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Networks
Our networks bring together staff from across the UK higher education sector with a shared interest in a specific world region or thematic area of university internationalisation.
Network meetings provide a forum for participants to share best practice, discuss specific issues, challenges and emerging opportunities, and help to ensure that Universities UK International accurately reflects UK universities' priorities in relation to specific world regions and thematic areas of activity.
Regional and thematic networks
Our networks typically meet twice a year. Between meetings participants receive email updates providing information and advice on specific issues, together with details of new opportunities and invitations to take part in occasional surveys and consultations.
The networks are open to UK university staff working in internationalisation, research, partnership development, recruitment and related international functions. We particularly encourage participation from international directors, regional managers, research development managers, and pro-vice-chancellors for internationalisation. Please see below for details of the different networks:
Africa and Middle East (AME) Network
Chair: Professor Richard Follett, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor & Associate Vice President (International), University of Sussex
Organiser: Kaozara Oyalowo, Policy Officer for Middle East and Africa
Email: kaozara.oyalowo@international.ac.uk
Membership: UUKi members only
Asia Network
Chair: Professor Amelia Hadfield, Dean International and Head of Department of Politics, University of Surrey
Organiser: Annabelle Lee & Shannon Stowers, Policy Officers, Asia
Email: annabelle.lee@international.ac.uk, shannon.stowers@international.ac.uk
Membership: UUKi members only
Europe Network
Chair: Saskia Loer Hansen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement), Aston University
Organiser: Valentina Chervenkova, Policy Officer, Europe
Email: Valentina.Chervenkova@international.ac.uk
Membership: UUKi members only
Global Research and Innovation Network (GRIN)
For staff at UK Universities involved in supporting international research and innovation collaboration and global partnership development, including the EU research and innovation framework programme. To become a member of the Network, please request to join via the private Microsoft Dynamics list.
Chair: Professor Tim Bedford, Associate Principal Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Strathclyde
Organiser: Dajana Dzanovic, Head of Strategic Partnerships
Email: Dajana.Dzanovic@international.ac.uk
Membership: UUKi members only
Latin America Network
Chair: Sarah Barrow, Professor, Film and Media, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Arts and Humanities, University of East Anglia
Organiser: Fernanda Massaccesi, Policy Officer, Americas
Email: Fernanda.massaccesi@international.ac.uk
Membership: UUKi members only
Outward Mobility Network
For individuals working in outward student mobility in higher education, be it in study, work or volunteering abroad. Regular updates and consultations are sent out to the network via a private JISCMail list.
Chair: Sarah Leach, Head of Global Programmes, University of York
The Network operates four working groups on:
Risk Management (Co-chairs: Alejandra Vicencio, University of Northumbria; Vicki Welchman, University of York)
Widening Participation (Chair: Ben Matthews, Lancaster University)
Staff Mobility (Co-Chairs: Aqila Kaleem, University of Surrey; Jana Kuncova, University of Bournemouth)
Internationalisation at Home (Chair: Dr Anthony Manning, University of Kent)
Email: outwardmobility@international.ac.uk
Membership: both UUKi members and non-members are welcome
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Network
Chair: Jennifer Watling, Pro Vice-Chancellor International, Manchester Metropolitan University and Brad Mackay, Vice-Principal (International Strategy and External Relations), University of St Andrews.
Organiser: Sandra Morley, Strategic Insight and Support Manager
Email: Sandra.Morley@international.ac.uk
Membership: UUKi members only
Transnational education e-group
We send TNE updates to this group via mailer only. The group does not hold any meetings, or have a formal chair. You can sign up to the group via this form.
Organiser: Joana Westphal, Policy Adviser (Research policy & TNE)
Membership: both UUKi members and non-members are welcome