Internationalising Higher Education

Benchmarking international operations of UK higher education institutions - structures, policies, costs and efficiencies
Alan Olsen, Director, Strategy Policy and Research in Education Ltd, Hong Kong, China, presents findings from the 2005-06 UK International Office Benchmarking Survey, commissioned by Hobsons plc, to promote discussion around the current situation - and best practice - in international student recruitment. This type of research has been carried out in Australia for several years and a similar model is now being employed in the UK. Delegates attending this session will be able to compare their own approach against the benchmarks provided and will be encouraged to reflect on such questions as: