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International Engagement The University has recognised the significance of international engagement to its Growing Esteem Strategy by embedding its international agenda into its aspirations for each of the three strands of the triple helix. This approach reflects the reality that not only will many of our students live and work across a diversity of cultures throughout their careers, but many major challenges facing the world today will only be resolved through international collaborations bringing together the expertise of researchers from different communities. In Research and Research Training the focus is on building international collaborative networks, increasing global mobility opportunities for research students and attracting increased international research funding. In Learning and Teaching the internationalisation of the Melbourne Experience has focussed on expanding international collaborative learning opportunities, introducing strategies to meet the different needs of our culturally diverse international student population and producing globally aware graduates with a rich understanding of other cultures. Knowledge transfer activities continue to concentrate on revitalising international alumni networks and developing our global profile through strengthened engagement with major international universities and companies. Governance of International Activities Overall responsibility for the strategic and policy direction for international engagement resides with the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (DVC) (International). Since mid-2007, operational and administrative support for international activities has been provided largely through the Director, International, a new position with responsibility for International Market Development, International Admissions, the International Office Network, International Relations and Asialink. Rankings Though the University’s world rankings slipped slightly in 2007, the University remained one of the most highly ranked Australian universities. The University was ranked overall at No. 27 in the world in the highly competitive Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) 2007 World University Rankings, (compared to No. 22 in 2006) despite changes to the methodology this year. Melbourne was one of the top five universities in the Asia – Pacific. In terms of peer review, the University ranked even higher, as one of the top 20 universities in the world with a perfect score of 100, putting it in company with Harvard, Cambridge and Oxford universities. Melbourne was also the only Australian university ranked in the top 10 by employers following a survey of major global and national employers across the public and private sectors. The University was again ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings of World Universities 2007. Melbourne was one of only two Australian universities in the top 100, holding reasonably steady at No. 79 (No. 78 in 2006). Melbourne is also the only Australian University to be ranked in the top 100 in four broad discipline areas – Engineering/ Technology and Computer Sciences; Life and Agriculture Sciences; Clinical medicine and Pharmacy; and Social Sciences. Ensuring that the Melbourne Experience is an International One Strategic Priority > Implement recruitment practices for international postgraduate coursework and research students, including foundation studies and use of web-based materials AChieVEMENTS International Students The University has again been successful in attracting a large number of well-qualified students from overseas to its programs. Of the 44,500 students enrolled at the University in 2007, over 11,000 (27 per cent of the teaching load) are international students from more than 115 countries throughout the world. The large majority of international students come from Asia, with China, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia continuing as the leading source countries. According to a benchmark study conducted by IDP Education Pty Ltd, by second semester 2007 the University had achieved, for the first time, the largest cohort of on-campus international students of any university in Australia. A record number of international applications and acceptances has underpinned this growth. In 2007, the University received 12,856 applications, and for the first time received more than 4000 acceptances: of the 4264 acceptances, 2203 were for undergraduate programs, 1799 for graduate course work, and 262 for research higher degrees. This year has seen a strong focus on communicating the University’s Melbourne Model to prospective international students and other international stakeholders. The 2007 international prospectuses highlighted the New Generation degrees and new postgraduate pathways available under the new model. The Melbourne Model, and newly created scholarships were also given prominence in education fairs and interview programs held offshore and in training for overseas representatives. Over 10 per cent of the University’s international students are sponsored by 80 different organisations. The development this year of an international sponsor management plan will provide a more systematic and strategic approach to communicating and managing the relationship with both international sponsors and sponsored students. International Offices The University consolidated its strategic presence overseas through the establishment of international offices in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bangalore to complement existing offices in Jakarta and Bangkok. The University approved the establishment of two additional offices in Shanghai and San Francisco to service China and North America respectively. The University also extended its financial commitment to the International Office Network through to 2010. The International Office Network plays an important role in strengthening the University’s profile in the Asia – Pacific region, providing policy advice for focused engagement and a reliable interface between the University and key markets, collaborating research institutions and alumni. The offices have been instrumental in communicating the Growing Esteem Strategy and details about New Generation degrees and graduate programs to international stakeholders. International Collaboration Strategic Priority > Expand international collaborative partnerships, including jointly-badged degrees, with at least three new programs in 2007/08 Achievements The University continued to take a strategic approach to its bilateral and network engagement. Twelve new University and eight faculty-level agreements for academic
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT cooperation and exchange were established in 2007, adding to the existing suite of over 170 bilateral partnerships with leading universities worldwide. New university-level agreements were signed with Charles University in Prague, the Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Science, Jagiellonian University in Poland, the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) in Paris, the University of Chile, the University of São Paulo, the University of Helsinki, the University of Latvia, the University of Los Andes in Colombia, the University of Tartu in Estonia, the University of Trento in Italy and Vanderbilt University in the USA. Jointly-badged degree arrangements for the Bachelor of Agricultural Science were finalised with Nanjing Agricultural University and China Agricultural University. Confucius Institute The University’s already extensive links with China were strengthened during the year with the official opening of the Confucius Institute at the University. The Institute’s objective is to increase the Australian community’s understanding of China through Chinese culture, language and business programs. Part of a global network of institutes established by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, it is one of only two Confucius Institutes in the world with a major focus on programs for corporates engaged in business with China. Nanjing University partners Melbourne in the Institute. Melbourne and Nanjing have each appointed a professor as joint Academic Director of the Institute. The Institute works closely with Austrade and the Australian Institute of Exporters. It is supported by the Chinese Government, the Victorian Government, the University of Melbourne and the Myer Foundation. Programs and Events Throughout the year, the International Relations Office coordinated a variety of events and programs to promote international academic linkages. A highlight was the Latin America seminar held in November. This major Knowledge Transfer event was initiated and supported by Ambassadors of six Latin American countries – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. The event provided a discussion platform for synergies between Australia and Latin America in the fields of Mining, Engineering, Agriculture and Foreign Affairs. International Visits and Visitors The University’s high level of international engagement is reflected by the 330 international visitors from the higher education, government and diplomatic sectors from 35 countries hosted by the University during the course of the year. Over 100 guests, including international scholars from 23 countries attended the Vice-Chancellor’s Reception for International Visitors. The annual event is an opportunity for the University to formally acknowledge the major contribution international visiting scholars make to the work and life of the University. Distinguished visitors during the year included the Hon Rahul Gandhi MP, the Chief Mentor, Confederation of Indian Industries; the Vice Minister in the Colombian Ministry of Education; Professor Jinghua Cao, Deputy Director General of the Bureau of International Affairs, Chinese Academy of Sciences; the President of the National University of Singapore; representatives from many of Melbourne’s partner universities and Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consul-Generals representing diplomatic missions from countries around the world. International travel undertaken by the University’s senior executives in 2007 reflected the University’s increasingly regional focus and commitment to our two main international networks, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and Universitas 21. In 2007 the University also worked to build relationships with US institutions and with India. A visit by the DVC (International) to India, who also met with alumni and leading members of the Indian business community, has led to new investment in the University’s medical research programs. International Student Mobility Strategic Priorities > Increase the number of students participating in formal exchange programs to at least 10 per cent by 2009 Achievements As reported in the Learning and Teaching section of this Report on page 40, a new Global Mobility Unit was established in 2007 to promote international student mobility opportunities for all University of Melbourne students. New strategies including the global curriculum and course changes through the Melbourne Model, will provide a range of enhanced opportunities for students. Additional travel scholarship funding from 2009 will support students to undertake part of their studies internationally. The University encourages students to include an overseas experience as part of their Melbourne Experience. Exchange opportunities for students studying Philosophy and Political Theory have increased through Melbourne’s participation in a new multilateral exchange program with four European universities – LUISS University Rome, University of Bielefeld, University of Helsinki and University of Lancaster. In 2007, 462 Melbourne students studied at 100 partner institutions under bilateral student exchange arrangements, an increase from 421 students in 2006. 114 of these students studied abroad for one academic year – equivalent to 576 semester places. In addition, a number of students undertook study tours, research or fee-paying Study Abroad. The University of Melbourne also hosted 413 students from exchange partners (an increase from 394 students the previous year), and a further 453 students from study abroad partners around the world. Strengthen crossdisciplinary researchand inter-institutional and internationl collaboration in research and researh training. Malaysian ‘Split’ PhD Partnership Agreement Strategic Priority > Successfully implement the Malaysian Universities shared PhD program Achievements In July the University signed a partnership agreement with seven Malaysian Universities for a ‘split’ PhD program designed to build capacity in the Malaysian higher education sector. Commencing in 2008, the Malaysian universities will provide up to 120 scholarships over four years to selected staff to undertake joint PhD research training at Melbourne and the designated Malaysian university. Successful candidates will split their research time between Melbourne and their Malaysian university and will be co-supervised by academic staff at both institutions. The agreement also aims to foster exchange between academic staff from Melbourne and the participating Malaysian universities. 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