Enhance your APAIE 2025 experience by starting the week with a workshop. Select from a program of 6 workshops, delivered by industry experts, all taking place at the APAIE 2025 venue, Yashobhoomi, on Monday 24 March, 2025.
• Workshop 1: Sustainability Action Kit: Tools and Best Practices for International Educators
• Workshop 2: Measuring the Impact of International Education:Tools, Strategies, Best Practices
• Workshop 4: Education Agent Management Masterclass - Delivering mutually beneficial outcomes
• Workshop 5: Developing a successful international office: Lessons learned
• Workshop 6: Setting up an International Branch Campus in GIFT City, India
Facilitators:
• Anitha Ramanna, Chief Operating Officer, Authentica, India
• Jo Byng, Director, International Strategy, Mobility and Operations, Western Sydney University, Australia
• Ailsa Lamont, Co-Founder and CEO, International Education Sustainability Group, Australia
• Steven McDonald, Manager, Learning Abroad (Short Programs), Western Sydney University, Australia
Sustainability is a buzz-word in international education, but how can we actually promote sustainability while promoting travel and learning abroad? This workshop provides insights from diverse actors who have achieved results: a university ranked 1st in sustainability in THE Impact rankings for three consecutive years; an organization that has developed world class tools for measuring climate action; and a study abroad provider that makes SDGs an integral part of programs. Through participating in this workshop international educators will gain insights into tools such as the Climate Action Barometer and best practices to promote carbon offsetting in study abroad. The workshop will engage participants in hands-on exercises that will equip them to lead their organization towards the goal of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Gain insights on ways in which senior administrators in universities can implement sustainable practices
• Acquire actionable tools for measuring environmental sustainability in international education
• Learn ways in which study abroad can be made more sustainable through climate-friendly program design and intentional focus on the UN SDGs
TARGET AUDIENCE:
International educators interested in sustainability; SDGs; program directors and organization leaders promoting climate action
TARGET AUDIENCE LEVEL:
All
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Facilitators:
• Kevin Koh, Head, SMU-X, Singapore Management University, Singapore
• Yuanto Kusnadi, Associate Professor of Accounting (Education); Academic Director, SMU-X, Singapore Management University, Singapore
• Derek Chiang, Senior Development Partner, SMU-X Office of the Provost, Singapore Management University, Singapore
This interactive three-hour workshop aims to empower educators, administrators, and policymakers with the knowledge and skills to effectively measure the impact of international education programs. Participants will explore the significance of impact assessment, gaining insights into various methodologies and tools that can be employed to evaluate program effectiveness. Through engaging presentations, group activities, and case study analyses, attendees will learn to identify key impact areas, apply both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and utilize practical assessment tools such as surveys and logic models. The workshop will also highlight best practices and successful examples from diverse contexts, providing a rich understanding of what contributes to effective impact measurement. In the final session, participants will collaboratively develop actionable impact measurement plans, fostering peer learning and immediate application of workshop concepts. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive framework to assess and enhance the outcomes of international education initiatives, ensuring they can make data-driven decisions to improve program quality and achieve desired educational goals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the significance of measuring the impact of international education.
• Explore different methodologies and tools for impact measurement.
• Analyze case studies to identify best practices.
• Develop an actionable plan for assessing the impact of international education programs.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Programme coordinators and faculty involved in curriculum and student development.
TARGET AUDIENCE LEVEL:
All
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Facilitators:
• Akhil Bhardwaj, Associate Dean & Director, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), India
• Representative from EdCIL
• Representative from the Association of Indian Universities
As India embarks on transformative educational reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, its higher education sector is increasingly focused on cultivating global citizenship and tackling significant global challenges. This joint session, hosted by O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), EdCIL, and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), will delve into how NEP 2020 enhances international partnerships and the pivotal role these collaborations play in developing sustainable and inclusive educational frameworks.
EdCIL, a leading education sector consultancy, will outline its role in facilitating partnerships between foreign universities and Indian institutions. It will provide guidance on navigating India’s regulatory environments, establishing legal frameworks, and ensuring compliance with NEP 2020. Through an in-depth exploration of the policy landscape, EdCIL will illuminate the extensive opportunities available for foreign universities to establish a presence in India.
AIU will contribute insights on academic equivalence and alignment, particularly for dual-degree programs and credit recognition, simplifying integration with Indian institutions and ensuring a smoother collaboration process. AIU’s role in fostering cross-border academic recognition will help foreign universities understand the framework for dual-degree initiatives in alignment with Indian institutions.
Additionally, JGU will present insights from its robust international collaborations, highlighting key areas of engagement:
• Short-Term Study Abroad Programs that provide immersive cultural and academic experiences, fostering connections and deepening a comprehensive understanding of global perspectives.
• Research Internships that promote collaborative projects addressing both global and local challenges.
• Faculty & Student Exchanges that enable the sharing of expertise and offer a cross-cultural learning experience, enriching academic practices across borders.
• Dual-Degree Programs that allow students to earn qualifications from both their home and partner institutions, enhancing academic credentials and global employability.
• Global Classrooms that leverage digital platforms to connect diverse student cohorts in an integrated global learning environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Provides practical pathways for foreign universities to engage with India’s rapidly expanding higher education market.
• Combines EdCIL's expertise in partnership facilitation, AIU’s support for dual-degree frameworks, and JGU’s success in establishing international collaborations, equipping foreign institutions to build impactful connections with Indian universities.
• Highlights alignment with Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), encouraging global universities to expand their reach while contributing to sustainable development efforts.
• Offers comprehensive insights into navigating India’s academic and regulatory landscape, facilitating effective participation in India’s burgeoning academic sector.
• Positions foreign institutions at the forefront of international higher education transformation, enhancing their global influence while contributing to the objectives of NEP 2020.
• By attending, foreign university representatives will gain strategic knowledge to foster meaningful collaborations, promoting global citizenship, sustainability, and shared educational excellence in alignment with India’s internationalization goals.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
• University Administrators and Leaders
• International Partnerships and Collaboration Officers
• Academic Program Directors
• Policy Makers and Consultants
• SDG Advocates
• International Education Consultants and Advisors
• Higher Education Researchers
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Facilitators:
• Oliver Fortescue, Partner & International Education Expert, Edified, Australia
• Shannagh Maak, Head of internaitonal Stakeholder Engagement External Relations, University of Glasgow (& BUILA), UK
• Sue Ng, Assistant Director, Student Recruitment (International) Global Student Recruitment, RMIT University, Australia
• Kshitij Garg, Managing Director, Estero, India / New Zealand
For many institutions, education agents are a mainstay of international student recruitment and deliver a valuable service to students and their families and institutions, yet they are often vilified by the press due to a small number of unethical organisations. In this session we will use UK and Australian research and live case studies from expert practitioners to build a toolkit for effectively selecting, training, supporting, and managing these relationships, with the goal of delivering a highquality recruitment experience to prospective students. The workshop will be interactive deploying social learning tasks to refine best practice approaches and highlight key measures of success. The panel will provide examples of implementing best practice in their own organisations and how developing strong partnerships leads to mutually beneficial outcomes and a fantastic prospective student experience. Participants will come away with a set of practical tools and documents that they can immediately deploy to refine their partnerships with education agents and recruitment partners.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will be equipped with a set of tools and ideas to implement in their institutions that will deliver high-quality agent management. They will have a good understanding of global best practice in
• selecting the right education agents for their strategy
• setting these partnerships up for success through training and knowledge management
• collaborative planning and reviewing that prioritises the student experience and ethical practice.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The session will benefit anybody involved in managing education agent relationships or designing education agent and institution quality assurance approaches: recruitment, partnerships, government, peak bodies, agents, consultants, etc.
TARGET AUDIENCE LEVEL:
All
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Facilitators:
• Phil Honeywood, Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), Australia
• Bronwyn Bartsch, Director, Global Engagement, Australian Catholic University, Australia
• Monty Singh, Pro Vice Chancellor (Global), Chief International Officer, Victoria University, Australia
• Rishen Shekhar, Director: Global Recruitment and Engagement, University of South Australia, Australia
This pre-conference workshop explores differing structures, approaches and functionalities of institutional international offices and focuses on ‘lessons learned’ from diverse institutional types. Whilst the examples are drawn from Australia, they are relevant to other national contexts, including:
• ‘Traditional’, ‘established’ as well as ‘newer’ universities.
• Universities located in metropolitan centres as well as in regional areas;
• Dual-sector institutions (offering both vocational and university qualifications) and single-sector (university only)
• Single-campus and multi-campus institutions; and
• Newly merged universities.
Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own international office in terms of its structure, geographical focus, approach and functionalities. This will form a foundation for comparison, contrast and learning. This workshop will include detailed case studies as well as individual reflection and peer learning.
This workshop is chaired by Hon. Phil Honeywood, CEO, International Education Association of Australia (IEAA). As one of its founding pillars, IEAA delivers high-quality professional learning to deepen the development of both members and other international education stakeholders. Other workshop facilitators are experienced international directors from diverse types of institutions, with global experience, who will foster group interaction, learning and networking.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Gain new perspectives of Australian universities and they ways in which they organise their international offices in terms of structure, functionality and geographical focus. This learning objective is highly practical.
• Take a ‘deep dive’ into several case studies to explore specific, non-traditional institutional scenarios such as multi-campus institutions; dual-sector institutions; institutions based in non-metropolitan locations; and newly merged institutions.
• Meet other APAIE attendees who have an interest in enhancing the capability and effectiveness of their international office teams through case studies which explore different structures, approaches and functionality. In this way, we hope attendees can form their own networks or community of practice around this topic.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The content of this workshop will be relevant and beneficial for APAIE attendees who are currently in mid-to-senior level leadership roles in their institution and who are looking to enhance the capabilities, effectiveness and approach of their international office team/s. In this workshop we will explore different scenarios faced by managerial and leadership staff of institutional international offices. For example, institutions with multiple campuses; institutions based outside of urban centres; dual-sector institutions and institutions which are merging their international functions (between institutions, or between academic/faculty areas). In this way, our session will appeal to a broad, global audience working across diverse types of institutions in different countries.
TARGET AUDIENCE LEVEL:
All
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Facilitators:
• John Bolton, Executive Director, International Branch Campus, Deakin University, Australia
• Ketaki Gor Mehta, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, India
• Meet Thakkar, InCorp, India
• Ben Barth, GROK Global, USA
• Geetanjali Sharma, GROK Global, India
• Deanne Dunne, Deakin University, Australia
• Davis Das, Deakin University, Australia
• The University of Southampton - TBA
Deakin University Australia became the first international university from anywhere in the world to establish an international branch campus at GIFT City, Gandhinagar as well as the first to set-up a standalone branch campus in India. From ideation to commencement of teaching and learning – a clear eighteen months. Deakin University will facilite this workshop on the establishment of International Branch Campuses at GIFT City to share its experience and learnings toward the setup, with inputs from its key consultants in India including legal, finance, people and culture. The case of The University of Southampton establishing a campus in Delhi, India, will also be included, with representatives from Southampton joining the facilitators.
The primary factors fostering the establishment of the campus are:
1. Deakin University’s existing network – Deakin was the first foreign university to establish operations in India in 1994. This has helped establish Deakin as a leader in the overseas education sector and our proud relationship with India continues with the establishment of the new GIFT City Campus.
2. Experienced and on-the-ground strategic partners at GIFT City providing legal, finance and cultural advice as Deakin University navigated through the corporate systems and processes while setting up an entity for an educational establishment.
This workshop will include presentations on each critical area of setting up campus in GIFT City, India, breakout sessions on each critical area of setting up of campus, panel discussions on ‘Setting up an International Branch Campus in GIFT City, India’, along with Q&A from participants.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The workshop will benefit international education providers who are keen to understand the key factors and processes toward the in establishment of an International Branch Campus at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, INDIA. The speakers / facilitators are the on-ground personnel who partnered with Deakin to navigate to through the establishment systems and processes - across legal, finance and people. The workshop will be led by Mr John Bolton, Exec Director of International Branch Campuses at Deakin University.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Global Education Providers, Administrators, Education and Training Authorities, TNE, etc.
TARGET AUDIENCE LEVEL:
Intermediate
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