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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

• Largest number of international students of any Australian university

• Monash College, MUFY and MUELC all provide important bridges

• Monash Abroad program successful and growing

• Curricula and experience must prepare students for a world where national boundaries less and less relevant

• Overseas campuses and centres provide especial opportunities

• 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 CampusesAs at 31 August 2004

India5%

Indonesia9%

Singapore13%

China (excl SARs & Taiwan)

14%

Hong Kong (SAR of China)15%

Malaysia23%

Bangladesh1%

Norway1%

Thailand2%

Sri Lanka2%

United States of America1%

Viet Nam1%

South Africa1%

Taiwan1%

Botswana1%Japan

1%

Korea (South)1%

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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• 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

Monash University, Malaysia campus

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Monash University, Malaysia campus

Current campus

New campus, opening mid-2007

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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

Malaysia

London, UK

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-upon-Tyne, 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