BANGORINTERNATIONAL

Annual Report2011-12

There is an increased understanding of what constitutes a true international university among Bangor staff. The University is working towards clearlydemonstrating a strong physical global footprint: a sizable body of international students (18% of Bangorstudents are from outside the EU in 2012-13) and faculty (25% of Bangor academics are from outside theUK); a strongly internationalised course content and delivery mechanism; and a suitable number of opportunities for various types of overseas study.

In 2011-12, we continued to benefit from the engagement of senior staff including the Vice Chancellor and Council members representing the Uni-versity and the Welsh Higher Education Sector aroundthe world. High profile visits to China, Brazil and the USfrom the University gave the Bangor brand maximumexposure on the international higher education stage.The Vice Chancellor’s visit to China in October 2011supported by Bangor Law School has secured aConfucius Institute for the University, which was successfully launched in September 2012 by the WelshFirst Minister, Carwyn Jones.

The international collaborative provision was a part ofthe QAA institutional review, which took place in May2012. The positive outcome of the review provided uswith the confidence to develop a comprehensive international partnership development strategy with afocus on Transnational Education (TNE).

A significant milestone was the successful validationof an MBA programme in China, in collaboration withone of the most prestigious Chinese universities, Research Institute of Tsinghua University. The programme will be delivered in its Shenzhen andShanghai centers from 2012-13.

The much anticipated £2.5 million Rathbone wing renovation project was completed in June 2011, whichprovided the 7 teams within the International EducationCentre (IEC) with a high quality purposed built officebuilding, and our students some appropriate space tointeract with our staff. An integrated international teamwill be delivering a one-stop shop service to all our international students and partners.

I hope this report demonstrates progress and achievement in delivering the University’s Internationalisation Strategy. We look forward to working with all colleagues and partners in the comingyears to fulfill our international ambition.

Dr Xinyu WuDirector of International DevelopmentOctober 2012

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Following the launch of the Bangor University InternationalizationStrategy in March 2011, the University has made initial progress infulfilling its ambition to become “an International University for theregion.” Colleges have now launched their own international development plans focusing on curriculum development, international student support, and staff and student outward mobility.

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CONTENTS

International Marketing & Recruitment

International Summer School

Study Abroad

Partnership Development

ChinaBahrainBrazil

International Student Experience

English Language Support

Investment in Staff

International Education CentreOffice Structure

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There is an increased understanding of what constitutes a true international university among Bangor staff. The University is working towards clearlydemonstrating a strong physical global footprint: a sizable body of international students (18% of Bangorstudents are from outside the EU in 2012-13) and faculty (25% of Bangor academics are from outside theUK); a strongly internationalised course content and delivery mechanism; and a suitable number of opportunities for various types of overseas study.

In 2011-12, we continued to benefit from the engagement of senior staff including the Vice Chancellor and Council members representing the Uni-versity and the Welsh Higher Education Sector aroundthe world. High profile visits to China, Brazil and the USfrom the University gave the Bangor brand maximumexposure on the international higher education stage.The Vice Chancellor’s visit to China in October 2011supported by Bangor Law School has secured aConfucius Institute for the University, which was successfully launched in September 2012 by the WelshFirst Minister, Carwyn Jones.

The international collaborative provision was a part ofthe QAA institutional review, which took place in May2012. The positive outcome of the review provided uswith the confidence to develop a comprehensive international partnership development strategy with afocus on Transnational Education (TNE).

A significant milestone was the successful validationof an MBA programme in China, in collaboration withone of the most prestigious Chinese universities, Research Institute of Tsinghua University. The programme will be delivered in its Shenzhen andShanghai centers from 2012-13.

The much anticipated £2.5 million Rathbone wing renovation project was completed in June 2011, whichprovided the 7 teams within the International EducationCentre (IEC) with a high quality purposed built officebuilding, and our students some appropriate space tointeract with our staff. An integrated international teamwill be delivering a one-stop shop service to all our international students and partners.

I hope this report demonstrates progress and achievement in delivering the University’s Internationalisation Strategy. We look forward to working with all colleagues and partners in the comingyears to fulfill our international ambition.

Dr Xinyu WuDirector of International DevelopmentOctober 2012

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Following the launch of the Bangor University InternationalizationStrategy in March 2011, the University has made initial progress infulfilling its ambition to become “an International University for theregion.” Colleges have now launched their own international development plans focusing on curriculum development, international student support, and staff and student outward mobility.

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CONTENTS

International Marketing & Recruitment

International Summer School

Study Abroad

Partnership Development

ChinaBahrainBrazil

International Student Experience

English Language Support

Investment in Staff

International Education CentreOffice Structure

3-6

7-10

11-12

13-20

13-181920

21-22

23

25

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One key performance indicator of internationalisation for any university is the proportion of international students within the institution’s overall population.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING& RECRUITMENT

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One key performance indicator of internationalisation for any university is the proportion of international students within the institution’s overall population.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING& RECRUITMENT

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09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

China 494 651 683 865

Bahrain 64 66 91 82

USA 110 99 93 55

India 90 117 69 62

Iraq 50 57 38 49

Saudi 166 138 44 74

Nigeria 21 43 65 38

Malaysia 41 37 29 30

Libya 50 36 32 15

Kuwait 6 11 26 28

Singapore 14 14 20 20

09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

Business 727 867 991 1,100

Law 48 95 96 88

Psychology 40 72 73 77

Biological Sciences 36 68 73 56

Environment, Natural Resources & Geography

78 61 51 54

Chemistry 35 37 41 18

Electronic Engineering 16 11 33 33

Ocean Science 8 19 26 20

Computer Science 18 26 25 27

Top recruitment subjects

The centralised admission process was fully in operation and fast turn around time for offers wereachieved across all programmes throughout the year.The smooth communication between IEC and academicSchools was key to the efficiency in the admissionsprocess. Plans are underway for further collaborationbetween the IEC and Schools on early conversion.

A number of external factors continued to have a negative impact on our recruitment:

• Poor Guardian and Times league table performance (Promotions were carried out around our top 300 University worldwide ranking by Times Higher.)

• The removal of PSW visa and general poor graduate employment prospects

• Bad publicity of UK (immigration policy and strict English language requirements)

• Continued political turbulence in Libya and Nigeria

• Increased competition from Canada, America and other UK institutions

Top recruitment markets

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING& RECRUITMENT

By the end of 2012-13 academic year non-EU international students are expected to increase to 18%of the total student population, or 1660 in total with a breakdown of 10.5% undergraduate, 49% postgraduatetaught and 35% postgraduate research. Registrationnumbers so far suggest a satisfactory recruitment performance for 2012-13.1

The postgraduate research (PGR) registration numberat the time of reporting is disappointing. The numbermay increase during the academic year as registrationof PGR programmes happens throughout the year.However, the main reason of the poor PGR recruitmentperformance is the funding difficulties experienced inthe Middle East, particularly Libya.

Social and digital media campaigns for recruitmentwere piloted in America, India, HK and Nigeria in 2011-12. The aim of recruitment has been to grow smallermarkets, recruit into a broader range of subjects. Thiswill continue with targeted marketing campaigns,which involve alumni, and a more effective scholarshipscheme.

Undergraduate applications were brought online in November 2011, which encouraged individual applications significantly. More than 2300 UG applications were processed this year, which represented an 18% increase over last year, while thePGT application number was increased by 23%. However, low conversion rate (offer to accept) at PGlevel in most subject areas continued to be a problem.

International student numbers (FTE) over four years

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1. Figures are provided by Bangor University’s Planning and Resources Office as of 1 November 2012.These may change with further registration and semester two intake in February 2013.

09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

China 494 651 683 865

Bahrain 64 66 91 82

USA 110 99 93 55

India 90 117 69 62

Iraq 50 57 38 49

Saudi 166 138 44 74

Nigeria 21 43 65 38

Malaysia 41 37 29 30

Libya 50 36 32 15

Kuwait 6 11 26 28

Singapore 14 14 20 20

09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

Business 727 867 991 1,100

Law 48 95 96 88

Psychology 40 72 73 77

Biological Sciences 36 68 73 56

Environment, Natural Resources & Geography

78 61 51 54

Chemistry 35 37 41 18

Electronic Engineering 16 11 33 33

Ocean Science 8 19 26 20

Computer Science 18 26 25 27

Top recruitment subjects

The centralised admission process was fully in operation and fast turn around time for offers wereachieved across all programmes throughout the year.The smooth communication between IEC and academicSchools was key to the efficiency in the admissionsprocess. Plans are underway for further collaborationbetween the IEC and Schools on early conversion.

A number of external factors continued to have a negative impact on our recruitment:

• Poor Guardian and Times league table performance (Promotions were carried out around our top 300 University worldwide ranking by Times Higher.)

• The removal of PSW visa and general poor graduate employment prospects

• Bad publicity of UK (immigration policy and strict English language requirements)

• Continued political turbulence in Libya and Nigeria

• Increased competition from Canada, America and other UK institutions

Top recruitment markets

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING& RECRUITMENT

By the end of 2012-13 academic year non-EU international students are expected to increase to 18%of the total student population, or 1660 in total with a breakdown of 10.5% undergraduate, 49% postgraduatetaught and 35% postgraduate research. Registrationnumbers so far suggest a satisfactory recruitment performance for 2012-13.1

The postgraduate research (PGR) registration numberat the time of reporting is disappointing. The numbermay increase during the academic year as registrationof PGR programmes happens throughout the year.However, the main reason of the poor PGR recruitmentperformance is the funding difficulties experienced inthe Middle East, particularly Libya.

Social and digital media campaigns for recruitmentwere piloted in America, India, HK and Nigeria in 2011-12. The aim of recruitment has been to grow smallermarkets, recruit into a broader range of subjects. Thiswill continue with targeted marketing campaigns,which involve alumni, and a more effective scholarshipscheme.

Undergraduate applications were brought online in November 2011, which encouraged individual applications significantly. More than 2300 UG applications were processed this year, which represented an 18% increase over last year, while thePGT application number was increased by 23%. However, low conversion rate (offer to accept) at PGlevel in most subject areas continued to be a problem.

International student numbers (FTE) over four years

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1. Figures are provided by Bangor University’s Planning and Resources Office as of 1 November 2012.These may change with further registration and semester two intake in February 2013.

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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

More than 80 students around the world attended the 2012 International Summer School between July and August, a significant increase on the number of participants in 2011.

In collaboration with Cardiff and Aberystwyth Universities, Bangor welcomed the return of the Fulbright Summer Institute in July. Eight FulbrightScholars, who are among the American’s brightest undergraduate students spent two weeks at BangorUniversity, studying Wales’ industrial heritage. They explored the impact of such industries as tourism, slatemining and highland agriculture, and how a small nation can maintain its identity in a global era. In addition, for the first time the six weeks courses offeredby the three Welsh institutions were accredited with 20 University credits (about 6 US credits).

The Bilingualism summer school had a great debut inJuly. It attracted researchers and students from 22countries. Leading researchers in the field of Bilingualism, Linguistics, Psychology and Social Sciences from Bangor University, Cambridge University, University of Reading, Aix-Marseille University, University of Maryland, City University ofNew York, and McGill University gave talks at the summer school. A one day symposium was also organised during the summer school to give participants an opportunity to present their own workand obtain feedback. The Anglesey based famouswriter and broadcaster David Crystal gave a key notespeech, which was the highlight of the Bilingualismsummer school.

“Amazing Welsh experience that I

will never forget. Will definitely

recommend to other students.”

Christine Marie Goddard, University of South Florida

“Bangor is a beautiful place, and I had a fantastic time working

with the tutors and interacting with other students.”

Yang RenShanghai University

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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

More than 80 students around the world attended the 2012 International Summer School between July and August, a significant increase on the number of participants in 2011.

In collaboration with Cardiff and Aberystwyth Universities, Bangor welcomed the return of the Fulbright Summer Institute in July. Eight FulbrightScholars, who are among the American’s brightest undergraduate students spent two weeks at BangorUniversity, studying Wales’ industrial heritage. They explored the impact of such industries as tourism, slatemining and highland agriculture, and how a small nation can maintain its identity in a global era. In addition, for the first time the six weeks courses offeredby the three Welsh institutions were accredited with 20 University credits (about 6 US credits).

The Bilingualism summer school had a great debut inJuly. It attracted researchers and students from 22countries. Leading researchers in the field of Bilingualism, Linguistics, Psychology and Social Sciences from Bangor University, Cambridge University, University of Reading, Aix-Marseille University, University of Maryland, City University ofNew York, and McGill University gave talks at the summer school. A one day symposium was also organised during the summer school to give participants an opportunity to present their own workand obtain feedback. The Anglesey based famouswriter and broadcaster David Crystal gave a key notespeech, which was the highlight of the Bilingualismsummer school.

“Amazing Welsh experience that I

will never forget. Will definitely

recommend to other students.”

Christine Marie Goddard, University of South Florida

“Bangor is a beautiful place, and I had a fantastic time working

with the tutors and interacting with other students.”

Yang RenShanghai University

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• Lucy O'Carroll, UK, Bangor University

• Yang Xiaoyu, China, Bangor University

• Eddie Campbell, UK, Bangor University

• Catherine Suddaby, UK, A Levels

• Kristin Lissel, UK, Bangor University

• Wang Jueying, China, Bangor University

• Ngoc Hoang Pearl, Vietnam, Bangor University

• Janette Stone, UK, Bangor University

• Jialin Xiaoyu, China, Bangor University

• Coreen Moore, UK, Bangor University

• Chinmay Tamhaney, India, Bangor University

• Katie Lu, China, Bangor University

“I enjoyed all the key notes. A veryrewarding summer school”

Lucija Medojevic - Bilingualism Summer School

University of Western Sydney

• Jelske Dijkstra, Netherlands, Leeuwarden

• Ifigeneia Dosi, Greece, Aristotle University of

Thessaloniki

• Bozena Dubiel, Ireland, Dublin City University

• Bethanne Yoxsimer Paulsrud, Sweden, Stockholm

University

• Beinan Zhou, UK, Birmingham University

• Shanzi Zhu, China, ZAFU

Business, Finance & Leadership(sponsored by Santander)

• Claude Bendlac, France, FACO Paris

• Fevre Ophelie, France, FACO Paris

• Yu-Xi Zheng, China, Shanghai University

• Ning Guo, China, Shanghai University

• Chaoyi Wang, China, Shanghai University

• Yang Ren, China, Shanghai University

• Abdelhamid Krair, Libya, Bangor University

• Xiaoxu Wen, China, Bangor University

• Xiangyuan Zuo, China, Bangor University

American Fulbright group 10

American Fulbright

• Ian Campell, Rich University, Texas

• Gary Yin, University of Illinois at

Urbaba-Champaign, Illinois

• Macey Danielle Beal, University of Nebraska -

Lincoln, Nebraska

• Daniel James Gibson, University of Washington

• Christine Marie Goddard, University of South

Florida

• Clara Martinez, Linfield College, Oregon

• Emily Elizabeth Mixon, University of Texas at Austin,

• Alexandra Lynn Rawlings, University of Louisville,

Kentucky

International Summer SchoolClass of 2012

Bilingualism• Helmet Akturk Drake, Sweden, Stockholm University

• Michela Albl-Mikasa, Germany, Zurich University of

Applied Sciences

• Shanley Allen, Germany, University of Kaiserslautern

• Kholoud Al-thubaiti, Saudi Arabia, Umm AlQura

University

• Abdualziz Alturki, UK, Lancaster University

• Natalia Banasik, Poland, Warsaw University

• Sanne Berends, Netherlands, University of Groningen

• Marie Josee Bisson, UK, University of Nottingham

• Sabine Burfin, France, Grenoble

• Aafke Buyl, Belgium, Vrije University Brussels

• Enriqueta Canseco-Gonzalez, USA, Reed College,

• Nicola Carty, Scotland, University of Glasgow

• Hui Chen, China, ZAFU

• Chieh-Hsiang Chuang, UK, University of Nottingham

• Eowyn Crisfield, Netherlands, Crisfield Educational

Consult

• Ana De Baise, Spain, European University Madrid

• Agata Dzieciolowska, Scotland, Edinburgh University

• Megan Devlin, Northern Ireland, University of Ulster

• Francesca Di Presa, Italy, University Ca Foscari,

Venezia

• Lysianne Dupont, Canada, University de Montreal

• Struys Esli, Belgium, Vrije University Brussels

• Sarah Fairchild, USA, Penn State University

• Neiloufar Family, Luxembourg, University of

Luxembourg

• Ana Maria Gonzalez Barrero, Canada, McGill University

• Oh Heesu, Japan, Nagoya University

• Nanda Klapwijk, South Africa, Stellenbosch University

• Kristina Kasparian, Canada, McGill University

• Kallopi Katsika, Germany, University of Kaiserslautern

• Eugina Kelbert, USA, Yale University

• Maria Kunevich, UK, Cambridge University

• Hanna Lantto, Finland, University of Helsinki

• Belem Lopez, USA, Texas A&M University

• Medojevic Lucija, Australia, University of Western

Sydney

• Alicia Mariscal Rios, Spain, Cadiz University

• Lisa Martinek, USA, Northeastern University

• Custodio Martins, PRC (China), University of Macau

• Guillermo Montero-Melis, Sweden, Stockholm

University

• Benat Muguruza, Basque, University of Basque Country

• Meulman Nienke,Netherlands, University of Groningen

• Galina Putjata, Germany, Tech University Dresden

• Hendritte Raudszus, Netherlands, Radboud University

Nijmegen

• Anne Reath Warren, Sweden, Stockholm University

• Maria Rombopoulou, Greece, University of Athens

• Guadalupe De los Santos, USA, University of Michigan

• Louah Sirri, France, University Paris Descartes

• Katharina Sternke-Hoffmann, Germany, Heinrich Heine

University Dusseldorf

• Isabel Tesada-Sanchez, Spain

• Maria Tsintavi, Greece, University of Athens

• Agnieszka Tytus, UK, Kings College, London

• Nia Williams, UK

• Evy Woumans, Belgium, Ghent University

• Yudan Yan, China, ZAFU

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• Lucy O'Carroll, UK, Bangor University

• Yang Xiaoyu, China, Bangor University

• Eddie Campbell, UK, Bangor University

• Catherine Suddaby, UK, A Levels

• Kristin Lissel, UK, Bangor University

• Wang Jueying, China, Bangor University

• Ngoc Hoang Pearl, Vietnam, Bangor University

• Janette Stone, UK, Bangor University

• Jialin Xiaoyu, China, Bangor University

• Coreen Moore, UK, Bangor University

• Chinmay Tamhaney, India, Bangor University

• Katie Lu, China, Bangor University

“I enjoyed all the key notes. A veryrewarding summer school”

Lucija Medojevic - Bilingualism Summer School

University of Western Sydney

• Jelske Dijkstra, Netherlands, Leeuwarden

• Ifigeneia Dosi, Greece, Aristotle University of

Thessaloniki

• Bozena Dubiel, Ireland, Dublin City University

• Bethanne Yoxsimer Paulsrud, Sweden, Stockholm

University

• Beinan Zhou, UK, Birmingham University

• Shanzi Zhu, China, ZAFU

Business, Finance & Leadership(sponsored by Santander)

• Claude Bendlac, France, FACO Paris

• Fevre Ophelie, France, FACO Paris

• Yu-Xi Zheng, China, Shanghai University

• Ning Guo, China, Shanghai University

• Chaoyi Wang, China, Shanghai University

• Yang Ren, China, Shanghai University

• Abdelhamid Krair, Libya, Bangor University

• Xiaoxu Wen, China, Bangor University

• Xiangyuan Zuo, China, Bangor University

American Fulbright group 10

American Fulbright

• Ian Campell, Rich University, Texas

• Gary Yin, University of Illinois at

Urbaba-Champaign, Illinois

• Macey Danielle Beal, University of Nebraska -

Lincoln, Nebraska

• Daniel James Gibson, University of Washington

• Christine Marie Goddard, University of South

Florida

• Clara Martinez, Linfield College, Oregon

• Emily Elizabeth Mixon, University of Texas at Austin,

• Alexandra Lynn Rawlings, University of Louisville,

Kentucky

International Summer SchoolClass of 2012

Bilingualism• Helmet Akturk Drake, Sweden, Stockholm University

• Michela Albl-Mikasa, Germany, Zurich University of

Applied Sciences

• Shanley Allen, Germany, University of Kaiserslautern

• Kholoud Al-thubaiti, Saudi Arabia, Umm AlQura

University

• Abdualziz Alturki, UK, Lancaster University

• Natalia Banasik, Poland, Warsaw University

• Sanne Berends, Netherlands, University of Groningen

• Marie Josee Bisson, UK, University of Nottingham

• Sabine Burfin, France, Grenoble

• Aafke Buyl, Belgium, Vrije University Brussels

• Enriqueta Canseco-Gonzalez, USA, Reed College,

• Nicola Carty, Scotland, University of Glasgow

• Hui Chen, China, ZAFU

• Chieh-Hsiang Chuang, UK, University of Nottingham

• Eowyn Crisfield, Netherlands, Crisfield Educational

Consult

• Ana De Baise, Spain, European University Madrid

• Agata Dzieciolowska, Scotland, Edinburgh University

• Megan Devlin, Northern Ireland, University of Ulster

• Francesca Di Presa, Italy, University Ca Foscari,

Venezia

• Lysianne Dupont, Canada, University de Montreal

• Struys Esli, Belgium, Vrije University Brussels

• Sarah Fairchild, USA, Penn State University

• Neiloufar Family, Luxembourg, University of

Luxembourg

• Ana Maria Gonzalez Barrero, Canada, McGill University

• Oh Heesu, Japan, Nagoya University

• Nanda Klapwijk, South Africa, Stellenbosch University

• Kristina Kasparian, Canada, McGill University

• Kallopi Katsika, Germany, University of Kaiserslautern

• Eugina Kelbert, USA, Yale University

• Maria Kunevich, UK, Cambridge University

• Hanna Lantto, Finland, University of Helsinki

• Belem Lopez, USA, Texas A&M University

• Medojevic Lucija, Australia, University of Western

Sydney

• Alicia Mariscal Rios, Spain, Cadiz University

• Lisa Martinek, USA, Northeastern University

• Custodio Martins, PRC (China), University of Macau

• Guillermo Montero-Melis, Sweden, Stockholm

University

• Benat Muguruza, Basque, University of Basque Country

• Meulman Nienke,Netherlands, University of Groningen

• Galina Putjata, Germany, Tech University Dresden

• Hendritte Raudszus, Netherlands, Radboud University

Nijmegen

• Anne Reath Warren, Sweden, Stockholm University

• Maria Rombopoulou, Greece, University of Athens

• Guadalupe De los Santos, USA, University of Michigan

• Louah Sirri, France, University Paris Descartes

• Katharina Sternke-Hoffmann, Germany, Heinrich Heine

University Dusseldorf

• Isabel Tesada-Sanchez, Spain

• Maria Tsintavi, Greece, University of Athens

• Agnieszka Tytus, UK, Kings College, London

• Nia Williams, UK

• Evy Woumans, Belgium, Ghent University

• Yudan Yan, China, ZAFU

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“An amazing way to see a differentculture whilst continuing your

education”

Matthew Howe on his visit to University of British Columbia

studying a BSc in the School of Enviornment, Natural Resources & Geography

“Fantastic programme - best way to learn about

Chinese culture”

Stephen Clear on his visit to Shanghai University Summer School

studying for a PhD in Law

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STUDY ABROAD

The value of a period of study spent abroad is undeniable. It underpinsthe University’s internationalisation strategy of making our studentsglobal citizens that are more attractive to potential employers.

A full year study abroad experience in addition to thenormal 3 year UG programme was introduced in Bangor for the first time, which gave Schools and students maximum flexibility in their course choices.Academic and financial support were provided to encourage students to embrace the life changing opportunity. 17 students were placed in top universitiesin America, Canada, Australian, Singapore, Norway,Netherland, France, and Germany in 2012-13 under thescheme.

The Easter and summer exchange and field trips continued to be popular among Bangor students. Morethan 60 students spent an average 2 weeks on suchprogramme. Destinations of study included America,Brazil, China and South Korea.

Study Abroad in Numbers

• 5 new worldwide exchange partners: RMIT, Victoria University, La Trobe, St Francis Xavier University, and University of British Columbia

• Erasmus contract increased by €41,000 from 2010-11 to €335,000 in 2011-12

• Compulsory mobility increased by 23% in 2011-12; and total number of mobility students reached over 150 .

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“An amazing way to see a differentculture whilst continuing your

education”

Matthew Howe on his visit to University of British Columbia

studying a BSc in the School of Enviornment, Natural Resources & Geography

“Fantastic programme - best way to learn about

Chinese culture”

Stephen Clear on his visit to Shanghai University Summer School

studying for a PhD in Law

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STUDY ABROAD

The value of a period of study spent abroad is undeniable. It underpinsthe University’s internationalisation strategy of making our studentsglobal citizens that are more attractive to potential employers.

A full year study abroad experience in addition to thenormal 3 year UG programme was introduced in Bangor for the first time, which gave Schools and students maximum flexibility in their course choices.Academic and financial support were provided to encourage students to embrace the life changing opportunity. 17 students were placed in top universitiesin America, Canada, Australian, Singapore, Norway,Netherland, France, and Germany in 2012-13 under thescheme.

The Easter and summer exchange and field trips continued to be popular among Bangor students. Morethan 60 students spent an average 2 weeks on suchprogramme. Destinations of study included America,Brazil, China and South Korea.

Study Abroad in Numbers

• 5 new worldwide exchange partners: RMIT, Victoria University, La Trobe, St Francis Xavier University, and University of British Columbia

• Erasmus contract increased by €41,000 from 2010-11 to €335,000 in 2011-12

• Compulsory mobility increased by 23% in 2011-12; and total number of mobility students reached over 150 .

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Working with the Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen (RITS), Bangor University successfully validated a MBA programme in RITS Shenzhen and Shanghai centres in June 2012. Beingthe very first overseas validation event, this is a significant milestone in Bangor’s transnational education development. The MBA programme (qualityassured by Bangor University) will provide young professionals in China with the very latest business management knowledge, skills and experience.

The programme meets the demands of working adultsfrom the two cosmopolitan cities in China. The first cohort welcomed approximately 100 students in thetwo centres. The Vice Chancellor, Professor JohnHughes led a delegation from Bangor University attended the opening ceremonies in both centres. Students enjoyed guest lectures delivered by ProfessorPhil Molyneux and Professor John Thornton from Bangor Business School.

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Confucius Institute Launch - September 2012

PARTNERSHIPDEVELOPMENT

Working in partnership with a wide range of reputable universitiesworldwide for academic exchange, research collaboration and capacity building is at the heart of our Internationalisation Strategy.

The IEC worked closely with the University’s Quality Assurance team in preparing for the QAA Institutional Review which took place in May. The significantprogress we made in designing and implementing acomprehensive procedure for establishing and managing various types of partnerships to safeguardthe quality of the collaborations paid off. Full confidence judgment was placed by QAA on our collaborative provision, which provided the Universitywith a solid foundation and confidence to continue ourpartnership development.

China

The University has over 800 Chinese students and theyrepresent the largest single country group in Bangor.The challenge for recruitment in China is no longer volume. Subject diversity and quality are the key determinants of Bangor’s approach to recruitment inChina going forward. Partnership development for profile enhancement, research collaboration, alumninetwork and graduate employability constitutes a central part of the University’s mission in China, andthe Beijing Office, in its second year of operation, playsa key role in the mission.

One highlight in Bangor’s China relations this year hasbeen the establishment of the Confucius Institute following a year long discussion and preparation withthe China University of Political Science & Law. The Institute was officially launched at Bangor University inSeptember 2012 by the Welsh First Minister CarwynJones, in the presence of Mr SHEN Yang, Minister-Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy. The Confucius Institute in Bangor will play a key role sharing Chineseculture and learning with schools and cultural organisations in North Wales and North West England,as it develops a program of cultural activities. The Confucius Institute in Bangor will provide our studentsand the local community with unprecedented access tomany remarkable aspects of Chinese culture and enhance the links between the two countries.

A week of cultural and academic events, which wereopen to the public, followed the launch to mark the im-portance of the occasion. A series of free Seminars andexhibitions ran at the University that reflect the culturalactivities to be provided to schools and the communityby the Institute. They include interests such as Chinesecalligraphy, music, cuisine, clothing, dance,history andcinema.

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Working with the Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen (RITS), Bangor University successfully validated a MBA programme in RITS Shenzhen and Shanghai centres in June 2012. Beingthe very first overseas validation event, this is a significant milestone in Bangor’s transnational education development. The MBA programme (qualityassured by Bangor University) will provide young professionals in China with the very latest business management knowledge, skills and experience.

The programme meets the demands of working adultsfrom the two cosmopolitan cities in China. The first cohort welcomed approximately 100 students in thetwo centres. The Vice Chancellor, Professor JohnHughes led a delegation from Bangor University attended the opening ceremonies in both centres. Students enjoyed guest lectures delivered by ProfessorPhil Molyneux and Professor John Thornton from Bangor Business School.

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Confucius Institute Launch - September 2012

PARTNERSHIPDEVELOPMENT

Working in partnership with a wide range of reputable universitiesworldwide for academic exchange, research collaboration and capacity building is at the heart of our Internationalisation Strategy.

The IEC worked closely with the University’s Quality Assurance team in preparing for the QAA Institutional Review which took place in May. The significantprogress we made in designing and implementing acomprehensive procedure for establishing and managing various types of partnerships to safeguardthe quality of the collaborations paid off. Full confidence judgment was placed by QAA on our collaborative provision, which provided the Universitywith a solid foundation and confidence to continue ourpartnership development.

China

The University has over 800 Chinese students and theyrepresent the largest single country group in Bangor.The challenge for recruitment in China is no longer volume. Subject diversity and quality are the key determinants of Bangor’s approach to recruitment inChina going forward. Partnership development for profile enhancement, research collaboration, alumninetwork and graduate employability constitutes a central part of the University’s mission in China, andthe Beijing Office, in its second year of operation, playsa key role in the mission.

One highlight in Bangor’s China relations this year hasbeen the establishment of the Confucius Institute following a year long discussion and preparation withthe China University of Political Science & Law. The Institute was officially launched at Bangor University inSeptember 2012 by the Welsh First Minister CarwynJones, in the presence of Mr SHEN Yang, Minister-Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy. The Confucius Institute in Bangor will play a key role sharing Chineseculture and learning with schools and cultural organisations in North Wales and North West England,as it develops a program of cultural activities. The Confucius Institute in Bangor will provide our studentsand the local community with unprecedented access tomany remarkable aspects of Chinese culture and enhance the links between the two countries.

A week of cultural and academic events, which wereopen to the public, followed the launch to mark the im-portance of the occasion. A series of free Seminars andexhibitions ran at the University that reflect the culturalactivities to be provided to schools and the communityby the Institute. They include interests such as Chinesecalligraphy, music, cuisine, clothing, dance,history andcinema.

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Bangor University visit to Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT)

RITS MBA Validation

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University Partner Staff Outgoing / Incoming visit

1 China University of Political Science President Jin Huang Outgoing & Incoming

2 Hanban (Headquarter of Confucius Institute)

Director Linlin Xu Outgoing

3 Henai Univeristy of Technology President Lumin Wang Outgoing & Incoming

4 Hohai University VP for Research, Hongwu Tang Outgoing (twice)

5 Hunan University VP for Research, Prof Shou Chen Outgoing

6 Central South University President Yaoxue Zhang Outgoing

7 East China Normal University Vice Dean of Ersturaine & Coastal Graduate School, Xiuzhen Li Head of Marine Chemistry, YunxuanZhou

Outgoing

8 Shanghai Ocean University VP for International, Junsheng Zhong Outgoing

9 China Ocean University Director of International, Tong ZhangDean of Physical & EnvironmentalOceanography, Yonghong Wang

Outgoing

10 Suzhou University of Science & Technology President Zhigang Chen Outgoing

11 Changzhaou University Council Chair Gudong Shi Outgoing & Incoming

12 Research Institute of Tsinghau Shenzhen VC, Dr Weiqing Liu Outgoing & Incoming

13 Central South University of Forestry & Technology (CSUFT)

President Huaiyun Zhou Outgoing & Incoming

14 Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai Campus Dean of Business School, Prof Zhou Incoming

Engaging with Chinese Universities - High profile visits

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Bangor University visit to Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT)

RITS MBA Validation

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1 China University of Political Science President Jin Huang Outgoing & Incoming

2 Hanban (Headquarter of Confucius Institute)

Director Linlin Xu Outgoing

3 Henai Univeristy of Technology President Lumin Wang Outgoing & Incoming

4 Hohai University VP for Research, Hongwu Tang Outgoing (twice)

5 Hunan University VP for Research, Prof Shou Chen Outgoing

6 Central South University President Yaoxue Zhang Outgoing

7 East China Normal University Vice Dean of Ersturaine & Coastal Graduate School, Xiuzhen Li Head of Marine Chemistry, YunxuanZhou

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8 Shanghai Ocean University VP for International, Junsheng Zhong Outgoing

9 China Ocean University Director of International, Tong ZhangDean of Physical & EnvironmentalOceanography, Yonghong Wang

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10 Suzhou University of Science & Technology President Zhigang Chen Outgoing

11 Changzhaou University Council Chair Gudong Shi Outgoing & Incoming

12 Research Institute of Tsinghau Shenzhen VC, Dr Weiqing Liu Outgoing & Incoming

13 Central South University of Forestry & Technology (CSUFT)

President Huaiyun Zhou Outgoing & Incoming

14 Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai Campus Dean of Business School, Prof Zhou Incoming

Engaging with Chinese Universities - High profile visits

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Brazil

Brazil as an emerging market becomes increasingly important to our partnership building. During the year, we actively engaged with the Brazil Science Without Borders scholarship scheme. 4 undergraduate students havestarted their year abroad in Electronic Engineering and Ocean Sciences.

The Science without Borders (SwB) scholarshipscheme funded by the Brazilian government intendsto provide full financial support to 100,000 Brazilianstudents to study abroad over the next four years. Thefunding will support Brazilian Undergraduate andPhD students to undertake one year full time studywith a 3 month industrial placement in the UK.

With the launch of the scheme in February 2012, theVice Chancellor led a group of Bangor academics toBrazil in April. The mission of the trip is to raise Bangor’s awareness among the universities and funding bodies with a clear message that Bangor is ahigh quality STEM programme provider with cuttingedge, relevant research conducted by world-class researchers. The SwB scheme allows us to developlong-term research partnerships with top institutionsin areas of national priorities such as oceanography,environmental science and conservation, biological sciences, electronic engineering etc.

The Bangor delegation met with the two largest univer-sities in Sao Paulo, UNESP and USP, which led to twoMoUs formed with both universities over the summer.The group also met government agencies CAPES whichcoordinates the SwB project on behalf of the Brazil gov-ernment. The most rewarding meeting was perhapswith the Sao Paulo State research funding bodyFAPESP. A joint pump prime research fund was set upby Bangor and FAPESP to initiate and support researchexchange and development between Bangor Universityand Sao Paulo State universities. The call for proposalwill be released in the autumn of 2012. We anticipatejoint research with some of Sao Paulo universities thatwe already work with, but also new partnership devel-oped over the next two years.

Celso Lafer, President of FAPESP and Professor David Shepherd, Deputy Vice Chancellor,

Bangor University

Professor Julio Cezar Durigan, President of UNESP andProfessor John Hughes, Vice Chancellor of

Bangor University

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Bahrain

The partnership between BangorBusiness School and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance isone of our most successful articulations in terms of the studentnumber and quality.

About 90 Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance(BIBF) diploma students join Bangor Business Schooleach year for a top up programme which leads to a BA(Hons) degree in Banking and Finance. This makes Bangor by far the top UK university recruiting inBahrain. Bangor is popular among the Bahraini students, not only because of the high reputation of ourbanking and finance programme, but also the dedicatedsupport provided to the group, as well as the friendlyand safe environment of the area. A visit by BIBF CEOand Bahrain embassy cultural attaché early this yearenhanced our relationship with BIBF further.

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Brazil

Brazil as an emerging market becomes increasingly important to our partnership building. During the year, we actively engaged with the Brazil Science Without Borders scholarship scheme. 4 undergraduate students havestarted their year abroad in Electronic Engineering and Ocean Sciences.

The Science without Borders (SwB) scholarshipscheme funded by the Brazilian government intendsto provide full financial support to 100,000 Brazilianstudents to study abroad over the next four years. Thefunding will support Brazilian Undergraduate andPhD students to undertake one year full time studywith a 3 month industrial placement in the UK.

With the launch of the scheme in February 2012, theVice Chancellor led a group of Bangor academics toBrazil in April. The mission of the trip is to raise Bangor’s awareness among the universities and funding bodies with a clear message that Bangor is ahigh quality STEM programme provider with cuttingedge, relevant research conducted by world-class researchers. The SwB scheme allows us to developlong-term research partnerships with top institutionsin areas of national priorities such as oceanography,environmental science and conservation, biological sciences, electronic engineering etc.

The Bangor delegation met with the two largest univer-sities in Sao Paulo, UNESP and USP, which led to twoMoUs formed with both universities over the summer.The group also met government agencies CAPES whichcoordinates the SwB project on behalf of the Brazil gov-ernment. The most rewarding meeting was perhapswith the Sao Paulo State research funding bodyFAPESP. A joint pump prime research fund was set upby Bangor and FAPESP to initiate and support researchexchange and development between Bangor Universityand Sao Paulo State universities. The call for proposalwill be released in the autumn of 2012. We anticipatejoint research with some of Sao Paulo universities thatwe already work with, but also new partnership devel-oped over the next two years.

Celso Lafer, President of FAPESP and Professor David Shepherd, Deputy Vice Chancellor,

Bangor University

Professor Julio Cezar Durigan, President of UNESP andProfessor John Hughes, Vice Chancellor of

Bangor University

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Bahrain

The partnership between BangorBusiness School and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance isone of our most successful articulations in terms of the studentnumber and quality.

About 90 Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance(BIBF) diploma students join Bangor Business Schooleach year for a top up programme which leads to a BA(Hons) degree in Banking and Finance. This makes Bangor by far the top UK university recruiting inBahrain. Bangor is popular among the Bahraini students, not only because of the high reputation of ourbanking and finance programme, but also the dedicatedsupport provided to the group, as well as the friendlyand safe environment of the area. A visit by BIBF CEOand Bahrain embassy cultural attaché early this yearenhanced our relationship with BIBF further.

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Bangor UK

Overall learning across all key areas 88% 87%

Overall Support 91% 90%

English Support 90% 88%

Virtual learning 90% 88%

Internet access 83% 79%

Safety 91% 87%

Good place to be 92% 89%

Bangor UK

Registration 81% 87%

Welcome 73% 76%

Career services 81% 86%

Work experience 64% 66%

Multicultural 86% 90%

Facility (sports & social) 86% 90%

Highlight of Bangor International Student Barometer Strength’s compared with UK average

Highlight of Bangor International Student Barometer Weaknesses compared to UK average

“Bangor is an optimistic, multicultural, friendly environment with generous support for its students - helping you to prepare

for study and future challenges.”

Syed Ajijur Rahman from Bangladeshstudying for a PhD in Agroforestry

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTEXPERIENCE

Bangor is proud that the “Bangor experience” extendsto all of its students. We recognize the additional challenges our international students and their familiesface as they study and live in a new country, and we invest resources to provide the best possible supportto them. This is reflected in the appointment of two newstaff members in the International Student Support Office. The increased resource has enabled the officeto improve its profile in terms of literature, web pages,social networking sites and a comprehensive calendarof social events.

As in previous years, the International Student Ambassador scheme coordinated by the Office contributed greatly to the various support offered toour new international students. In 2010-11, 10 StudentAmbassadors representing different countries and regions worked hard with the team to provide varioussupport including arrival, learning, living and social integration.

High satisfactory rates in most areas were received inthe 2011-12 Autumn International Student Barometer(ISB). There are areas which need urgent attention.Plans were put in place to improve the welcome programme and registration process for internationalstudents in September 2012. The IEC and Student Services are working closely to address students concerns over work experience and employability. Therecent appointments of PVC for Student Experiencesand Head of Careers will put focus on enhancing all students Bangor experience and in particular their employability.

21 Bangor’s International Student Ambassador’s 2011 - 2012Bangor’s International Student Ambassadors 2011–2012

Bangor UK

Overall learning across all key areas 88% 87%

Overall Support 91% 90%

English Support 90% 88%

Virtual learning 90% 88%

Internet access 83% 79%

Safety 91% 87%

Good place to be 92% 89%

Bangor UK

Registration 81% 87%

Welcome 73% 76%

Career services 81% 86%

Work experience 64% 66%

Multicultural 86% 90%

Facility (sports & social) 86% 90%

Highlight of Bangor International Student Barometer Strength’s compared with UK average

Highlight of Bangor International Student Barometer Weaknesses compared to UK average

“Bangor is an optimistic, multicultural, friendly environment with generous support for its students - helping you to prepare

for study and future challenges.”

Syed Ajijur Rahman from Bangladeshstudying for a PhD in Agroforestry

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTEXPERIENCE

Bangor is proud that the “Bangor experience” extendsto all of its students. We recognize the additional challenges our international students and their familiesface as they study and live in a new country, and we invest resources to provide the best possible supportto them. This is reflected in the appointment of two newstaff members in the International Student Support Office. The increased resource has enabled the officeto improve its profile in terms of literature, web pages,social networking sites and a comprehensive calendarof social events.

As in previous years, the International Student Ambassador scheme coordinated by the Office contributed greatly to the various support offered toour new international students. In 2010-11, 10 StudentAmbassadors representing different countries and regions worked hard with the team to provide varioussupport including arrival, learning, living and social integration.

High satisfactory rates in most areas were received inthe 2011-12 Autumn International Student Barometer(ISB). There are areas which need urgent attention.Plans were put in place to improve the welcome programme and registration process for internationalstudents in September 2012. The IEC and Student Services are working closely to address students concerns over work experience and employability. Therecent appointments of PVC for Student Experiencesand Head of Careers will put focus on enhancing all students Bangor experience and in particular their employability.

21 Bangor’s International Student Ambassador’s 2011 - 2012

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT

A comprehensive pre-sessional academic English and in-sessionalsubject specific English programme delivered by a dedicated professional team in Bangor enabled our international students tofulfill their potential.

2011-12 proved to be a successful year for ELCOS withits courses being successfully revalidated. Over 200students enrolled on summer pre-sessional courses.However, UKBA’s new English requirement introducedin May 2011 affected recruitment onto the 42 week pre-sessional programme and we anticipate further decline in the next a couple of years.

Bangor’s pre-sessional English programme providesan invaluable experience to our new international students. In addition to the day classes, it provides 1 to1 tuition, evening writing support, conversation club,and local and International Culture programme. A social programme was also made available by the Student Support Office throughout the summer, whichencouraged the pre-sessional students to interact withother international students on campus. The ELCOSteaching and support staff and other IEC offices createda positive and friendly learning environment. Very positive feedback from students was received duringthe Interantional Student Barometer Survey (ISB) aswell as from partner universities.

The in-sessional English courses that provide ongoingsubject specific English support recruited well thisyear, and have expanded from Business, Electronic Engineering, Chemistry, Linguistics to Psychology, Biology and Law.

One of the ELCOS teachers, David Brown, was secondedto work in our partner university in China for one semester. This proved to be useful experience that itimproved ELCOS’ understanding of English teaching inChina that in turn can inform our English course development. Such teaching support also enhanced ourworking relationship with the partner and will help withthe long term partnership development.

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David Brown with Chen Long from the English Department, Xianjian Institute of Education

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT

A comprehensive pre-sessional academic English and in-sessionalsubject specific English programme delivered by a dedicated professional team in Bangor enabled our international students tofulfill their potential.

2011-12 proved to be a successful year for ELCOS withits courses being successfully revalidated. Over 200students enrolled on summer pre-sessional courses.However, UKBA’s new English requirement introducedin May 2011 affected recruitment onto the 42 week pre-sessional programme and we anticipate further decline in the next a couple of years.

Bangor’s pre-sessional English programme providesan invaluable experience to our new international students. In addition to the day classes, it provides 1 to1 tuition, evening writing support, conversation club,and local and International Culture programme. A social programme was also made available by the Student Support Office throughout the summer, whichencouraged the pre-sessional students to interact withother international students on campus. The ELCOSteaching and support staff and other IEC offices createda positive and friendly learning environment. Very positive feedback from students was received duringthe Interantional Student Barometer Survey (ISB) aswell as from partner universities.

The in-sessional English courses that provide ongoingsubject specific English support recruited well thisyear, and have expanded from Business, Electronic Engineering, Chemistry, Linguistics to Psychology, Biology and Law.

One of the ELCOS teachers, David Brown, was secondedto work in our partner university in China for one semester. This proved to be useful experience that itimproved ELCOS’ understanding of English teaching inChina that in turn can inform our English course development. Such teaching support also enhanced ourworking relationship with the partner and will help withthe long term partnership development.

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David Brown with Chen Long from the English Department, Xianjian Institute of Education

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New staff appointments in the IEC in 2011-12

• Noor Al-Zubaidi, International Officer• Sukhjinder Bhatti, International Officer• Julie Peters, International Admissions Officer• Emyr Humphreys, Senior Clerical Officer• Ekaterina Videnskaya, Administrative Assistant

(Maternity cover) • Mandy Cutler, Marketing Office• Lowri Jones, Erasmus and Exchange Office

IEC staff promotion

• Manman Jones, Senior Admissions Officer• Kerry Roberts, Administrative Assistant• Lisa Buckley, Office Assistant

Working with HR and the Academic Development Unit,IEC delivered cross cultural competence training andvarious internationalisation workshops. Such trainingand workshops aim to help staff learn about and engage with different cultural perspectives, and explore a number of areas of potential cross-culturaldifference, such as communication, approach to learning, concept of time, approach to relationship andtask solving, and status and hierarchy.

Staff have responded positively. One member of staffcommented,

“I am more aware of the increasingly internationalized working environment inBangor, and appreciate more the challenges facing international students.”

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• Noor Al-Zubaidi, International Officer• Sukhjinder Bhatti, International Officer• Julie Peters, International Admissions Officer• Emyr Humphreys, Senior Clerical Officer• Ekaterina Videnskaya, Administrative Assistant

(Maternity cover) • Mandy Cutler, Marketing Office• Lowri Jones, Erasmus and Exchange Office

IEC staff promotion

• Manman Jones, Senior Admissions Officer• Kerry Roberts, Administrative Assistant• Lisa Buckley, Office Assistant

Working with HR and the Academic Development Unit,IEC delivered cross cultural competence training andvarious internationalisation workshops. Such trainingand workshops aim to help staff learn about and engage with different cultural perspectives, and explore a number of areas of potential cross-culturaldifference, such as communication, approach to learning, concept of time, approach to relationship andtask solving, and status and hierarchy.

Staff have responded positively. One member of staffcommented,

“I am more aware of the increasingly internationalized working environment inBangor, and appreciate more the challenges facing international students.”

Staff at the International Education Centre

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International Education CentreBangor UniversityBangorGwyneddLL57 2DGUK

T: +44 (0) 1248 382028E: international@bangor.ac.uk