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Glasgow Caledonian UniversityAndrew CowellHochschule Esslingen June 2013
Introduction – Mr. Andrew Cowell
• Lecturer
• Department of Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental Engineering
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer
• Worked 4 years in industry, and currently an active consultant to industry
• Research focus on pneumatic conveying
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United Kingdom
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1.5 hour London flight
5 hr train
Scotland • One of four UK countries
• Unique cultural identity
• Cosmopolitan cities, breathtaking scenery
• 5.1 million population
• Area: 78,772 km2
• Education integral to Scottish culture
• Temperate climate
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Scottish Countryside
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Glasgow – City of Culture
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Glasgow Caledonian University
• Origin in 1875
• 4th largest university in Scotland
• An international reputation for research and learning and teaching.
• Student population of 17,000 registered students in over 90 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate courses, from over 100 different countries
• Annual income of £110 million (2011 financial year)
• £80 million spend to make GCU one of UK’s most modern campuses
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GCU – Some Highlights
• Top 20 in the UK for Built and Natural Environment research
• Top 10 in the UK for allied health research (1st in Scotland)
• 2nd in Scotland for KTPs (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships) with 11 active projects
• Rated the country’s top international student experience four years in a row
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GCU – Single, central, self-contained campus
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GCU – International Student Support
• International Student Support Centre
• Welcome Week for incoming students
• Dedicated international careers advisor
• Assistance with practical issues, e.g., accommodation, banking, health, personal, etc.
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GCU – Student Accommodation
• Guaranteed for all international students
• Standard and en-suite private rooms
• Shared kitchen and living facilities
• Laundry facilities and communal areas
• Wi-Fi access
• 24 hour security
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School of Engineering & Built Environment (SEBE)
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GCU
BusinessSchool
Health School
Engineering School
Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems
Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering
Building and Surveying
SEBE Numbers
• 160+ Academic Staff
• Professors, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, RAs
• 50+ Support Staff
•Administrators, Technical Staff, Business Devs
• 3,000+ Students
• 2,500 UG, 750 PG, 150 PhD
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SEBE Numbers
• £15 million investment in research and knowledge transfer infrastructure over last 2-3 years
• Recent hiring strategy of almost a dozen new staff (research focus)
• Recent PhD increase by approximately two dozen
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GCU/SEBE International• Number of Outgoing Students (2012/13)
•GCU – 567 (~3.3%)
• SEBE – 107 (~3.6%)
• Number of Incoming Students (2012/13)
•GCU – Trim. A - 122 (45 students stayed full year)
• Trimester B - 82
• SEBE – Trim. A – 14 (4 stayed full year)
• Trimester B – 23
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GCU/SEBE International• Top Destinations for Outgoing Students
•GCU – USA, Australia, Italy, Germany
• SEBE – Finland, Spain, Italy, Germany
• Top Home Countries of Incoming Students
•GCU – France, Spain, Finland, The Netherlands, USA
• SEBE – France, Finland, USA (Exchange)
• India, Nigeria, China (Full Course Study)
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SEBE Study Opportunities
• Placements (optional)
• 12 week in Trimester B of third year
• 36 weeks in between third and fourth year
• Erasmus Agreement with Hochschule Esslingen
• English Study
• All courses in all Schools
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GCU/SEBE International Office Contacts
• Exchange Manager
• Rhona Hodgart – [email protected]
• Exchange Administrator
• Ashleigh Morrison – [email protected]
• SEBE – Associate Dean International
• Prof. Caroline Parker – [email protected]
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SEBE International Contacts
• Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering
• Andrew Quinn – [email protected]
• Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems
• Dr Mike Just – [email protected]
• Building and Surveying
• Dr Martin Cullen – [email protected]
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SEBE and Accreditation
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SEBE and Business
• We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer
• Consultancy
•Modeling & Testing
• Bespoke Industry Training
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