Together with Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) we are hosting a one day seminar bringing together higher education leaders from France and the UK, as well as across Europe.
As higher education becomes increasingly global and competitive, an ever-greater focus is being placed on international rankings, research collaborations, institutional networks and alliances, and the mobility of students and faculty. As universities across Europe develop their international approaches, this seminar will encourage reflection, share experiences and build connections with higher education leaders. Key topics for discussion will be:
- What opportunities and challenges do global higher education trends present for institutions?
- How are institutions evolving networks, associations and alliances to increase competitivity?
- How do institutions develop their internationalisation approaches?
Influential figures in higher education will lead and stimulate discussion through panel discussions.
Programme
| 09.30 – 10.15 | Arrival and welcome words |
| 10.15 - 11.00 | Scene setting : Internationalization - a story of metrics and rankings ? |
| 11.00 - 12.30 | Panel discussion 1: Increasing universities' international footprints - the policy perspective |
| 12.30 - 14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00 – 14.30 | Reflection and welcome back |
| 14.30 - 16.00 | Panel discussion 2: Developing networks & alliances - the European sector perspective |
| 16.00 - 17.30 | Panel discussion 3: Implementing an internationalisation strategy - practical answers |
| 17.30 - 17.45 | Closing words |
| 18.00 - 19.00 | Cocktail |
Confirmed speakers
Welcome words
Bianka STEGE, Director Education and Society EU Region, British Council
Pr Alain FUCHS, President, PSL
Internationalisation – a story of metrics and rankings?
Ellie BOTHWELL, Global Rankings Editor, THE
Stéphane VINCENT-LANCRIN, Deputy Head of Division and Senior Analyst, OECD
Béatrice KHAIAT, Executive Director, Campus France
Thierry COULHON, Counsellor for Education & HE and Research & Education, Elysée
Increasing universities’ international footprints - the policy perspective
Laurence AUER, Director Culture, Educ & Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Michael WORTON, President of PSL’s Strategic Orientation Commitee, PSL
Jack THOMLINSON, Senior Policy Advisor, Department for Education
Developing networks and alliances – the European sector perspective
Vivienne STERN, Director, UUKi
Michael HENGARTNER, President, Swiss Rector’s Conference
Giorgio MARINONI, HE Internationlization Policy and Projects, International Association of Universities
Implementing an internationalisation strategy – practical answers
Marc MEZARD, Director, Ecole Normale Supérieure
Jean CHAMBAZ, President, Sorbonne Université
Sylvie RETAILLEAU, Présidente, Paris-Saclay
Muriel TOUATY, French Representative, Technion
Maggie DALLMAN, Vice-President International, Imperial
Eligibility
Vice-Chancellors and Directors/VPs of International Relations and Strategy from UK higher education institutions.
How to register
To register your interest please contact chrissie.mcdonald@britishcouncil.fr.