Transcript Intro slides As at April 2004

Richard Larkins
Monash; International
Collaboration without
Boundaries
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Some Characterising Features of Monash University
Twin foci of excellence – teaching and research
A campus-based university, with campuses in
metropolitan, regional and international locations
A distinctive combination of research, research-led
teaching and internationalism
A deep commitment to cross-cultural communication
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Diversity
• Students from more than 130 countries
• 8 campuses: 6 in Australia, 1 in Malaysia
and 1 in South Africa
• Centres in Italy and United Kingdom
• Several study modes
• Pathway programs
• Thriving community
• 10 faculties
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What is the philosophy underlying
international focus
• Globalisation is here to stay
• Must prepare graduates to work in a global economy,
global companies – international perspective essential
• A network of alumni in many countries a huge benefit to
Monash and to Australia
• Understanding different cultures and religions
intellectually and emotionally rich and rewarding
• It will lead to a more peaceful and secure world
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International Activities
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Largest number of international students of any Australian university
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Monash College, MUFY and MUELC all provide important bridges
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Monash Abroad program successful and growing
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Curricula and experience must prepare students for a world where
national boundaries less and less relevant
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Overseas campuses and centres provide especial opportunities
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Joint research laboratories planned in California, India and close
partnerships with China
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Demographics of international students at Monash
Country of Permanent Residence - All Campuses
As at 31 August 2004
Japan
1%
Botswana
1%
Taiwan
1%
Korea (South)
1%
South Africa
1%
United States of America
1%
Norway
1%
Bangladesh
1%
Malaysia
23%
Viet Nam
1%
Sri Lanka
2%
Thailand
2%
India
5%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)
15%
Indonesia
9%
Singapore
13%
China (excl SARs &
Taiwan)
14%
Major countries:
Malaysia
Hong Kong
China
Singapore
Indonesia
India
Thailand
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
USA
Sth Africa
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Rationale for international campuses
• Real international engagement and perspective
that partnerships/twinning can never do
• Allows student mobility/experience – international study
opportunity for different phases of his/her education
(eg. Global BA)
• Allows research on global issues to be conducted on
global basis (eg. sustainability including water and
energy, public health, global movements, security,
regulatory affairs)
• Establishes visibility, reputation if done properly
NOT making money
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Monash University, Malaysia campus
• Growing steadily – 3,100 students
• Business, IT, Science and Arts, Engineering, Medicine
(accredited by AMC)
• New campus development underway, opens 2007
• Opportunity for 2-way exchanges of staff and students
• Building invaluable links with South-East Asia
• Unlike Monash South Africa, we have a business partner
– Monash controls academic standards
• Modest royalty stream – covers real costs
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Monash University, Malaysia campus
New campus, opening mid-2007
Current campus
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Monash South Africa
• Growing rapidly – 1500 students from all over
Southern Africa
Potential Benefits
• 2-way exchange of staff and students
• Africa is exciting and culturally diverse,
huge problems but huge potential
• Major role/partner in realisation of potential of
Africa – educational, research, trade and
business links of inestimable value to Monash
and its graduates, to Australia and to Africa
• Consistent with social justice objectives
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Monash South Africa
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International Centres
• Monash London Centre and Prato Centre
– successful in raising profile, building
links and study opportunities for
students and staff – important links to
Europe
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London and Prato Centres
London,
UK
Malaysia
Prato,
Italy
London
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Comprehensive Relationships with
Overseas Universities
• We are not members of a consortium
• We plan a number of specific bilateral
comprehensive relationships nurtured by
mutual investment – KCL, Newcastle-uponTyne, Purdue, research-intensive universities in
Israel
• Bench-marking, research collaboration, student
and staff exchange
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Plans in India
India:
• In process of establishing joint research
academy with IITB – research (basic and
applied), research higher degree training
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Plans in China
China:
• Already extensive research collaborations and
some teaching programs
• Plan for more intense relationship with Sichuan
University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, and
perhaps Zhongshan University
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Role of Monash College
• Provides intense teaching and English
language support for effective pathway
program to Monash University (Australia,
Malaysia and SA)
• Content specific bridging to year 2 of academic
programs
• Flexible and responsive additional programs
• Essential part of Monash University’s
international strategy
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Challenges with the International Approach
Chosen by Monash University
• Travel for staff is expensive and
demanding and leaves large carbon
footprint
• Only a limited number of students can
experience other campuses or centres
• Difficulty of reproducing Monash
experience on all campuses
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The Role of ICT
• Video conferencing to reduce travel
• “Virtual” international experience for students
across campuses – chat rooms, virtual campus
for all our students no matter entry point
• Research collaboration helped by state of the
art ICT connectivity
• Intercampus teaching by ICT – lectures on line,
podcasts, streaming etc, etc.
Monash must become the exemplar
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Summary
• Monash University believes that many benefits flow from
a strong international focus
• It means much more than having students come to
Australia from other parts of the world
• Education and research have the capacity to build
bridges between different nations and make the world a
better, more interesting and safer place
• Only by pushing the boundaries of ICT capability can we
pursue our international agenda and remain financially
sound
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