin, Northern Ireland, University of Ulster • Nia Williams, UK Venezia 9
• Yudan Yan, China, ZAFU
• Jelske Dijkstra, Netherlands, Leeuwarden • Ifigeneia Dosi, Greece, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki • Bozena Dubiel, Ireland, Dublin City University • Bethanne Yoxsimer Paulsrud, Sweden, Stockholm
“I enjoyed all the key notes. A very rewarding summer school” Lucija Medojevic - Bilingualism Summer School University of Western Sydney
University • Beinan Zhou, UK, Birmingham University • Shanzi Zhu, China, ZAFU
Business, Finance & Leadership (sponsored by Santander)
• Lucy O'Carroll, UK, Bangor University • Yang Xiaoyu, China, Bangor University • Eddie Campbell, UK, Bangor University
• Claude Bendlac, France, FACO Paris
• Catherine Suddaby, UK, A Levels
• Fevre Ophelie, France, FACO Paris
• Kristin Lissel, UK, Bangor University
• Yu-Xi Zheng, China, Shanghai University
• Wang Jueying, China, Bangor University
• Ning Guo, China, Shanghai University
• Ngoc Hoang Pearl, Vietnam, Bangor University
• Chaoyi Wang, China, Shanghai University
• Janette Stone, UK, Bangor University
• Yang Ren, China, Shanghai University
• Jialin Xiaoyu, China, Bangor University
• Abdelhamid Krair, Libya, Bangor University
• Coreen Moore, UK, Bangor University
• Xiaoxu Wen, China, Bangor University
• Chinmay Tamhaney, India, Bangor University
• Xiangyuan Zuo, China, Bangor University
• Katie Lu, China, Bangor University
American Fulbright group
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STUDY ABROAD
The value of a period of study spent abroad is undeniable. It underpins the University’s internationalisation strategy of making our students global citizens that are more attractive to potential employers.
A full year study abroad experience in addition to the normal 3 year UG programme was introduced in Study Abroad in Numbers Bangor for the first time, which gave Schools and students maximum flexibility in their course choices. • 5 new worldwide exchange partners: RMIT, Victoria University, La Trobe, St Francis Xavier University, Academic and financial support were provided to and University of British Columbia encourage students to embrace the life changing opportunity. 17 students were placed in top universities • Erasmus contract increased by €41,000 from in America, Canada, Australian, Singapore, Norway, 2010-11 to €335,000 in 2011-12 Netherland, France, and Germany in 2012-13 under the scheme. • Compulsory mobility increased by 23% in 2011-12; and total number of mobility students reached over The Easter and summer exchange and field trips 150 . continued to be popular among Bangor students. More than 60 students spent an average 2 weeks on such programme. Destinations of study included America, Brazil, China and South Korea.
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“Fantastic programme best way to learn about Chinese culture” Stephen Clear on his visit to Shanghai University Summer School studying for a PhD in Law
“An amazing way to see a different culture whilst continuing your education” Matthew Howe on his visit to University of British Columbia studying a BSc in the School of Enviornment, Natural Resources & Geography
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PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Working in partnership with a wide range of reputable universities worldwide for academic exchange, research collaboration and capacity building is at the heart of our Internationalisation Strategy.
The IEC worked closely with the University’s Quality Assurance team in preparing for the QAA Institutional Review which took place in May. The significant progress we made in designing and implementing a comprehensive procedure for establishing and managing various types of partnerships to safeguard the quality of the collaborations paid off. Full confidence judgment was placed by QAA on our collaborative provision, which provided the University with a solid foundation and confidence to continue our partnership development.
China The University has over 800 Chinese students and they represent the largest single country group in Bangor. The challenge for recruitment in China is no longer volume. Subject diversity and quality are the key determinants of Bangor’s approach to recruitment in China going forward. Partnership development for profile enhancement, research collaboration, alumni network and graduate employability constitutes a central part of the University’s mission in China, and the Beijing Office, in its second year of operation, plays a key role in the mission.
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One highlight in Bangor’s China relations this year has been the establishment of the Confucius Institute following a year long discussion and preparation with the China University of Political Science & Law. The Institute was officially launched at Bangor University in September 2012 by the Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones, in the presence of Mr SHEN Yang, MinisterCounsellor of the Chinese Embassy. The Confucius Institute in Bangor will play a key role sharing Chinese culture and learning with schools and cultural organisations in North Wales and North West England, as it develops a program of cultural activities. The Confucius Institute in Bangor will provide our students and the local community with unprecedented access to many remarkable aspects of Chinese culture and enhance the links between the two countries. A week of cultural and academic events, which were open to the public, followed the launch to mark the importance of the occasion. A series of free Seminars and exhibitions ran at the University that reflect the cultural activities to be provided to schools and the community by the Institute. They include interests such as Chinese calligraphy, music, cuisine, clothing, dance,history and cinema.
Confucius Institute Launch - September 2012 Working with the Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen (RITS), Bangor University successfully validated a MBA programme in RITS Shenzhen and Shanghai centres in June 2012. Being the very first overseas validation event, this is a significant milestone in Bangor’s transnational education development. The MBA programme (quality assured by Bangor University) will provide young professionals in China with the very latest business management knowledge, skills and experience.
The programme meets the demands of working adults from the two cosmopolitan cities in China. The first cohort welcomed approximately 100 students in the two centres. The Vice Chancellor, Professor John Hughes led a delegation from Bangor University attended the opening ceremonies in both centres. Students enjoyed guest lectures delivered by Professor Phil Molyneux and Professor John Thornton from Bangor Business School.
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Engaging with Chinese Universities - High proďŹ le visits
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University
Partner Sta
Outgoing / Incoming visit
1
China University of Political Science
President Jin Huang
Outgoing & Incoming
2
Hanban (Headquarter of Confucius Institute)
Director Linlin Xu
Outgoing
3
Henai Univeristy of Technology
President Lumin Wang
Outgoing & Incoming
4
Hohai University
VP for Research, Hongwu Tang
Outgoing (twice)
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Hunan University
VP for Research, Prof Shou Chen
Outgoing
6
Central South University
President Yaoxue Zhang
Outgoing
7
East China Normal University
Vice Dean of Ersturaine & Coastal Graduate School, Xiuzhen Li Head of Marine Chemistry, Yunxuan Zhou
Outgoing
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Shanghai Ocean University
VP for International, Junsheng Zhong
Outgoing
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China Ocean University
Director of International, Tong Zhang Dean of Physical & Environmental Oceanography, Yonghong Wang
Outgoing
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Suzhou University of Science & Technology
President Zhigang Chen
Outgoing
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Changzhaou University
Council Chair Gudong Shi
Outgoing & Incoming
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Research Institute of Tsinghau Shenzhen
VC, Dr Weiqing Liu
Outgoing & Incoming
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Central South University of Forestry & Technology (CSUFT)
President Huaiyun Zhou
Outgoing & Incoming
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Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai Campus
Dean of Business School, Prof Zhou
Incoming
Bangor University visit to Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT)
RITS MBA Validation
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Bahrain The partnership between Bangor Business School and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance is one of our most successful articulations in terms of the student number and quality. About 90 Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) diploma students join Bangor Business School each year for a top up programme which leads to a BA (Hons) degree in Banking and Finance. This makes Bangor by far the top UK university recruiting in Bahrain. Bangor is popular among the Bahraini students, not only because of the high reputation of our banking and ďŹ nance programme, but also the dedicated support provided to the group, as well as the friendly and safe environment of the area. A visit by BIBF CEO and Bahrain embassy cultural attachĂŠ early this year enhanced our relationship with BIBF further.
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Brazil Brazil as an emerging market becomes increasingly important to our partnership building. During the year, we actively engaged with the Brazil Science Without Borders scholarship scheme. 4 undergraduate students have started their year abroad in Electronic Engineering and Ocean Sciences.
The Science without Borders (SwB) scholarship scheme funded by the Brazilian government intends to provide full ďŹ nancial support to 100,000 Brazilian students to study abroad over the next four years. The funding will support Brazilian Undergraduate and PhD students to undertake one year full time study with a 3 month industrial placement in the UK. With the launch of the scheme in February 2012, the Vice Chancellor led a group of Bangor academics to Brazil in April. The mission of the trip is to raise Bangor’s awareness among the universities and funding bodies with a clear message that Bangor is a high quality STEM programme provider with cutting edge, relevant research conducted by world-class researchers. The SwB scheme allows us to develop long-term research partnerships with top institutions in areas of national priorities such as oceanography, environmental science and conservation, biological sciences, electronic engineering etc. The Bangor delegation met with the two largest universities in Sao Paulo, UNESP and USP, which led to two MoUs formed with both universities over the summer. The group also met government agencies CAPES which coordinates the SwB project on behalf of the Brazil government. The most rewarding meeting was perhaps with the Sao Paulo State research funding body FAPESP. A joint pump prime research fund was set up by Bangor and FAPESP to initiate and support research exchange and development between Bangor University and Sao Paulo State universities. The call for proposal will be released in the autumn of 2012. We anticipate joint research with some of Sao Paulo universities that we already work with, but also new partnership developed over the next two years.
Professor Julio Cezar Durigan, President of UNESP and Professor John Hughes, Vice Chancellor of Bangor University
Celso Lafer, President of FAPESP and Professor David Shepherd, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Bangor University
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE Bangor is proud that the “Bangor experience” extends to all of its students. We recognize the additional challenges our international students and their families face as they study and live in a new country, and we invest resources to provide the best possible support to them. This is reflected in the appointment of two new staff members in the International Student Support Office. The increased resource has enabled the office to improve its profile in terms of literature, web pages, social networking sites and a comprehensive calendar of social events.
High satisfactory rates in most areas were received in the 2011-12 Autumn International Student Barometer (ISB). There are areas which need urgent attention. Plans were put in place to improve the welcome programme and registration process for international students in September 2012. The IEC and Student Services are working closely to address students concerns over work experience and employability. The recent appointments of PVC for Student Experiences and Head of Careers will put focus on enhancing all students Bangor experience and in particular their employability.
As in previous years, the International Student Ambassador scheme coordinated by the Office contributed greatly to the various support offered to our new international students. In 2010-11, 10 Student Ambassadors representing different countries and regions worked hard with the team to provide various support including arrival, learning, living and social integration.
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Bangor’sInternational InternationalStudent StudentAmbassador’s Ambassadors2011 2011–2012 - 2012 Bangor’s
Highlight of Bangor International Student Barometer Strength’s compared with UK average
Bangor
UK
Overall learning across all key areas
88%
87%
Overall Support
91%
90%
English Support
90%
88%
Virtual learning
90%
88%
Internet access
83%
79%
Safety
91%
87%
Good place to be
92%
89%
Highlight of Bangor International Student Barometer Weaknesses compared to UK average
Bangor
UK
Registration
81%
87%
Welcome
73%
76%
Career services
81%
86%
Work experience
64%
66%
Multicultural
86%
90%
Facility (sports & social)
86%
90%
“Bangor is an optimistic, multicultural, friendly environment with generous support for its students - helping you to prepare for study and future challenges.” Syed Ajijur Rahman from Bangladesh studying for a PhD in Agroforestry 22
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT A comprehensive pre-sessional academic English and in-sessional subject specific English programme delivered by a dedicated professional team in Bangor enabled our international students to fulfill their potential.
2011-12 proved to be a successful year for ELCOS with its courses being successfully revalidated. Over 200 students enrolled on summer pre-sessional courses. However, UKBA’s new English requirement introduced in May 2011 affected recruitment onto the 42 week pre-sessional programme and we anticipate further decline in the next a couple of years. Bangor’s pre-sessional English programme provides an invaluable experience to our new international students. In addition to the day classes, it provides 1 to 1 tuition, evening writing support, conversation club, and local and International Culture programme. A social programme was also made available by the Student Support Office throughout the summer, which encouraged the pre-sessional students to interact with other international students on campus. The ELCOS teaching and support staff and other IEC offices created a positive and friendly learning environment. Very positive feedback from students was received during the Interantional Student Barometer Survey (ISB) as well as from partner universities. The in-sessional English courses that provide ongoing subject specific English support recruited well this year, and have expanded from Business, Electronic Engineering, Chemistry, Linguistics to Psychology, Biology and Law.
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One of the ELCOS teachers, David Brown, was seconded to work in our partner university in China for one semester. This proved to be useful experience that it improved ELCOS’ understanding of English teaching in China that in turn can inform our English course development. Such teaching support also enhanced our working relationship with the partner and will help with the long term partnership development.
David Brown with Chen Long from the English Department, Xianjian Institute of Education
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INVESTMENT IN STAFF The IEC team has developed rapidly over the last two years. The need for staff development at all levels continued to be a priority. Besides the standard University new staff induction programme, new staff were all encouraged to attend relevant professional training programmes and conferences run by relevant organizations such as BULIA, UKBA, BC and UUK International. A number of administration staff are continuing part time courses to gain advanced qualification. A half-day IEC senior staff development workshop was delivered by colleagues from Human Resources (HR). All IEC board members who are heading the various aspects of the IEC operation participated in workshop. Focus was put on the understanding of different communication, working and management styles with the intention to improve the collaborations among IEC offices.
Working with HR and the Academic Development Unit, IEC delivered cross cultural competence training and various internationalisation workshops. Such training and workshops aim to help staff learn about and engage with different cultural perspectives, and explore a number of areas of potential cross-cultural difference, such as communication, approach to learning, concept of time, approach to relationship and task solving, and status and hierarchy. Staff have responded positively. One member of staff commented,
“I am more aware of the increasingly internationalized working environment in Bangor, and appreciate more the challenges facing international students.”
New staff appointments in the IEC in 2011-12 • Noor Al-Zubaidi, International Officer • Sukhjinder Bhatti, International Officer • Julie Peters, International Admissions Officer • Emyr Humphreys, Senior Clerical Officer • Ekaterina Videnskaya, Administrative Assistant (Maternity cover) • Mandy Cutler, Marketing Office • Lowri Jones, Erasmus and Exchange Office IEC staff promotion • Manman Jones, Senior Admissions Officer • Kerry Roberts, Administrative Assistant • Lisa Buckley, Office Assistant
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Staff at the International Education Centre
Mandy Cutler International Marketing Assistant
Lisa Paxman International Marketing Officer
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Manuela Vittori International Student Support Officer
Andrew Griffith International Exchanges Officer
Lowri Jones International Exchanges Assistant
Kate Linck International Student Support Officer
Alan Edwards Head of International Student Support
Sarah Jones-Morris International Officer
Sukhjinder Bhatti International Officer
Lisa Jones International Admissions Officer Julie Peters International Admissions Officer Kerry Roberts Administrative Assistant
Maggie Parke International Officer
Noor Al-Zubaidi International Officer
Manman Jones Senior International Admissions Officer Josie Jennings International AdmissionsOfficer Emyr Humphreys Senior Clerical Officer
Lisa Buckley Admissions Office Assistant
Gwawr Williams International Officer
Bing Li International Officer
Angharad Thomas Head of International Recruitment & Admissions
Claire Billing Acting PA to the Director of International Development
Dr Xinyu Wu Director of International Development
Claire Billing Office Assistant
Partnership Development & Management Officer
Caroline Pearson
Margaret Shooman Course Tutor (0.5) David Brown Materials Design
Rachel Davey Pre-sessional Course Leader Dr David Keeble Curriculum Design Debbie Garlick Academic Coordinator
Claire Quinn Course Tutor (0.8)
Dave Andrews Director of ELCOS
Elaine Pritchard Office Manager
Iwan Roberts Head of Partnership Development & Management
Tony Sun Project Manager
Emyr Glyn Administrator (0.4)
Sheila Brook Administrator (0.6)
Nick Parker Director of IELTS
Tina Cheng Project Manager
Luna Wu Beijing Office Director
International Education Centre Bangor University Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK T: +44 (0) 1248 382028 E: international@bangor.ac.uk