Northumbria
University’s First Transnational Education Conference – April 15th to 19th 2024
In April
2024, Northumbria University proudly hosted its inaugural Transnational
Education (TNE) Conference, welcoming valued colleagues from around the world to our Newcastle
City Campus for five days of collaboration, insight, and innovation.
We invited our global partnerships from Spain, Hong Kong, South Korea, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Grenada; some visiting Newcastle and Northumbrias Campus for the first time.
Day 1 began with a warm welcome, a guided
tour of the campus, and a keynote session exploring the holistic impact of our
global partnerships on the communities we serve. Delegates also participated in
operational discussions on student mobility, concluding the day with a formal
welcome dinner with our esteemed guests, Tom Lawson, Pro Vice Chancellor of International and Andy Long Vice Chancellor.
Day 2 focused on governance and
collaboration, featuring a session on Programme and Assessment Board
regulations, a case study discussion with St. George’s University and a tour of Drill Hall, and a panel
on professional accreditation. A spotlight session addressed mental health support
for students, with an optional guided tour of the historic sites in Newcastle City Centre in
the evening.
Day 3 tackled emerging challenges and
opportunities in education, including academic integrity in the age of AI,
fostering student voice and experience, and collaborative branding strategies.
Attendees explored partnership success stories presented by Business Management School from Siri Lanka, and were invited to tour the Coach Lane Campus, where an
interactive workshop showcased Northumbria’s leading Nursing program.
Day 4 provided personalized engagement
through drop-in sessions with faculty directors and program leaders, alongside
discussions on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. A workshop
focused on team growth within the Global Partnerships team fostered
collaborative development.
Day 5 concluded with a case study on the
partnership with Qatar Finance and Business Academy, an exploration of
Northumbria’s Virtual Learning Environment, and a deep dive into the
university’s approvals process. The conference ended with closing remarks from Vice Chancellor Andy Long and a
networking session in the Great Hall, solidifying connections and shared aspirations for the future of TNE at Northumbria University.
This
groundbreaking event reinforced Northumbria University’s commitment to
transformative transnational education, creating lasting impact through
meaningful collaboration with our global partners and solidifying Northumbrias international standing
Thank you to all of our esteemed attendees for your thoughtful engagement and thank you to the session leaders and support staff who made this momentous event possible.
