Transnational Partnerships Programme
(all times are MYT)
15:00
Registration
Coffee available
15:30
Welcome and introduction to the programme
- The University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Introduction to the programme
Prof. Sarah Metcalfe, Provost, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
Dr. Paul Greatrix, Registrar, University of Nottingham; President, HUMANE (UK)
Ms. Nadine Burquel, Director General, HUMANE (BE)
16:00
Global Trends in Higher Education: Has Covid changed it all?
Dr. Edward Harcourt, Senior Vice President, QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. (UK)
17:00
Return to hotels
19:00
Opening Dinner with guest speaker
The Honourable Mr Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia
09:00
The story of the University of Nottingham Malaysia: Institutional journey from the early steps to major growth; role of senior leadership; stakeholder relations; opportunities and challenges
Prof. Sarah Metcalfe, Provost & CEO, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
10:00
Coffee Break
10:30
Addressing Global Societal Challenges in Transnational Partnerships: The contribution of the University of Nottingham Malaysia
Facilitator:
Ms. Kylie Colvin, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
Panel:
Dr. Jason Pandya-Wood, Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Science, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
Prof. Law Chung Lim, Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
Dr. David Goodwin, Dean, Nottingham University Business School (UNM), University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
11:30
The value of Transnational Education: Branch campuses and beyond
Dr. Paul Greatrix, Registrar, University of Nottingham; President, HUMANE (UK)
12:30
Lunch
14:00
SGH Warsaw School of Economics: from regional economic leader to international player, in Europe and with Southeast Asia – Approach to transnational partnerships in education and research
Prof. Krzysztof Kozłowski, Vice Rector for Teaching and Student Affairs at SGH Warsaw School of Economics; Head of the Institute of International Studies (SGH), (PL)
Ms. Beata Mierzejewska, Deputy Chancellor ; SGH Warsaw School of Economics, (PL)
15:00
Participants working in small groups
Supported by facilitation team
16:00
Late afternoon Tour in Kuala Lumpur
19:00
Dinner
09:00
Bilateral France-Malaysia transnational partnerships in higher education: collaborative degree programmes and jointly funded research
Mr. Sylvain Letailleur, Head of Campus France Malaysia; Embassy of France to Malaysia (MY)
10:00
Coffee Break
10:30
Different times, different approaches: Risk management in transnational education and research
Ms. Kristiina Kemetter, Director of Legal Services, General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Directors, Aalto University, (FI)
11:15
Lunch
11:45
Transfer to Putrajaya by coach
13:00
Higher Education contributing to talent development in Malaysia and Southeast Asia: the skilling strategy for economic and societal growth
Visit to the Ministry of Higher Education
16:00
Transfer back to the hotel by coach
19:00
Dinner
08:00
Coach travel to main campus of the University of Nottingham Malaysia (outside Kuala Lumpur)
09:00
Opportunities for innovative transnational education in ASEAN countries
Ms. Kylie Colvin, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
10:00
Transnational partnerships for international research reputation and research capacity building
Prof. Andrew Abbott, Academic dean for the Lancaster Sunway Partnership in Malaysia (MY)
11:00
Coffee break
11:30
New Post-Covid initiatives to enhance student engagement
Facilitator:
Mr. Patrick Joseph, Registrar, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
Speaker:
Mr. Guy Perring, Regional Director, Asia i-graduate (UK)
Ms. Siti Fariza Mohd Dahlan, Director – University Services Sunway University Malaysia (MY)
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Management & Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME): engaging and delivering with local communities, governmental agencies, multinational plantation companies, and international NGOs in Peninsular Malaysia
Dr. Hajah Yatela Zainal Abidin, CEO Yayasan Sime Darby (Sime Darby Foundation) (MY)
Dr. Wong Ee Phin,
Lead Researcher
University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
15:30
Participants working in small groups
Supported by facilitation team
16:30
Campus tour – A British University developing a campus for Southeast Asia and for global higher education
17:30
Coach transfer back to Kuala Lumpur
19:00
Dinner
9:00
The example of Monash Malaysia University: Institutional journey: early steps and growth; role of senior leadership; regulatory environment; stakeholder relations; opportunities and challenges
Prof. Matthew Nicholson, VP Research and Operations, Monash University Malaysia (MY)
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00
Addressing Global Societal Challenges in Transnational Partnerships
Facilitator:
Ms. Kylie Colvin, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
Panel:
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abdul Rashid Khan, Dean, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus (IE)
Ms. Pn Zainon Mustaffa, Registrar and Senior Director for Government Relations, Asia School of Business (MY)
Ms. Kruthiga Permar, Director, Corporate Development, Asia School of Business (MY)
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Strategic partnerships in a changing world: Partnering across cultures, cultural awareness and agility
Ms. Jazreel Goh, MBE East Asia Insights and Engagement Hub Lead / Director Malaysia British Council (MY)
14:45
Groups finalising their case work (for Friday presentation)
Supported by facilitation team
19:00
Dinner
09:00
Groups thematic presentations: Key lessons learnt
Dr. Paul Greatrix, Registrar, University of Nottingham; President, HUMANE (UK)
Ms. Nadine Burquel, Director General, HUMANE (BE)
Dr. Hazel Melanie Ramos, Vice Provost (Teaching and Learning), University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00
Plenary Session and graduation
Dr. Paul Greatrix, Registrar, University of Nottingham; President, HUMANE (UK)
Ms. Nadine Burquel, Director General, HUMANE (BE)
Dr. Hazel Melanie Ramos, Vice Provost (Teaching and Learning), University of Nottingham Malaysia (MY)
12:00
Closing lunch
Note: the programme is subject to marginal change.
Important information:
HUMANE and the University of Nottingham Malaysia fully intend to deliver the HUMANE Transnational Partnership School. If however, public health restrictions require it to be postponed, participants will be notified with as much notice as possible.
Neither HUMANE nor the University of Nottingham Malaysia are liable for any losses, accidents or damage to persons or objects during the HUMANE Transnational Partnership School. Participants attending the HUMANE Transnational Partnership School do so at their own risk and responsibility.