BUILA Conference 2014 - ‘What’s Next?’ – Draft Speaker Schedule
Time
Topic
Speaker
Wednesday 9 July
12.00–13.00
Registration & Buffet Lunch
13.00–17.00
Training for New International Staff
Naomi Allum, Deputy Head of International Office,
University of Glasgow, BUILA Executive
Adrienne Clarke, International Education Specialist
Kim Hadley, International Promotions Officer,
University of Portsmouth, BUILA executive
Jo Attwooll, Policy Advisor UUK
13.00–17.00
Directors Policy Forum
(Closed Session)
Vivienne Stern, Director, UK HE International Unit
Jo Attwooll, Policy Adviser, Universities UK
Rebecca Hughes, Director Higher Education, British
Council
Dominic Scott, Chief Executive, UKCISA
Evening/dinner options for delegates
The JMCC bar will be open and serving food until 21.00
Thursday 10 July
Breakfast
07.30–09.00
Registration
08.30–09.00
09.00–09.45
09.45–11.00
Welcome - Purpose/Theme & Housekeeping
Opening Address
The University environment: what changes lie ahead and how will
UK universities react to the removal of student caps?
Prof Christina Slade VC, Bath Spa University
Plenary 1
The International Environment
UK International Education Strategy
Vivienne Stern, UK HE International Unit
UKTI/ BIS Unit
11.00–11.30
Refreshments
11.30–12.30
Break Out 1
Worldwide Trends – Student Enrolments
Janet Ilieva Head of HEFCE Observatory
Break Out 2
Internationalising the Student Experience
Johanna Holtan, EUSA Internationalisation
Coordinator
Claire O’Leary University of Warwick
David Levinson
AGCAS Internationalisation Task Group
Assistant Director (Career Management), Newcastle
University
Break Out 3
New Immigration Bill
Jo Attwooll, Policy Advisor, UUK
Break Out 4
Sponsor Session
Cambridge Assessment
12.30–13.45
13.45–14.45
Lunch
Plenary 2
Innovations in International Recruitment: USA & Australian
Perspective
14.45–15.45
Break Out 5
Brazil
Home to the world’s 6th largest economy and the 5th largest population
and one of the BRIC nations, Brazil is seen by many as ‘the next big
thing’ in global education terms. But what opportunities exist for UK
universities to engage with Brazil?
15.45–16.15
16.15–17.15
Break Out 6
India
Despite the drop in enrolment of Indian students at UK universities,
India remains an important source of students for the UK. How are UK
universities facing the challenges in recruiting students and what do the
recent political changes in India herald?
Break Out 7
Sponsor Session
Refreshments
Break Out 8
Consultation Feedback
UCAS recently ran a series of consultation sessions with university
admissions and international office staff in response to feedback from
its stakeholders. This session gives the background to the review and
some insight into the response from the sector to date.
Break Out 9
China
China is the largest source of international students for most UK
universities. But is the market still growing, what changes can we
expect and how should the sector adapt to those challenges?
Prof Mitch Leventhal, Professor of Professional
Practice & Entrepreneurship, University at Albany
SUNY
Michelle Carlin, Director Student Recruitment, The
University of Sydney
Juliana Bertazzo
Academic Co-operation, Embassy of Brazil, London
Andrea Claire Edwards, Director International
Development & Mobility, University of Birmingham
Catriona McCarthy, The University of Edinburgh
Deepak Lalwani, Lalcap Ltd, Editor of India Report
Helen Foster, University of Nottingham
Scottish Consortium
i-graduate
Fiona Johnston, Head of international Strategy,
UCAS
Jeremy Chan, Regional Head of Research and
Consultancy for the British Council
Jazreel Goh, British Council
18.30–18.40
19.00–24.00
Break Out 10
Social Media /Digital Marketing
Sponsor Session
Transport to Conference Dinner
Drinks Reception, Conference Dinner and Ceilidh
Friday 11 July
Breakfast and checkout
07.30–09.30
Plenary 3
09.30–10.45
How to Exploit Alternative Recruitment Channels
10.45–11.15
11.15–12.15
Net Natives
Swansea University
Harry Walker, Industry Head Services & Education,
Google
Digital & Online Marketing
Mark Jeynes, Head of Education, OC&C Strategy
Refreshments
Break Out 11
Social Media for International Recruitment:
A Success Story
Jessica Winters, Head of Marketing, University of
Groningen
Jon Priestly Wolf Star
Future Trends
Break Out 12
Understanding the Student Market
Dr Tim Westlake, Director of the Student Experience
University of Manchester
Duncan Findlater,
Director, Client and External Relations, Hobsons
Break Out 13
Indonesia
If you are still referring to BRIC countries then you need to catch up.
Today the MINTs (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) are causing
all the excitement, but is this interest warranted? Are they the future?
With the world’s 4th largest population, Indonesia is predicted to be
ranked 7th in gross domestic product (GDP) by 2050; so what are the
characteristics of this emerging giant and what opportunities exist
there?
Richard Graham MP, Trade Envoy to Indonesia
Practitioner Panel
12.15–13.15
13.15–14.15
Lunch
Break Out 14
Are You Sure You Are Covered?
Kim Hadley, International Promotions Officer,
University of Portsmouth
Travel Guard
14.15–15.15
15.30
Break Out 15
The value of TNE
Potential Implications on Direct Recruitment
Neil Kemp, International Educational Consultant
Break Out 16
Africa
For many, Africa represents the best and most immediate opportunities
for international student enrolments, with established markets like
Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. But where will the new markets come
from? Ethiopia? Zimbabwe? Rwanda? We hear from a range of
experts on how the established markets are performing and where the
next opportunities are.
Break Out 17
Social Media / Digital Marketing Workshop
(small number workshop)
Plenary 4
Inspiring & Risk Taking!
Tim Hunt, Chief Executive World Student Advisors
Close & Depart
Helen Foster, University of Nottingham
Practitioner Panel
Net Natives
Mark Wood, Polar Explorer and Adventurer