PRESENTATION FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENT CONFERENCE

14th May 2012

Introduction to Conference

Sheryl Simon, Director Royal Holloway International

AIM OF SESSION

Aim

• To confirm and contextualise the conference objectives

Scope

• to clarify the conference objectives

• provide brief information about Royal Holloway, the role of Royal Holloway

International and other departments contributing to international activity

• to provide essential ‘housekeeping’ information

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE

• Increase mutual understanding

• Provide opportunities for sharing best practice and for learning from one another

• Provide a forum for frank discussion to advance our respective businesses

OVERVIEW OF ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

• Part of the University of London since 1900 with University

of London degrees

• Campus-based, cosmopolitan community engaged in research of international significance

• THE World Rankings 2012: - 6th in the world for our international outlook- 15th in the UK- 107th in the world

- 6/17 academic departments ranked in Top 10 by leading British newspapers

Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Faculty of Management & Economics

Biological SciencesComputer Science

Earth Sciences Geography

Information SecurityMathematics

PhysicsPsychology

ClassicsDrama & TheatreEnglish LiteratureEuropean Studies

HistoryMedia Arts

Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures

MusicPolitics & International

RelationsSocial Work

Criminology & SociologyEconomics

Management

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Nationality Staff Students

UK 76% 77%

Rest of the World 24% 23%

Total % 100% 100%

Total numbers 1 500 9 000

ROYAL HOLLOWAY STAFF & STUDENTS

THE STUDENT JOURNEY

Recruitment

RHI

Admissions

Registry Admissions Office(RHI)

Academic and English

language support

RHI

Academic study

Academic Departments

Social activities

Students Union

Student welfare

Student Support Services

Careers’ advice

Careers Service

Alumni Activities

Alumni Office (RHI)

ROYAL HOLLOWAY INTERNATIONAL’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Encompasses four closely related areas:

• the recruitment of international students

• the seeking out, development and management of international partnerships

• the development and delivery of English language and academic skills courses

• the development of courses for delivery abroad via partnerships, distance and/or blended learning

CONFERENCE ARRANGEMENTS

• Information Pack− Schedule of Activities

• Meals and refreshments

• Dinner arrangements- Monday evening: Principal’s Residence- Tuesday evening: Runnymede Hotel

• Transport arrangements to and from B&Bs for those not on campus

• Visit to the local area