Heads of University Management & Administration Network in Europe

Transnational Partnerships Programme

(all times are MYT)

Sunday, 12 November 2023

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

Monday, 13 November 2023
Theme: The University of Nottingham Malaysia: From initial steps to major developments in Malaysia and in Southeast Asia

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

Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Theme: Strategy, development and delivery: Multi-University collaborative partnerships in Southeast Asia – models, opportunities and challenges

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

Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Theme: Delivering innovation – Education, research, student and societal engagement

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

Thursday, 16 November 2023
Theme: International branch campuses – Institutional journeys to deliver for society

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

Friday, 17 November 2023
Theme: Key lessons learnt

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.