Global Strategy and Internationalisation at UQ by The University of Queensland

GLOBAL STRATEGY AND INTERNATIONALISATION

AT UQ

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International) 1

DISCOVERY

Discovery at UQ

Strategic directions at UQ

Global research

Partner Engagement Framework

Research training

Global strategy achievements

Joint laboratories

Consortia

Global research networks

USA strategy

Comprehensive internationalisation

ENGAGEMENT

Reward and recognition

Engagement at UQ

Global leaders

International alumni

Profile: UniQuest in Africa

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LEARNING

Global outreach

Learning at UQ

Profile: Confucius Institute

Internationalising the curriculum

Student mobility

Index

Scholarships and grants

International profile

Joint degrees

Profile: ICTE-UQ

MESSAGE

from the Vice-Chancellor and President, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International)

This document communicates and celebrates a comprehensive approach to internationalisation at The University of Queensland (UQ). UQ’s global reputation for excellence is built on the integration of our strengths in learning, research and engagement with local, national and international communities. The same comprehensiveness must underpin our global strategy, optimising UQ’s contributions to international higher education that is characterised by everdeepening globalisation. More than ever, we must emphasise the distinction of being in the top 100 of all three major worldwide university rankings, and position ourselves as a leading global institution. This is essential for us to continue attracting, supporting, rewarding and retaining high-quality students, staff and collaborators. Globalisation intensifies competition, but more importantly it increases opportunities for collaboration and cooperation. The key to any successful global strategy is the forging of strategic partnerships with people and organisations across industry, government, sponsorship, philanthropy, alumni, higher education and research. By comprehensively internationalising

Professor Peter Høj, Vice-Chancellor and President

Dr Anna Ciccarelli, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International)

our campuses, student experiences, and formal and informal curricula, we seek to engender intercultural and global perspectives into UQ’s learning, research and service cultures.

Our commitment to students does not end at graduation, as we continue to prioritise our ongoing relationship with our alumni, who live and work in more than 160 countries.

For our students, this includes offering programs and co-curricular choices that enhance opportunities to realise the UQ Advantage, a truly internationalised curriculum for all, and inclusive access to diverse, relevant mobility experiences, to shape future global leaders.

We celebrate exceptional endeavours in internationalisation through various awards for staff, students and alumni. Their commitment fosters a culture of excellence in internationalisation throughout UQ, and their endeavours will maximise UQ’s positive global impact.

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AT UQ The University’s strategic objectives are defined around the key themes of learning, discovery and engagement. UQ’s global strategy is embedded in the UQ Strategic Planning Framework and is integral to achieving our mission and strategic directions within these themes. It is an intentional, evidencebased strategy that guides action and decision-making at all levels of the University, ensuring the greatest impact for both UQ and the diverse international communities in which we work.

STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK

GLOBAL STRATEGY

GLOBAL STRATEGY FRAMEWORK

We approach our international engagement in the spirit of shared purpose and reciprocal benefit. As a cornerstone of the global strategy, we have identified priority regions and countries in which our work will have the most positive impact, best complement our strategic directions in learning and discovery, and where we will focus our engagement to 2017. The University seeks to work with the best in the world, wherever they may be, and also maintains a long-standing commitment to contributing to “whole of system” quality in developing nations. Our country engagement strategies are mindful of both our strategic direction and unique local priorities. The entire UQ community is enriched by our relationships with international partners. These partners are universities, governments and institutions that share our commitment to addressing issues of global importance and preparing future leaders by giving them access to exceptional education and support. All these relationships are valuable but unique, with each developed based on our partners’ priorities and our own.

Learning

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Global strategy and internationalisation Equity and diversity

STRATEGIC PLAN 2013-2017 Learning Discovery Engagement Internationalisation Plan 2013-2017 UQ Global Strategy 2013-2017 Region/country priority framework Advanced science & technology economies Developing countries

Region and country strategies UQ’s strategies & priorities Matching capabilities & priorities Achievements to date

Country’s own priorities Economy/development Education/research

National & state priorities National development priorities

Partner collaboration index Highly engaged partners Specialised partnerships New & developing relationships

As part of the global strategy planning process, priority countries and regions have been identified and grouped based on economic development; OECD and UN development indices; and UQ, state and national priorities. The categorisations are as follows:

PRIORITY COUNTRIES & REGIONS Advanced science & technology economies Canada France Germany Italy Japan Singapore South Korea United Kingdom United States

National & State priorities

China India

Developing countries & regions

Brazil Chile Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Malaysia Russia Sub-Saharan Africa

National development priorities Indonesia The Pacific Vietnam

THE UQ ADVANTAGE The UQ Advantage is the rich and cohesive set of opportunities that we offer our students, staff and alumni.

PARTNER ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK As part of an outcomes, evidence-based approach to international collaboration, UQ has developed a Partner Engagement Framework (PEF), which evaluates our relationship and level of engagement with more than 200 global partners in identified priority regions and countries. The framework, accessible through a dashboard interface, measures international collaboration across 13 indicators of learning, research and staff. This allows us to identify areas of strength, potential future engagement and where further development is required to maximise the mutual benefit of these partnerships.

Based on this data collection, UQ’s most highly engaged partners across priority country/region categories include:

Developing countries and regions and national development priorities Top 10 University of Chile University of Indonesia

Global Top 10 University of California (all campuses) Chinese Academy of Sciences National University of Singapore University of British Columbia University of Nottingham University of Auckland University of Edinburgh Imperial College London University of Toronto University of Washington

Mahidol University (Thailand) University of the South Pacific Universiti Putra Malaysia University of Sao Paulo Universiti Sains Malaysia Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia)

See uq.edu.au/international/globallinkages for more information.

PEF INDICATORS LEARNING Student Exchange

Joint Publications (Volume)

Inbound Study Abroad

Joint Publications (Quality)

Alumni of the Partner Commencing in UQ Coursework Programs

Joint Publications (Breadth)

Spread of the Partner’s Alumni Across UQ Coursework Programs UQ Sponsorship of Partner’s Alumni Enrolled in UQ Coursework Programs Alumni of the Partner Commencing in UQ Research Programs UQ Sponsorship of Partner’s Alumni Enrolled in UQ Research Programs Joint Research Programs (Cotutelle and International Collaborative Mode)

RESEARCH

Joint Funded Research Projects

STAFF Alumni of the Partner Employed in Academic Positions at UQ

GLOBAL STRATEGY ACHIEVEMENTS Since the inaugural edition of this publication in 2011, a number of significant milestones have been achieved to further strengthen our global strategy. The Executive Missions Program has provided an effective platform by which the University has successfully raised its profile with prominent partners, stakeholders and alumni. Missions to Indonesia, Latin America, Europe, Japan, Vietnam, India, China and Hong Kong have highlighted UQ’s research strengths and helped to identify opportunities for research collaboration. They have strengthened UQ’s existing relationships with key partners and supported new initiatives identified by the University’s faculties and institutes and the wider UQ community.

The establishment phase of the University’s USA strategy was successfully executed with the opening of an office in Washington DC and the launch of The University of Queensland in America Foundation, which received more than $10 million in its first year. The second phase of the strategy has commenced with the establishment of a USA Steering Group, which operates under the Global Strategy Subcommittee of the University’s Senior Management Committee.

Other recent global strategy achievements include:

In 2011 and 2012, UniQuest’s International Development Division engaged more than 400 short-course participants from 50 developing countries through AusAIDfunded training programs, achieving transformational outcomes for the participants’ local communities across Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

– Activity in Indonesia, particularly with Universitas Indonesia, the Eijkman Institute of Molecular Biology and Bogor Agricultural University, has led to renewed agreements for the joint delivery of a Masters of Computer Science, and for the exchange of students with Universitas Gadjah Mada.

– In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UQ has engaged with Dow and Sadara to plan a suite of engineering programs, such as the Sadara-UQ Engineering Advantage Program for future leaders in this industry. – In Latin America, UQ has deepened its existing relationships in Chile and Brazil, especially under the new “Science without Borders Scholarship Scheme” in Brazil.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) Dr Anna Ciccarelli (third from left) finalised a new partnership between UQ and the National Copper Corporation of Chile (CODELCO) during a recent Executive Mission to Chile and Brazil

CONSORTIA UQ’s global focus and commitment to addressing global issues are evident in our strategic academic networks.

GROUP OF EIGHT UNIVERSITAS 21

UQ is founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a leading group of Australian universities that collectively enrols one-third of all university students and conducts 70 per cent of all university research in Australia. Through our Go8 membership, UQ has international agreements with: – China 9 (C9) research universities C9 includes some of China’s leading research-intensive universities, which have been selected by the Chinese Government to receive intensive funding for investment in world-class research infrastructure and staff. C9 universities are the first choice for the very best Chinese school leavers. – European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) EMBL is Europe’s life sciences research flagship and the highest performing research institution (based on analysis of citation data) outside the United States. The Go8 and EMBL collaborate on the joint award of PhD qualifications in molecular biology. – Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) The Go8 and CRUCH are committed to cooperating and collaborating in a number of areas including research commercialisation, technology transfer and qualifications recognition.

UQ is one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21 (U21), a select international network of comprehensive, research-intensive universities committed to world-best quality and practice. The network’s purpose is to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between the member universities and to create opportunities for them on a scale that would otherwise not be possible in areas of student mobility, graduate education, early career research development, international research collaboration frameworks, research integrity, and teaching and learning. In 2012, U21 led and engaged in a suite of initiatives underpinned by its principles of fostering global citizenship and innovation through research-inspired teaching and learning. Some of the UQ-connected highlights for the year included: – 321 students (139 outgoing UQ students and 182 incoming U21 students) participated in a university semester exchange. – 10 UQ students participated in three U21 student mobility events in Mexico, Japan and Guatemala to discuss global environmental, social and economic challenges. – 12 UQ students enrolled in U21’s “Global Issues Program”. – A UQ staff member was seconded by the U21 Secretariat to contribute towards U21’s goal of greater student mobility across the network through innovative approaches and quality short-term programs. – Two early-career researchers from UQ built their professional global

UQ students who recently travelled overseas to take part in U21 events network at a conference on ecological urban design at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. – Two joint PhDs in sports exercise science and mining engineering were established with U21 partners: the University of Birmingham and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Additional proposals are being considered. – A U21 Health Science Clinical Placement Program is being developed and is anticipated to open in January 2013 for clinical placements for students in 2014. – UQ staff engaged in peer networks and think tanks on teaching and learning, graduate education, student mobility, early career research development, international research collaboration frameworks, research integrity and international benchmarking. – A UQ staff member was also integral in developing a new U21 Health Science Group, “International Managers Group (IMG)”, to develop and support research and student mobility initiatives related to the discipline.

USA STRATEGY The University is advancing its research, alumni and education engagement activities in the United States via a formal strategy to expand highly valued linkages and partnerships. As part of this strategy, UQ is committed to forging strong, long-standing alliances with government, institutions and alumni throughout the US. In 2012, UQ opened an office in Washington DC. This office has been operational since June 2011 and was officially launched in June 2012. A charitable foundation known as The University of Queensland in America Foundation has also been established to encourage sustained philanthropic support from alumni and friends in the US. The inaugural Foundation Chair is the President, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, Dr Andrew Liveris. Both the foundation and our Washington DC office represent UQ’s commitment to engagement in the US and our strategic objectives of: – furthering research collaboration outcomes – facilitating strategic education partnerships

(From left) Jen Nielsen, US Associate Director (Education); Andrew Everett, Director UQ International; Clare Pullar Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Advancement); Dr Anna Ciccarelli Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International); Karen Van Sacker, Director, Principal Gifts; and Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna, US Director (Advancement)

– facilitating philanthropic investment – increasing university staff and student mobility with UQ’s North American partner institutions and organisations.

Dr Andrew Liveris, inaugural Foundation Chair of The University of Queensland in America Foundation, and President, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company

COMPREHENSIVE INTERNATIONALISATION UQ’s comprehensive internationalisation strategy promotes a University-wide approach to the development and integration of international, intercultural and global perspectives in institutional policies, programs and initiatives.

The framework on the right illustrates UQ’s approach to comprehensive internationalisation, which has been adapted from a framework developed by the Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement (CIGE) in the US.

Articulated strategic commitment

Administrative structure and staffing

Integrated policies and practices

Formal and informal curriculum outcomes and experiences

Collaboration and partnerships Alumni and community

COMPREHENSIVE INTERNATIONALISATION

Adapted from the following source: Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement (CIGE) 2012, Mapping internationalization on U.S. campuses: 2012 edition. American Council on Education, Washington DC.

IoC: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Assessment of student learning

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The internationalisation of the curriculum (IoC) is an important component of our internationalisation strategy that enables our students to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and habits of global-minded citizens. It is underpinned by two key frameworks developed by Dr Betty Leask, University of South Australia, and Dr Wendy Green, UQ Teaching and Educational Development Institute (TEDI).

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This approach is best defined by John Hudzik (2011) as “a commitment, confirmed through action, to infuse international and comparative perspectives throughout the teaching, research and service missions of higher education”.

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INTERNATIONALISATION OF THE CURRICULUM AT UQ AIM

APPROACH

OUTCOMES

UQ provides all students with a broad, internationally relevant education that prepares them to thrive in diverse and global communities. UQ provides a learning environment characterised by:

UQ adopts a comprehensive approach to internationalisation of the curriculum which occurs through opportunity and choice in the formal and informal curriculum.

UQ’s internationalised curriculum approach strives to educate graduates of the highest calibre.

OPPORTUNITY AND CHOICE

Internationalisation of the formal curriculum is embedded and relevant to core disciplinary content. It addresses the needs of all UQ students: – globalised content – cross-cultural perspectives on disciplinary knowledge – pedagogy for teaching linguistic and culturally diverse classes – opportunities for international and intercultural experiences.

The UQ Advantage delivers learning experiences distinguished by opportunity and choice: opportunity to gain international experiences and develop global and inclusive perspectives, and choice among flexible pathways toward highly valued academic qualifications.

INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES Students engage with diversity and develop intercultural understandings and communication skills.

GLOBAL ORIENTATION Research-led curricula are informed by international perspectives of the discipline.

EDUCATING LEADERS Leadership development in the context of future societal, environmental, economic and global challenges is expressed through the Graduate Attributes and Student Charter.

THE FORMAL CURRICULUM

Beyond the core degree programs, enrichment and specialist programs can further strengthen the internationalised experience within the formal curriculum.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS UQ graduates will have a critical knowledge and disciplinary competence relevant to local and global contexts and on issues of professional, political, environmental and social significance.

COMMUNICATION UQ graduates will be able to demonstrate intercultural communicative competencies within diverse settings.

ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING UQ graduates will be responsible, global citizens and they will be able and willing to engage with issues of equity and social justice and sustainability.

These programs include: – concurrent diplomas in Language, Music and Global Issues – a degree in International Studies.

THE INFORMAL CURRICULUM The UQ Advantage Award program promotes co-curricular participation through leadership and student mobility experiences such as service learning, internships, exchange and volunteering across three core categories: – global and cultural engagement – research and entrepreneurship – social responsibility and leadership. The UQ Career Advantage PhD Program provides innovative curricula in the areas of: – higher education practice and leadership – research innovation, translation and commercialisation – global collaborations.

Internationalisation at UQ is also embedded within our discovery and engagement themes. For example, our research institutes and faculties bring together the best minds from around the world to tackle issues of

global significance. These collaborations strengthen our connections to the global market place and facilitate cross-border and cross-sector relationships and productivity. Our international engagement is a two-

way exchange, allowing strategically aligned faculty and student exchanges, faculty-to-faculty research partnerships, and formal or informal cooperation agreements to transcend borders and flourish.

REWARD AND RECOGNITION The proactive and committed work of the University’s staff, students, community and partners is instrumental in transforming our global strategy and internationalisation goals into practice. Recognition of leadership and innovation in this field is celebrated University-wide.

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS FOR INTERNATIONALISATION The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Internationalisation recognise individuals and organisational units that have shown leadership in areas that further UQ’s internationalisation. The awards recognise outstanding achievements in teaching and learning and the promotion of overseas mobility for both staff and students. In 2011, these awards received the highest number of nominations to date.

Organisational Award Ochsner Clinical School, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences for “Internationalising teaching and learning and encouraging and promoting overseas staff and student mobility”.

In 2008, UQ’s School of Medicine partnered with the Ochsner Health System in New Orleans to form the Ochsner Clinical School Partnership. This partnership is led by Professor David Wilkinson, Dean of Medicine and Head, School of Medicine, and Professor William Pinsky, Head of Ochsner Clinical School and Chief Academic Officer, Ochsner Health System. Through this partnership, American students enrol in UQ’s medical degree and complete the first two years in Australia and the final two years in New Orleans. The first cohort of these students will graduate at the end of 2012. The partnership also gives “traditional”

UQ medical students the opportunity to complete clinical rotations in the US. Since 2009, more than 270 UQ medical students have travelled to New Orleans to complete these rotations in years three and four, giving them valuable exposure to the US health system.

Staff Awards Professor David Carter, School of English, Media Studies and Art History for “Internationalisation of teaching and learning”. As a Visiting Lecturer and Guest Professor, Professor Carter has taught Australian Studies and delivered seminars to both undergraduates and graduates at many Chinese universities

Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Internationalisation 2011 winners (from left): for the Organisational Award Professor David Wilkinson; and Staff Award winners Professor David Carter (with Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) Dr Anna Ciccarelli) and Brendon Lutwyche

over the past decade. He has had a major impact in lifting the profile of UQ’s Arts programs in both China and Taiwan, with UQ now recognised in China as a major centre for Australian studies teaching and research.

Student Awards

Professor Carter’s work in China has also resulted in a significant number of Chinese scholars coming to UQ.

Dr Rahim completed a masters by coursework in occupational therapy contemporary practice at UQ in the early 2000s. He went back to Malaysia before returning to UQ in 2007 to undertake his PhD.

Brendon Lutwyche, Faculty Manager of International Development from the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology for “Encouraging and promoting overseas student mobility, internationalisation of teaching and learning and encouraging and promoting overseas staff mobility”. Mr Lutwyche has been a contributor in developing new international opportunities for students, ensuring both inbound and outbound students are provided with the best possible support for their study programs. He has supported the development of the first Australian double degree in engineering through an arrangement with the prestigious Écoles Centrales, which has five campuses throughout France. Mr Lutwyche has also played a major role in facilitating academic staff engagement with the faculty’s global activities.

Partner Awards

Dr Mohd Zul Rahim, of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences for “Internationalisation program/ activity characteristics and community engagement”.

As part of his PhD studies, Dr Rahim gathered more than 1000 responses from regular and special needs teachers in Kelantan, Malaysia via a written survey. His vision is to improve the quality of education and the delivery of therapy services to children and adolescents in Malaysia who have learning and other disabilities. Aside from his PhD studies, Dr Rahim took on significant leadership responsibilities as Chair of the Malaysian Student Flood Relief Centre both during and after the January 2011 floods in Brisbane.

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD

Professor Kin-Man Ho was the recipient of UQ’s International Alumnus of the Year award for 2012. Established in 2002, this award recognises the outstanding

Eric K Federing, creator of the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program for “Encouraging and promoting overseas student mobility and internationalisation of teaching and learning”. Mr Federing is the creator of the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program, a unique program that gives a small group of Australian university students the opportunity to undertake a nine-week internship in the United States Congress. Since its inception in 1999, the program has sent 130 students to Capitol Hill, where they have been involved in activities such as administrative functions, constituent liaison, legislative support, and meetings with prominent senators and other members. Personalised experiences and recognition as young professionals are among the hallmarks of this exchange.

personal and professional achievements of the international alumni community. As Founder and Technical Director of Kingsford Environmental (Hong Kong), Professor Ho is a pioneer of the environmental engineering and wastewater management sector in South-East Asia and beyond. Professor Ho completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering at UQ in 1994. As a professional, he leads by applying commercialised ideas rooted in the world of academia to make a difference to the lives of millions. He has given back to the University through outstanding philanthropic support to further contribute to UQ’s goal of solving major global issues. In 2011, Professor Ho was appointed Adjunct Professor in UQ’s Advanced Water Management Centre. In 2012, he continued his philanthropic support by funding a PhD scholarship supporting new research and discovery in wastewater management.

VICE CHANCELLOR’S ALUMNI EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD Dr Johann Koss was the recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Equity and Diversity Award for 2011. This award honours UQ alumni who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and made significant contributions to meeting contemporary challenges within society. Dr Koss is the President and CEO of Right to Play, an international nongovernment organisation (NGO) dedicated to improving the lives of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Through games and sports, Right to Play helps create social change in communities affected by war, poverty and disease. Its programs are also used to educate and mobilise communities around national health and disease prevention priorities, including HIV and AIDS, malaria and immunisation.

International Alumnus of the Year Award winner 2012 Professor Kin-Man Ho

Before completing his medical degree at UQ, Dr Koss was an acclaimed speed skater, winning one silver and four gold Olympic medals for Norway.

GLOBAL LEADERS UQ’s focus on preparing its students to become future leaders and responsible global citizens has seen many outstanding alumni who have contributed to solving global challenges.

Dr Nat Yuen International Alumnus of the Year 2010 Dr Nat Yuen received his medical degree from UQ in 1965 and began a private practice in Hong Kong in 1975, which is still in operation today. Dr Yuen has served on numerous medical boards, professional committees and councils in Hong Kong, including as Vice-President and President of the Hong Kong Medical Association, and other roles with the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. In 1995, UQ awarded Dr Yuen an Honorary Doctor of Medicine, and in 2010 recognised him as UQ International Alumnus of the Year for his contribution towards internationalising the University. Dr Yuen also donated The Nat Yuen Collection of Chinese Antiquities to UQ, which spans more than 5000 years of Chinese culture and is valued at more than $1.5 million.

Shandana Durrani recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Equity and Diversity Award 2010 UNICEF Pakistan Communications Officer and UQ Master of Development Practice alumna Ms Shandana Aurangzeb Durrani was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Equity and Diversity Award in 2010 for contributions in the areas of social justice and gender relations. Denied her right to higher education and forced into marriage at a very young age, Ms Durrani vowed to change things for other women and children of Pakistan. With no financial or moral support from her family, she completed a Masters degree in Business Administration at the University of Peshawar, worked in positions throughout the social justice sector, and was awarded AusAID, Fulbright, and Chevening scholarships, which allowed her to study at UQ. Ms Durrani’s work for UNICEF has continually shed light on the plights of her country’s most vulnerable residents. She also offers support to women and young girls in Pakistan who are victims of sexual abuse and assault.

Thi Ngoc Diep Nguyen International Alumnus of the Year 2009

Path Heang International Alumnus of the Year 2008

International Alumnus of the Year in 2009 was Thi Ngoc Diep Nguyen, who graduated with a Master of Social Planning and Development (Professional) from UQ in 2002.

Path Heang completed his Master of International Studies (Peace and Conflict Resolution) in 2004. In 2008, he was named UQ International Alumnus of the Year for his contribution to development, poverty reduction and peacebuilding in his home country, Cambodia.

After completing her undergraduate studies in Ho Chi Minh City, she studied at UQ with a full scholarship funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies Foundation and administered by UQ and the Vietnam National University. Since graduating from UQ, Ms Nguyen has worked as a social support consultant in Vietnam on key water infrastructure projects.

At the age of six, Path was taken from his parents and forced into a Khmer Rouge labour camp and then survived decades of armed conflict. From these beginnings, he triumphed over adversity to win a Rotary World Peace Fellowship to study at UQ’s Rotary Centre for International Studies. Since graduating, Path has returned to Cambodia where he has enjoyed working for three leading development organisations: The World Bank, The United Nations Development Program and the Cambodian Development Research Institute.

LEARNING

LEARNING AT UQ UQ aims to achieve the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of learning and teaching, and to secure its position as a genuinely world-class higher education institution that is the destination of choice for the very best domestic and international students. As a higher education institution, we are distinguished by our focus on preparing students to take up leadership roles in an increasingly globalised workforce. As part of this, the internationalisation of our curriculum has been a key focus for the University. Collaborations with leading national and international scholars in this field (Professor John Hudzik, Michigan State University and Associate Professor Betty Leask, University of South Australia) have provided leadership and strong intellectual direction in this area. Professor Hudzik provided a keynote address at UQ’s Teaching and Learning

Week in 2012, and UQ participated in Dr Leask’s Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) National Teaching Fellowship, Internationalisation of the curriculum in action. Another key focus for the University has been ensuring the retention and success of our increasingly diverse student body. In 2011, UQ undertook a full review of its English language policy and service provision for domestic and international students in both coursework and research degree programs. This led to the implementation of a number of measures to strengthen our existing high-quality programs, and to ensure high entry requirements and inclusive post-enrolment support provisions. A number of sessions were offered to raise awareness and understanding of English Language Proficiency (ELP) in teaching and learning, including the ELP Symposium at Teaching

and Learning Week and sessions at the Australian International Education Conference (AIEC). In 2012, the Office of Undergraduate Education launched the UQ Advantage Award Program, which combines participation in a broad range of co-curricular activities with a unique symposium series that aims to maximise undergraduate students’ experiences and extend their knowledge and understanding of topics relating to the three core categories: Global and Cultural Engagement, Research and Entrepreneurship, and Social Responsibility and Leadership. Students who successfully complete the program receive a statement of attainment upon graduation that formally recognises the enhanced nature of their student experience and transferable skill set.

UQ ADVANTAGE AWARD PROGRAM

UQ undergraduate students who have participated in co-curricular activities

INTERNATIONALISING THE CURRICULUM UQ provides all students with a broad, internationally relevant education that prepares them to thrive in diverse and global communities. UQ provides a learning environment characterised by: Opportunity and choice: the UQ Advantage delivers learning experiences distinguished by opportunity and choice: opportunity to gain international experiences and develop global and inclusive perspectives, and choice among flexible pathways toward highly valued academic qualifications. Intercultural competencies: students engage with diversity and develop intercultural understandings and communication skills.

Global orientation: research-led curricula are informed by international perspectives of the discipline. Educating leaders: leadership development in the context of future societal, environmental, economic and global challenges is expressed through the Graduate Attributes and Student Charter. At the same time, we are enabling and supporting academics in all disciplines to internationalise their own curricula in order to prepare their students to live and work effectively in a global environment. UQ recently participated in Dr Betty Leask’s multi-disciplinary, multi-

institutional project, Internationalisation of the curriculum in action. This project facilitated the development of a framework for academic staff seeking to internationalise the curriculum within their own disciplinary and institutional context. UQ’s contribution to this project was led by Dr Wendy Green from the UQ Teaching and Educational Development Institute (TEDI) and involved three disciplinary teams: Nursing and Midwifery, led by Dr Vicky Kain; Journalism, PR and Communications, led by Dr Rhonda Breit; and Social Science, led by Dr Trisch Short.

UQ NURSING AND MIDWIFERY ACHIEVES A GLOBAL FIRST The UQ School of Nursing and Midwifery is the first School of Nursing and Midwifery outside Canada to receive international accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) for its Bachelor of Nursing program.

accreditation from CASN is quite an achievement for UQ and its School of Nursing and Midwifery.

“The School is incredibly pleased and honoured to receive this international first,” Professor Turner said.

The successful accreditation will enable UQ Nursing graduates looking to live and work internationally to seek registration as nurses in Canada. Previously, the process for UQ-educated nurses seeking registration in Canada was not simple due to the discrepancies in accreditation of nurse training and education programs between the two countries. A mutual recognition agreement between CASN and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in the US means that UQeducated nurses who become registered in Canada will also be eligible to seek registration within the US. According to the Head of School, Professor Catherine Turner, the

2011 Midwifery/Nursing graduate group (from left): Sarah Ketley, Connie Brown, Samantha Zurvas and Melissa Juttner 15

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UQ STUDENT SETS SIGHTS ON A GLOBAL CAREER Bachelor of International Studies student Weiyi Tan (pictured) said UQ was preparing her well for a career in humanitarian relief and post-conflict reconstruction. Studying a double major in Peace and Conflict Studies and Bahasa Indonesia, the former Ngee Ann Polytechnic student from Singpore said her studies at UQ had “exponentially increased” her interest in global issues. “Having an understanding and being able to interpret global issues in context is crucial in this era of globalisation,” she said. “I have developed a keen curiosity and a nuanced understanding regarding the causes of global issues, which is a good foundation for any NGO or volunteer work I hope to take up in the future.” Part of the Bachelor of International Studies is a compulsory exchange semester abroad, and Ms Tan plans on spending hers in Indonesia. She said the compulsory semester abroad would “further encourage students like myself to broaden our world views”.

STUDENT MOBILITY Globalisation has driven a need to graduate flexible, broad-thinking, culturally aware individuals and, in turn, reflects a growing demand among students for experiences beyond their own borders. UQ offers its students the opportunity to gain international experiences via an array of exchanges and internships. Through internships, many UQ students have assisted communities around the world while also benefiting from unique overseas experiences. With exchange partners in 39 countries including the Universitas 21 network, UQ aims to have a quarter of its undergraduate students study overseas during their degrees. The Office of Undergraduate Education provides opportunities for students to travel overseas during their UQ program through: – UQ Advantage Grants: Funding assistance for international opportunities such as short-term programs, conference participation, internships and volunteering activities. In 2011, grants were awarded to more than 200 students to participate in a variety of short-term experiences overseas. – UQ Abroad: UQ’s student exchange program allows students to study in an overseas partner institution and earn credit towards their degree. In 2011, UQ students attended 120 partner institutions in 29 countries, with universities in the US, the UK and Canada being the most popular destinations.

Some individual faculties also provide funding for students to participate in international student exchanges. For example, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) offers 10 overseas study assistance scholarships each year, valued at $2500 each. Number of students undertaking an outbound exchange program 2008-2012 615

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Medical student international placements funding for students to participate in international student exchanges. For example, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) offers ten overseas study assistance scholarships each year, valued at $2500 each. 80%

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AN INTERNSHIP IN FRANCE Swapping her family home in Wishart for a Parisian apartment was a dream come true for Juliette Maeji (pictured).

functions of government and how business works in a French speaking environment”.

The UQ Arts/Law student began a coveted nine-week internship with Austrade in Paris in July 2012, where she undertook market research for key industry sectors and provided assistance to Australian clients on how to develop and execute market entry strategies into France.

To assist with her travel costs, Ms Maeji received a UQ Advantage Grant.

Ms Maeji said the internship would provide “valuable insight into the

Acting Director of the UQ Office of Undergraduate Education, Dr Jessica Gallagher, said UQ was committed to supporting students to access international internships and other opportunities that would enhance their student experiences and career prospects.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS UQ is committed to enabling all students, regardless of background or financial circumstance, to realise their full potential. The University offers a wide range of scholarships to help students fund their tertiary education, which is made possible with the generous support of our donors, external agencies and industry providers. There are a number of scholarships available for international students who wish to undertake postgraduate study at UQ. These scholarships aim to attract high-calibre international students and ensure student diversity across the University. They can assist students with tuition fees and living costs, enabling them to focus on their research and achieve their best results. Research higher degree students enrolled full-time at UQ can apply for a Graduate School International Travel Award (GSITA) to help fund overseas travel for purposes such as accessing research material or facilities that are unavailable in Australia, and working in a research environment with resources not currently available to the candidate.

In addition to UQ scholarships, there are also a number of Australian and foreign government scholarships available to support international students who wish to study at UQ. In 2012, AusAID was the largest third-party sponsor of international students at UQ, sponsoring more than 500 students from 57 developing countries. Research student sponsorships

After returning to Italy for threeand-a-half years, Ms Ercoli decided to increase her employability with postgraduate qualifications and Australia was her ideal destination. “I wanted a university that would match my goals and personality,” she said.

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88% $117,778 On average, 88% of international research students receive some form of UQ or third-party tuition fee support.

DREAM OF AUSTRALIAN STUDY, JOB FULFILLED Italian student Federica Ercoli (pictured) first visited Australia after she graduated from Bocconi University in Milan in 2004. She had successfully applied for an internship with the Italian embassy in the nation’s capital, Canberra, working with the commercial attaché.

Major external sponsors of UQ international students

“After reading countless reviews and information I decided that UQ was the choice for me. “The University is not only one of the best universities in Australia but in the world and has strong networks with industry in Australia and internationally.” Ms Ercoli was awarded a full-tuition scholarship from the BEL faculty to enrol in a Master of Business at UQ. After only a few months of studying, she landed a great job with a local export company that was looking for ways to build the business.

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JOINT DEGREES UQ is committed to providing its students with opportunities for international, intercultural and interdisciplinary learning.

The University has developed several targeted internationalisation initiatives, such as the Bachelor of International Studies and Diploma in Global Issues, to broaden our students’ knowledge of cultural and world issues and to prepare them for a career in a global workforce. UQ also offers students an opportunity to complete joint degrees with partner institutions.

For example, an agreement between UQ and the Écoles Centrales in France gives engineering students from both countries an opportunity to participate in a unique double degree program. Studying in both Australia and France, graduates of the Écoles Centrales Program are awarded a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering from UQ as well as a Diplôme d’Ingénieur from the French institution, equipping them with the

qualifications, skills and experience to work anywhere in the world. UQ’s TC Beirne School of Law, in cooperation with the Washington University (WU) School in St Louis, Missouri, offers its students an ability to complete the final four electives of their UQ law degree at WU while also studying for a US Master of Laws (LLM). WU students can also combine their Juris Doctor (JD) degree with an LLM at UQ.

FIRST LIVING AWAY FROM HOME EXPERIENCE ... IN FRANCE Sam Marcel (pictured) studied at Écoles Centrales Paris (ECP) between September 2007 and June 2009 and was one of the first Australians to take part in the program. “My time at ECP was my first experience of living away from home,” he said. “The social environment at the student accommodation was very lively and there were always lots of fun activities going on.” Engineering work experience is a compulsory part of the curriculum at ECP, so between July and August 2008, Mr Marcel did some work experience as a fitter and turner at a shipyard in Germany.

“This was a really great experience as I wish to develop a career in the Merchant Navy,” he said. As well as gaining valuable skills and experience, the program gave Mr Marcel an opportunity to explore the many different regions of France, including the French Alps, Rocamadour, le Mont StMichel and Chartres. He said his favourite part of the experience was “the French people”. “I felt very much at home there and I would love to go back someday,” he said.

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INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING & TESOL EDUCATION (ICTE-UQ) In 2011, ICTE-UQ delivered TESOL and Continuing Education training to more than 6650 students and program participants from over 70 countries, and administered 12,200 IELTS tests. ICTE-UQ provides extensive English language pathway and concurrent support training for UQ undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree students.

Engagement Map – ICTE-UQ Partner Countries in 2011

In addition, ICTE-UQ delivers English language and continuing education programs both in Australia and offshore to support the internationalisation goals of higher education partners and government authorities in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and to help guide the career aspirations of international student graduates in Australia. International participants completing these programs gain academic advancement and career enhancement benefits. ICTE-UQ has expanded its offshore training initiatives to include intensive English language and professional development training programs for new partner universities in France, Spain and Vietnam and continues to build on a fouryear offshore training partnership with Khon Kaen University in Thailand.

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More than 135 academic and professional staff from a broad range of disciplines have participated in the twoweek Content & Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) programs, which allowed them to explore and develop new skills, techniques and practical tools to deliver lecture and tutorial content in English.

Programs are delivered at UQ St Lucia and UQ Gatton in collaboration with UQ academics, post-doctoral fellows and current PhD candidates and include research project design, proposal writing, literature review, methodology, and proposal presentation workshops across a broad range of disciplines.

Programs are customised to meet the needs of each program partner and work to support the broader internationalisation goals of the institute, ICTE-UQ and UQ.

Within Australia, ICTE-UQ has been assisting international student graduates to bridge the gap between study and employment through the Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA).

ICTE-UQ has also delivered on-campus CLIL training and introductory programs for partners from Ecuador, Indonesia, Russia and Thailand. In Indonesia, ICTE-UQ, in collaboration with the Graduate School, has been working to develop the capacity of university faculty staff through English language and research skills training.

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The SMIPA is a Department of Immigration & Citizenship job-readiness program initiative introduced to give international accounting graduates a career “kick start” in Australia. ICTE-UQ has been an approved SMIPA provider since 2009 and has mentored more than 140 international student

graduates from universities throughout Australia, including UQ, towards successful employment in Australia. In late 2011, ICTE-UQ was named as Queensland’s and Australia’s leading education and training exporter and won two prestigious awards – the Premier of Queensland’s Export Award and the national Australian Export Award for Education and Training. In 2012, ICTE-UQ Director Ms Christine Bundesen was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM General Division) for “service to international tertiary education through leadership roles in the field of English Language Teaching, to the development of quality assurance standards, and to professional organisations”. Ms Bundesen has more than 30 years’ experience as an educator, executive manager and advocate for international education in Australia.

DISCOVERY

DISCOVERYAT UQ UQ is a pacesetter in discovery and translational research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, ranging from bioscience and nanotechnology to mining, engineering, social science and humanities. In the inaugural Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment, UQ was rated above world standard in more broad fields of research than any other Australian university. In addition, more researchers at UQ are working in research fields that ERA has assessed as above world standard than at any other Australian university. These outcomes show the quality of UQ staff and research students and validate the vision of philanthropists, governments, industry and other allies in investing in UQ discovery. The University continues to focus on developing research partnerships with targeted international universities and research institutions in areas of complementary strength. For example, in association with the UQ Confucius Institute, the University recently hosted a forum focusing on the research relationships that exist between

Professor BAI Chunli

Australia and China, and particularly the relationship between Queensland and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Guest speakers included Professor BAI Chunli, President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Hon Ros Bates MP, Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts. Professor BAI Chunli, a world-renowned scientist, was awarded an honorary UQ Doctor of Science in 2010 in recognition of his distinguished career and significant achievement in the fields of scanning probe microscopy Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry welcoming Professor BAI Chunli to the UQ Forum

and nanotechnology, and his major contribution to UQ. UQ also held a German Research and Studies Day to highlight and celebrate collaborative UQ-German research and studies activities. Involving participation from a range of national and international universities and research partners, this event brought together international researchers to discuss global challenges and demonstrated UQ as a potential partner and gateway for European institutes in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

GLOBAL RESEARCH UQ is a leading source of expertise in local, national and international communities in a number of strategically important areas of research.

Our success in attracting research funding from governments, industry and private benefactors acknowledges that they share our vision in research excellence. In 2012, The Atlantic Philanthropies provided $5 million towards a $15 million head and neck cancer centre, which is also funded by the Queensland UQ research funding ($ millions)

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The Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation (APCN), UQ’s joint initiative with St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, was established in 2012 with funding commitments of approximately $10 million over five years. Integrating research, education and clinical care, APCN is posed to become a world leader in research to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome and epilepsy.

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SCRAMSPACE SCRAMJET FLIGHT GETS THE GREEN LIGHT It’s all systems go for the experimental SCRAMSPACE scramjet flight, which passed its critical design review in Brisbane in 2012. SCRAMSPACE is a free-flying hypersonic scramjet that will fly at 8600 km/h in 2013 at the Andøya Rocket Range, 300 km north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. A $14 million international consortium of partners in five countries, led by UQ’s Centre for Hypersonics, is behind the project, which is developing a new type of scramjet. The project has enabled a flight team of 10 talented scientists and engineers to assemble at UQ, supported by the research of a further 13 PhD and postdoctoral students. Scramjets are air-breathing engines capable of travelling at hypersonic speeds. They offer a safe, reliable and economical means for launching satellites into space.

The SCRAMSPACE flight team. Left to right: Russell Boyce, Brad Sharp, Paul van Staden, Michael Creagh, Bianca Capra, Sandy Tirtey (holding model), Adrian Pudsey, Melrose Brown, Amy Dedman and Igor Dimitrijevic 23

RESEARCH TRAINING UQ has a thriving and diverse research higher degree (RHD) student community. 36 per cent of the RHD student population are international students and represent more than 80 nationalities. A global university such as UQ not only encourages internationalisation within its student population but also seeks to provide international mobility opportunities for students during their candidatures to create globally aware graduates. Foremost in these efforts is UQ’s Australia-first Career Advantage PhD Program, a professional skills development program launched in 2011. As part of the program, students choose from three specially designed career packages: Higher Education Practice and Leadership; Research Innovation, Translation and Commercialisation; and Global Collaborations. Students undertaking the Global Collaborations package are preparing for careers that will see them establish partnerships with overseas institutions or work with international government and non-government organisations. Skills training opportunities in this package include cross-cultural communication and the international university environment, as well as a chance to undertake an international experience. In addition to this, UQ is leveraging its expanding network of global partners to provide opportunities for formalised research student exchange, mobility and joint PhD programs. A joint PhD is a planned partnership between the student, UQ and a second institution chosen specifically

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for its expertise in the student’s field of research. This enables a student to enhance their research by collaborating with international experts and developing valuable experience in another research culture, all while building global networks. These arrangements give students an opportunity to experience research best practice at a leading international university and also strengthen ties between UQ and its global partners.

International students comprise 36% of all UQ research students.

Top fields of research for international research students Biomedical sciences Biomedical engineering Chemical engineering Medical science Agricultural science

PROFILE: JOHN MAHONEY Joint PhD student, School of Human Movement Studies The University of Queensland, Australia and the University of Birmingham, UK

John Mahoney (pictured) believes the ability to collaborate with international experts will enhance the quality of his research and lead to broader opportunities post-graduation. “My advisor at UQ encouraged me to consider a joint PhD as I was keen to extend my educational and research experiences overseas,” he said. “The joint PhD will allow me to gain an

understanding of the research environment at two institutions and access a broader range of international networks. “I believe that the ability to work with experts in my research field in two different countries will not only enhance the quality of research project but will also lead to a greater range of employment opportunities following graduation.

“I am really looking forward to the opportunity to travel and live in the UK as part of my PhD.”

JOINT LABORATORIES UQ’s strategy of collaborating globally with the world’s best researchers has led to many significant partnerships, including a number of joint laboratories.

These collaborations make use of the scientific synergies of all involved parties, enabling multiple benefits from the sharing of knowledge and resources.

JOINT LABORATORY OF NEUROSCIENCE AND COGNITION

In 2010, the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) partnered with the Institute of Biophysics (IBP), a Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Institute in Beijing, to open the Joint Laboratory of Neuroscience and Cognition, the first joint neuroscience laboratory between Australia and China. This laboratory brings together complementary expertise and advanced technologies in cellular and molecular systems to discover how functions such as learning and memory are regulated. It then uses these discoveries to develop new techniques to treat the many neurological and mental diseases facing both countries, with a particular focus on dementia, depression and schizophrenia.

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS WITH MUNICH, GERMANY

In September 2010, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic cooperation between UQ and the Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU) was signed in Munich. At the same time, an addendum to this MOU for research cooperation between LMU’s Munich Center for Neurosciences (MCN) and UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) was also signed. The MCN is a virtual center in which several faculties of LMU (biology, medicine and psychology) and other Munich-based research centres participate to enable integrated, interdisciplinary neuroscience. Also embedded within MCN is its teaching entity, the Graduate School for Systemic Neurosciences (GSN).

Delegates from IBP and QBI at the first joint workshop of Neuroscience and Cognition in March 2009

JOINT SINOAUSTRALIAN NEUROGENETICS LABORATORY QBI has also partnered with UQ’s Diamantina Institute to open a joint laboratory with the Shanghai Changzheng Hospital of the Second Military Medical University (SMMC) in Shanghai. This facility is dedicated to exploring how genes influence brain development and function and uncovering genes

that cause or make people susceptible to certain neurological and mental illnesses. Researchers are initially focusing on the neurogenetics of motor neurone disease, schizophrenia and epilepsy, but expect to extend these investigations to other disorders such as depression and dementia as the laboratory develops. The lead researcher in Shanghai is Professor Huji Xu, Chairman, Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Changzheng Hospital.

Professor Rongqiao He (second from left) and students from the Joint Laboratory of Neuroscience and Cognition

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GLOBAL RESEARCH NETWORKS GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE UQ is a leader in the area of global change, and its Global Change Institute (GCI) is playing a critical role in addressing some of the most important issues of our time. The University established the GCI to provide a vehicle for collaborative research, learning, engagement and advocacy in major global change issues. Inaugural Director of the GCI and UQ Professor of Marine Science, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, is deeply motivated by a desire to communicate science effectively; to undertake gamechanging research; and to find high-impact solutions to address several of the world’s most pressing and serious challenges, such as climate change, food security, clean energy and population growth. In this respect, Professor Hoegh-Guldberg has actively collaborated with organisations such as the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, the Royal Society of London and the World Bank. He has also advised government and business on the science and urgency associated with climate change.

QUEENSLAND ALLIANCE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INNOVATION The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is a UQ research institute formed by an alliance between UQ and the Queensland Government. QAAFI brings together scientists from across the plant, animal and food sciences, working closely with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). Conceived as a strategic joint initiative, QAAFI’s expertise helps Queensland capitalise on emerging research in areas such as genomics, materials science and advanced systems modelling – scientific disciplines vital to the innovative capacity of Queensland’s food and agribusiness sectors. It also helps consolidate Queensland as a world leader in the sustainable development of tropical and sub-tropical agriculture and food. QAAFI coordinates the Pacific Agribusiness Research for Development Initiative (PARDI), which is funded by the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR). PARDI involves a number of universities and governments in Australian and across the Pacific and seeks to create sustainable livelihood development outcomes for the South Pacific forestry, fisheries and crop-based sectors.

Professor Robert Henry, Director of the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)

Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Director of the Global Change Institute (GCI)

ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGEMENT AT UQ Inclusion and impact are the key principles driving engagement strategies at UQ.

The University strives to ensure students and staff are diverse and represent people from a range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds who bring expertise and strength to our teaching, learning and research activities. We also aim to be relevant to the community, to provide real solutions to society’s problems across a broad spectrum of disciplines, and to actively engage in the community to effect social change. UQ’s engagement with the broader community is characterised by partnerships with industry and government, professional groups, notfor-profit organisations, research partners and community members. These include formal partnerships with international universities and agencies to facilitate research collaboration, as well as student and staff exchanges.

Future funding streams at UQ will be increasingly diverse, with an emphasis on philanthropy from national and international sources matched by funding from the University and leveraged government funding.

and friends to engage with the University’s academic leaders both in Australia and overseas in discussions of global significance, such as food security, climate change, sustainable development, and peace and conflict.

While key learning and discovery objectives will drive these fundraising efforts, alumni and community engagement is critical for enhancing UQ’s reputation and enabling philanthropy. We build partnerships with our alumni by providing opportunities for life-long learning, networking and career development. We also provide opportunities for alumni to continue their connection with each other and the University.

Initiatives such as the UQ-Vietnam Professional Development Seminar Series (UQ-VN PDSS) also provide opportunities for UQ alumni to network with each other and with the broader UQ community. To date, this series has attracted alumni and partners across Vietnam to 30 seminars and workshops in Hanoi, Danang, Hoi Chi Minh City, Hue and Can Tho.

For example, our Global Leadership Series provides an opportunity for UQ alumni, parents, community members

(From left) Professor Ian Frazer, CEO and Director of Research, Translational Research Institute; Professor Alan Lawson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and International); Dr Sarah Derrington; Professor Ranjeny Thomas; and Professor Matt Brown at UQ’s Global Leadership Series event Changing the face of chronic disease

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI UQ is committed to identifying, developing and reinforcing collegial and supportive relationships among UQ alumni, both nationally and internationally.

UQ’s society of more than 200,000 alumni spans more than 160 countries, with 10 international alumni associations. Alumni relations are the pillar of all UQ engagement. The generous philanthropy of the alumni community, whether through advocacy, service or financial contributions, provides invaluable support to UQ and reinforces our goal to play a strong role in addressing major global issues and to contribute to the wider global community. Top countries – international alumni United States China Singapore Malaysia United Kingdom

Our prestigious alumni network includes graduates such as: – Professor Peter Doherty, 1996 Nobel Laureate for Medicine and 1997 Australian of the Year – Her Excellency Dr Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor General of Australia – Dr Lee Boon Yang, Singapore’s former Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts

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– Dr Andrew Liveris, President, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company – Dr Nat Yuen, 2010 International Alumnus of the Year – Geoffrey Rush, Academy Award, Emmy Award and Tony Award winning actor.

17% of UQ’s alumni community reside overseas.

HONG KONG ALUMNI STAY CONNECTED The UQ Hong Kong Alumni Association (UQAA-HK) was created in 1996 and now serves a community of more than 1200 alumni currently living in Hong Kong.

vibrant international community, connecting UQ graduates to an invaluable personal and professional network.

The association was established to help graduates continue to engage with the University and to create social, networking and professional development opportunities for graduates living in Hong Kong.

Notable alumni include Dr Nat Yuen, UQ’s 2010 International Alumnus of the Year.

The UQAA-HK committee is dedicated to planning interesting and exciting events and seminars for all UQ alumni and friends to enjoy. The UQAA-HK provides a gateway to a

Dr Yuen has keenly supported the UQAAHK and has acted as Patron of the Faculty of Health Sciences Special Interest Group (Hong Kong).

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Australia Awards in Africa International Diplomacy Short Course awardees, May 2012

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UNIQUEST IN AFRICA UniQuest is UQ’s main commercialisation company, specialising in global technology transfer. It facilitates access for all business sectors to world-class university expertise, intellectual property and facilities, and drives UQ’s contribution to international development and capacity building. In 2011 and 2012, UniQuest secured contracts for UQ academics to deliver AusAID-funded training programs to more than 400 participants from Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Today, participants from 51 of Africa’s 54 nations have enjoyed a UQ experience under these programs. Courses delivered as part of these programs focused on a range of topics including agriculture, business, diplomacy, leadership, mining, project management, and public financial management and policy. More than 30 UQ academics were involved in delivering the courses, and key UQ experts were also given an opportunity to travel to these regions to monitor the training outcomes. UniQuest’s involvement in these programs has resulted in a new or strengthened presence for both UniQuest and UQ in more than 60 developing countries across these regions.

Since 2011, UniQuest and academics from UQ’s School of Agriculture have assisted participants from 17 African countries to address the challenges impacting on dryland farming activities, such as climate variability and resource scarcity. This involved delivery at the St Lucia campus, field trips to the Darling Downs and Liverpool Plains, and followup visits to participants in Africa. The program focused on enabling individual participants to implement new knowledge, thereby strengthening food security and achieving agricultural outcomes for whole communities rather than just individuals. This sustainable “Return to Work” planning approach is applied to all courses UniQuest delivers, including the “Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for the Resources Industry” course, which was delivered to participants from Africa in 2011 and 2012. Participants were able

to experience first-hand how safe work policies and practices are implemented in the Australian mining environment. They then developed plans for creating changes in their own countries that would strengthen safety within the African mining industry. During 2012, this course was complemented by further follow-up training in Africa, which added context to Australian practical sessions and provided the opportunity to review how participants had applied their learning. In the long term, investing in the strengthened human resource capacity of key industries within developing countries will have a significant and sustainable impact on the economic development of whole regions in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. UniQuest has leveraged its presence in 2011 to significantly expand activity and volume across Africa in 2012 and 2013.

GLOBAL OUTREACH UQ aims to strengthen the distinctive features of the UQ student experience for local and global community through industry and professional engagement that extends the UQ Advantage beyond the classroom. UQ VIETNAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES The UQ Vietnam Professional Development Seminar Series (UQ-VN PDSS) is designed to enhance the careers and personal growth of UQ graduates in Vietnam through disciplinebased seminars. The seminars also provide a networking opportunity for graduates and institutional partners to connect with UQ. Seminar topics are chosen to appeal to a broad range of alumni and also to align to Vietnamese government higher education priorities. In 2012, a teaching and learning theme engaged graduates, academics and government officials in eLearning and quality assurance workshops in Hanoi, Hue, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City. Staff from UQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Teaching and Educational Development Institute (TEDI); School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management; and UQ Business School shared their expertise on a range of relevant and engaging topics.

THE 2012 GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM UQ International hosted the second UQ Global Symposium in September 2012. The symposium was developed to provide University staff with access to information and updates on key issues within international education. The two-day symposium was built around the themes of strategic global engagement, the student experience and the changing environment, providing a range of presentations to interest a broad UQ community. Staff from across UQ presented and guest speakers included Professor Roger King, who provided a global perspective on quality assurance; Ms Feyi Akindoyeni, an international communication specialist; and staff from key government agencies (Austrade; Department of Immigration and Citizenship; Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education; and Trade and Investment Queensland).

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SERIES

The Global Leadership Series is an annual program of thought leadership forums for UQ alumni and community. From Brisbane to Singapore, Washington to London, the GLS events are a forum where members of our global alumni and community can hear from worldrenowned academic experts and business leaders on a range of topics that impact society and shape global ideas. Since it was launched in 2011, UQ has hosted 28 GLS forums in 19 cities around the world, on topics as diverse as global health, parenting and politics. In 2012, the series was awarded the prestigious Association of Development and Alumni Professionals in Education (ADAPE) award for excellence in Alumni Special Events.

LATIN AMERICAN COLLOQUIUM The Latin American colloquium has become a signature annual event for UQ and for government and business personnel interested or active in Australia/Latin America trade, investment, government relations and international education. The 2011 colloquium was supported by diplomatic and consular staff from nine Latin American countries, including six ambassadors. The ambassadors provided an update on government policy and priorities in human and social capacity building, as well as insights into how Latin American and Australian partnerships are contributing to development goals in the region.

Associate Professor Damian Hine from the UQ Business School sharing his expertise at the UQ-VN PDSS Entrepreneurship Seminar in Hanoi

The event was also supported by the Australian Government, Trade and Investment Queensland, the AustraliaLatin America Business Council and key industry leaders.

UQ students attend study tour to Tianjin University in China

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CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE The Confucius Institute at UQ was established under an agreement between UQ and the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) in China, and in partnership with Tianjin University, China. Its Director is Professor Ping Chen, who is also Chair in Chinese Studies at UQ. In addition to promoting the learning of Chinese language and culture at UQ and in the broader community, the UQ Confucius Institute seeks to build and deepen links and collaborative opportunities with China in the fields of science, engineering and technology (SET).

Chinese universities and research institutions, and receiving high-level Chinese visitors and delegations – offering courses and programs in Chinese language and culture and also in Chinese-English translation and interpreting, particularly in SET – organising seminars, talks, public lectures and workshops in Chinese studies, SET, humanities, social sciences and arts on China-related themes, including outreach talks and workshops for key local schools

– organising cultural events such as arts exhibitions and performances – holding the Chinese Language Proficiency Test and Youth Chinese Test. In 2012, the Confucius Institute partnered with the Australia Chinese General Chamber of Business to host a series of Chinese cooking classes at UQ’s St Lucia campus. Featuring five distinguished chefs from across Australia, the classes showcased Chinese cuisine and culture to UQ students and staff and the broader community.

The institute’s major activities include: – organising outward mobility programs in Chinese studies and SET, including short-term study tours and more structured three-month study programs – conducting academic exchange and collaboration between UQ and

Professor Ping Chen, Director of the Confucius Institute, addresses guests at the lunch in honour of Tianjin University Day

Special guest chef Poh Ling Yeow (right) shares her culinary skills

INDEX Akindoyeni, Feyi............................................................. 31 Alumni relations ............................................................ 29 Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation ......... 23 Association of Development and Alumni Professionals in Education .................................... 31 AusAID................................................. 4, 12, 18, 30, 36 Austrade ....................................................................17, 31 Australia Chinese General Chamber of Business ........................................................................ 32 Australia-Latin America Business Council ...... 31 Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research .............................................. 26 Australian Export Award for Education and Training ........................................... 20 Bachelor of International Studies .................16, 19 Bates, Hon. Ros ............................................................ 22 Bocconi University........................................................ 18 Bogor Agricultural University...................................... 4 Breit, Dr Rhonda ........................................................... 15 Bryce, Dr Quentin ......................................................... 29 Bundesen, Ms Christine ............................................ 20 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. 15 Carter, Professor David.............................................. 12 Chen, Professor Ping.................................................. 32 China 9 (C9)........................................................................ 6 Chinese Academy of Sciences........5, 22, 23, 25 Chinese Language Proficiency Test .................... 32 Chinese Youth Test ...................................................... 32 Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) ....................... 4 Chunli, Professor BAI.................................................. 22 Ciccarelli, Dr Anna ....................................... 1, 5, 7, 10 Comprehensive internationalisation .................. 8-9 Consortia.............................................................................. 6 Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities .......... 6 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.................................................................. 26 Department of Immigration and Citizenship .............................................................20, 31 Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education ....................... 31 Diploma in Global Issues .................................... 9, 19 Doherty, Professor Peter ........................................... 29 Durrani, Shandana ....................................................... 12 Écoles Centrales ...................................................11, 19 Eijkman Institute of Molecular Biology .................. 5 English Language Proficiency ................................ 14 Ercoli, Federica .............................................................. 18 European Molecular Biology Laboratory ............. 6 Excellence in Research for Australia...........22, 36 Executive Missions Program...................................... 4 Faculty of Business, Economics and Law ..................................................................17, 18 Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology...................................11, 19 Federing, Eric K ............................................................. 11 Fudan University ............................................................... 5 Gallagher, Dr Jessica .................................................. 17 German Research and Studies Day ................... 22 Global Change Institute ............................................. 26 Global leaders................................................................. 12 Global Leadership Series.......................................... 31 Global research...................................................... 23-26 Global strategy ............................................................. 2-3 – achievements .............................................................. 4 – framework ..................................................................... 2 Graduate School for Systemic Neurosciences............................................................. 25 Graduate School International Travel Award .. 18 Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ................................................. 5 Great Barrier Reef Foundation ............................... 26

Green, Dr Wendy .................................................... 8, 15 Group of Eight ................................................................... 6 Hoegh-Guldberg, Professor Ove.......................... 26 Høj, Professor Peter ....................................................... 1 Hudzik, Professor John ....................................... 8, 14 ICTE-UQ ............................................................................ 20 Imperial College London .............................................. 4 Institute of Biophysics ................................................ 25 International alumni............................. 12, 29, 31, 36 International Alumnus of the Year ....... 11, 12, 29 Internationalisation of the curriculum ............................................ 8-9, 14, 15-16 Joint degrees .................................................................. 19 Joint laboratories .......................................................... 25 Joint Laboratory of Neuroscience and Cognition .............................................................. 25 Joint PhDs ........................................................................ 24 Joint publications ............................................ 5, 23, 36 Joint Sino-Australian Neurogenetics Laboratory..................................... 25 Kain, Dr Vicky ................................................................. 15 Khon Kaen University ................................................. 20 King, Professor Roger ................................................ 31 Koss, Dr Johann ........................................................... 11 Latin American colloquium ...................................... 31 Leask, Dr Betty ................................................ 8, 14, 15 Liveris, Dr Andrew .................................................. 7, 29 Ludwig-Maximilians University ............................... 25 Lutwyche, Brendon ............................................. 10-11 Maeji, Juliette .................................................................. 17 Mahidol University ........................................................... 5 Mahony, John ................................................................. 24 Marcel, Sam .................................................................... 19 Michigan State University ......................................... 14 Munich Center for Neurosciences ....................... 25 National University of Singapore .............................. 5 Ngee Ann Polytechnic................................................ 16 Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Diep ............................................. 12 Ochsner Clinical School ............................................ 10 Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) ............................................. 32 Office of Undergraduate Education ............14, 17 Partner Engagement Framework ............................ 4 Path Heang ...................................................................... 12 Pinsky, Professor William .......................................... 10 Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile .............. 6 Premier of Queensland’s Export Award ............ 20 Princess Alexandra Hospital ................................... 23 Priority countries and regions............................... 2-3 Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)............................... 26 Queensland Brain Institute....................................... 25 Rahim, Dr Mohd Zul .................................................... 11 Research higher degree students ................18, 24 Research training .......................................................... 24 Royal Society of London........................................... 26 Rush, Geoffrey ............................................................... 29 Sadara-UQ Engineering Advantage....................... 5 Scholarships and grants ...................................12, 18 School of Agriculture................................................... 30 School of English, Media Studies and Art History ...................................................................... 10 School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management ................................ 31 School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences ......................................................................... 11 School of Medicine ...................................................... 10 School of Nursing and Midwifery ......................... 15 Science without Borders Scholarship Scheme .............................................................................. 4 SCRAMSPACE .............................................................. 23

Second Military Medical University ...................... 25 Shanghai Changzheng Hospital ........................... 25 Shanghai Jiao Tong University .................................. 6 Short, Dr Trisch .............................................................. 15 Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting ................................................ 20 St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital ................... 23 Student mobility.......................................8, 17, 24, 35 Tan, Weiyi .......................................................................... 16 TC Beirne School of Law.......................................... 19 Teaching and Educational Development Institute (TEDI)................................................................. 8 Teaching and Learning Week ................................. 14 Terry, Professor Deborah ..................................22, 28 TESOL ................................................................................ 20 The Atlantic Philanthropies Foundation.....12, 23 The Dow Chemical Company ..................... 4, 7, 29 The University of Queensland in America Foundation .............................................. 4, 7 Tianjin University............................................................ 32 Trade and Investment Queensland...................... 31 Translational Research Institute............................. 23 Turner, Professor Catherine ..................................... 15 Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program .. 11 UNICEF .............................................................................. 12 UniQuest........................................................ 4, 5, 30, 36 Universitas 21 ........................................................... 6, 17 Universitas Gadjah Mada ............................................ 4 Universitas Indonesia ..................................................... 4 Universiti Putra Malaysia .............................................. 4 Universiti Sains Malaysia .............................................. 4 University of Auckland ................................................... 4 University of Birmingham .................................... 6, 24 University of British Columbia ................................... 5 University of California ................................................... 5 University of Chile ............................................................ 5 University of Edinburgh................................................. 4 University of Indonesia .................................................. 5 University of Nottingham.............................................. 5 University of Sao Paulo................................................. 4 University of South Australia ............................. 8, 14 University of the South Pacific .................................. 5 University of Toronto....................................................... 4 University of Washington ............................................. 4 UQ Abroad ....................................................................... 17 UQ Advantage ............................................ 3, 9, 15, 31 UQ Advantage Award................................................. 14 UQ Advantage Grants ................................................ 17 UQ Business School ................................................... 31 UQ Career Advantage PhD Program ........... 9, 24 UQ Centre for Hypersonics ..................................... 23 UQ Confucius Institute .......................................22, 32 UQ Diamantina Institute ............................................ 25 UQ Global Symposium .............................................. 31 UQ Hong Kong Alumni Association .................... 29 UQ Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education ...................................................... 20 UQ Teaching and Educational Development Institute (TEDI).................. 8, 15, 31 UQ-Vietnam Professional Development Seminar Series ....................................................28, 31 USA Strategy ............................................................... 4, 7 Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Equity and Diversity Award ...................................................11, 12 Washington University ................................................ 19 Wilkinson, Professor David ...................................... 10 World Bank ...................................................................... 26 Xu, Professor Huji ......................................................... 25 Yang, Dr Lee Boon....................................................... 29 Yuen, Dr Nat ............................................................12, 29

University of Queensland St Lucia campus

INTERNATIONAL PROFILE At UQ, internationalisation is embedded throughout our endeavours in learning, discovery and engagement, and this comprehensive approach is reflected in our global strategy.

UQ is currently ranked in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 100 universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. These results place UQ well within the top 100 universities worldwide.

LEARNING UQ is committed to comprehensive internationalisation of the curriculum, community and campus, and welcomes highly qualified international students from more than 130 countries.

provided more than $780,000 in financial support to coursework students for mobility experiences in 2011. Medical student international placements

International students as a percentage of all enrolments at UQ

80% 24% 80% of UQ medical students will undertake at least one international placement during their studies.

Number of students undertaking an outbound exchange program 2008-2012 Top sending countries for international students 2012

615

China Singapore

512

514

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2011

Malaysia United States Canada 343

367

International student mobility experiences are an ongoing priority, and UQ has set an ambitious target to have at least a quarter of its students undertake an international mobility experience during their studies. Currently, 17 per cent of students undertake mobility experiences. Mobility is not limited by level of study, with the University funding more than $300,000 in travel grants for research postgraduates in 2011. UQ additionally

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DISCOVERY UQ’s outstanding reputation in research is reinforced by the findings of the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) report. According to ERA, UQ is one of the nation’s top two universities, measured on a combination of research quality and breadth. All of UQ’s 24 broad fields of research are rated at or above world standard.

UQ is a university of choice for highly qualified research postgraduates. UQ is committed to advancing jointly supervised research programs with our international university partners. International research students 1485 1284

Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results

ENGAGEMENT UQ collaborates with like-minded institutions around the world in the spirit of mutual exchange and reciprocal benefit. In 2012, the University opened an office in Washington DC – a new addition to UQ’s flexible global network of representatives supporting engagement in priority countries and regions. In particular, we work in partnership with national and international sponsoring bodies to provide many students with the opportunity to receive a world-class educational experience. Approximately 90 per cent of international postgraduate research students receive some form of scholarship support.

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Major external sponsors of UQ international students

AusAID Malaysian Government – multiple agencies Ministry of Higher Education, Saudi Arabia

Total UQ broad fields of research = 24 At world standard Above world standard Well above world standard

2008

Total UQ research funding ($ millions)

283.0

320.5

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2012

Ministry of Higher Education and Training, Vietnam CONICYT, Chile

We continue to attract substantial research funding from both government and private sources. In 2011, eight per cent of UQ’s research income was sourced from international funders.

303.4

2009

338.6

An increasingly globalised higher education environment enables collaboration and cooperation between institutions, and particularly so in research. Between 2007 and 2011, 43 per cent of all UQ publications had at least one author with an international affiliation. Joint publications – top collaborating countries 2007-2011 United States United Kingdom

243.8

UQ is itself committed to international development. Since 2011, participants from 51 of Africa’s 54 nations have participated in AusAID-funded training programs delivered by UniQuest and UQ, and their African partners. UQ’s alumni form a global network of leaders in academia, government, industry and the arts. We are committed to ongoing engagement with our alumni communities. Currently, 17 per cent of UQ’s alumni reside overseas.

China Germany Canada

Top countries – international alumni United States China Singapore Malaysia

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United Kingdom

Today, we have more than 45,000 students who study across our four main campuses in South-East Queensland: St Lucia, Ipswich, Gatton and Herston.

FAST FACTS International students ....................... 11,200

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (INTERNATIONAL)

Alumni ................................................. 200,000+

Main office

Staff................................................................ 6800

Room 364, Level 3 Brian Wilson Chancellery The University of Queensland Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia

Total students........................................ 46,900

Operating revenue ............ AU$1.64 billion Research income .............. AU$339 million Campuses........................................................... 4 Current as at August 2012

Phone: +61 7 3365 7366 Facsimile: +61 7 3365 1794 www.uq.edu.au/international

WORLD RANKINGS

Editors and professional support

Measured through a combination of three key global rankings, UQ is currently ranked as one of the top universities worldwide.

Editor: Dr Anna Ciccarelli Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)

QS World University Rankings 2012:............................................................... 46th – – – – –

Life Sciences & Medicine: .............32nd Social Sciences & Management: 47th Engineering & Technology:............. 55th Arts & Humanities: .............................. 56th National Sciences:.............................. 61st

QS Stars rating: .................... Five-star plus Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012: ................... 65th Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012:............................................................... 90th

Publication Coordinators: Stacey Outram Office of Marketing and Communications Janey Saunders and Grant Kennett Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) Designer: Geoffrey Burmester Office of Marketing and Communications Contributors: Jane Atkins, Amanda Briggs, Alison Campbell, Rachel Colaso, Caroline Davy, Melinda Duncan, Janet Elliott, Sam Ferguson, Madelene Flanagan, Phillip Fredericks, Shirley Glaister, Carla Gonzalez Zlatar, Wendy Green, Heather Hamilton-Watson, Kate Hannah, Ron Hohenhaus, Gillian Ievers, Ben Kelly, Fiona Kennedy, Grant Kennett, Melinda Kopanakis, Shaun Macdonald, Brian Mallon, Dee McGrath, Prue McMillan, Georgia Mitchell, Elspeth Muir, Jen Nielsen, Aleyda Perez Soler, Tegan Radford Beer, Prue Rayner, Melissa Reynolds, Allison Rock, Helen Weir, Lesley Whitteker, Frances Wickerson, Sally Wilson, Darren Wise and Leanne Wyvill. This publication was prepared for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) by the Office of Marketing and Communications.

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UQ is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions. It is the oldest university in Queensland and has produced more than 200,000 graduates since opening in 1911. Our alumni have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry.