AFRICA

Education’s Asia for the 21st Century?

March 30th, 2017, 9am to 5pm

Manchester Conference Centre Sackville Street, Manchester M13BB

Economic, demographic & socio-economic signs all point to the potential of Africa being the next Asia in terms of international HE. African students remain the most mobile in the world, the African Union’s recent commitment to catch up with global tertiary enrolment rates will not be achieved without international involvement & the British Council predicted that in the next few years, Nigeria would overtake India as the second largest market for international students to the UK. And yet, overall recruitment numbers have flat-lined in the major markets. We explore why and examine factors that point to a more holistic and committed strategy for Africa that could spread risk and build on the internationalisation agenda.

With expertise from MGH Educonsult and TNE Consultancy, and supported by the Training Gateway, this event will offer participants the opportunity to hear from Africa education experts, and learn about the latest trends & developments in African HE & how these may impact on providers seeking to engage with the region. A comprehensive and data- driven agenda examines traditional student recruitment, partnerships & TNE at strategic & operational levels.

Who is this event for?

• · Senior executives (PVCs, DVCs, Directors etc.) involved in internationalisation
• · International Office Recruitment & Partnership Development staff
• · Academics involved in programme planning, teaching or business development
• · Anyone interested in learning about the future for Africa education

Intended Outcomes

Participants should leave the event having gained knowledge & understanding of:

• · The current landscape of education in Africa with individual market focus
• · Possible critical influences in development over the next 5-10 years
• · Nature & extent of student mobility & TNE in Africa
• · Opportunities & Threats in key markets in the region
• · Key factors in student recruitment, mobility & TNE; working with partners, agents & regulators
• Sessions will be interactive & participants are encouraged to engage with facilitators to :
• · consider effective institutional strategies in the region
• · explore & identify key markets/segments
• · develop effective methods of achieving institutional aims & reaching targets in market
• · consider an holistic approach beneficial to all stakeholders.

Content

• · Current global international student recruitment environment & trends
• · Education in Africa - current state & trends for the future
• · Key markets - market entry & management / traditional models of recruitment
• · Partnerships, mobility & TNE - models of stakeholder engagement with Case Study analysis

Facilitators

• · Guy Doughty—FE/HE Academic & TNE expert; specialist in Africa. Recently DVC at Cavendish University, Uganda, previously Africa Director for a major student recruitment agency& College Director at Kaplan International College, Lagos.
• · Matt Hornshaw—HE expert for 20+ years, UK International Office Director, Country Director for major Africa student recruitment agency, Developed partnerships and student recruitment channels in Africa. Chevening Award Africa Academic Specialist

Package

• Refreshment breaks, lunch, interactive sessions, ideal networking opportunity with other experts
• Full fee—£299 + VAT         Training Gateway members—£249 + VAT
• More information & application: guy.doughty@tneconsultants.co.uk 07771 728717
• DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 17/3/17