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Creating opportunities for UK students in China: Generation UK
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Introduction – What is Generation UK? Background – Broadening Horizons research Academic scholarships Internship programme Working with universities: career advisers 2013 UK-China Student Forum Upcoming activities – Student road show Q & A
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What is Generation UK? 3 year project pioneered by the British Council in China
15,000 UK students to study or work in China by 2016.
Objectives:
Help young people in the UK develop new and more internationally oriented skill sets.
Strengthen international ties and position the UK as a leader and innovator in outward student mobility.
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Why? - Background UK education: world leader in higher education – popular destination for international students
But, comparatively few UK students go abroad to work or study.
Over 120,000 Chinese students in UK vs 4,250 UK students in China (2012)
US: 100,000 Strong Initiative
Need for globally minded young people to ensure the future success of UK business and competitiveness of the UK in an increasingly borderless marketplace.
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Why? – Broadening Horizons research Only 20% UK students surveyed considering studying abroad compared to 56% US respondents
Source: British Council (2013), Broadening Horizons
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Why? – Broadening Horizons research
Barriers Greatest barriers: costs (52%) & language ability (29%)
Also: lack of information (76%)
Source: British Council (2013), Broadening Horizons
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Why? – Broadening Horizons research
Source: British Council (2013), Broadening Horizons
Information
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Generation UK: overcoming the barriers
How?
Raising awareness
Promoting benefits
Creating more opportunities
Widening networks of support
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Widening networks of support Generation UK partners:
Local education authorities in China
Corporate sponsors
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Academic study
Scholarships for study at mainland Chinese universities
One semester or a full academic year
National and provincial scholarships
2013/14 British Council China Scholarship
Application windows for 2014/15 to open in the new academic year
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Internship programme
2 month internship placements across mainland China
Applications to open from July 2013
Placements, accommodation and pastoral care provided through external partners
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Working with universities – career advisers
Employability – working together to keep our students competitive
Forging links between industry in China and UK-institutions:
University - Company placement schemes
2013 UK – Careers Advisers’ Mission to China
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2013 UK - China Student Forum Raising awareness of the importance of student mobility
Platform for student perspectives on international education
Eight student representatives from the UK, eight from China
Week of activities: learn, experience, share, network
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www.britishcouncil.org.cn/genuk
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Stay tuned: upcoming events
2013 student road show:
Visiting universities across the UK in Autumn
Inspiring students to consider China
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