Internationalization of Higher Education in Project's Partner Members: Internal Survey
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WP2 - Comprehensive research of the level of internationalisation of HE&R&I in countries participating in the project – PARTNERS Internationalization of Higher Education in Project’s Partner Report Members: Internal Survey Research conducted within HARMONY project, KA2 Erasmus + Programme – Capacity Building 1 WP2 - Comprehensive research of the level of internationalisation of HE&R&I in countries participating in the project – PARTNERS Introduction The main objective of the project HARMONY is the development of approaches to harmonization of comprehensive internationalization strategies in higher education, research and innovation at EU and Partner Countries (Armenia, Belarus and Russian Federation) that will be translated into recommendations for the PC Ministries participating in the project. The main project activities include development of a Framework of a comprehensive internationalization strategy in higher education, research and innovation that will be harmonized with the European Higher Education Area, its adaptation to Partner Countries’ Universities in accordance with the national interests of the countries involved (Armenia, Belarus and Russian Federation), piloting, analysis of the piloting results and development of the recommendations for harmonization of internationalization strategy including the case studies. The Project specific objectives will be achieved through the implementation of 7 main Work packages: 1) Methodology development; 2) Survey and document analysis; 3) Development of a Framework for a Comprehensive internationalization strategy; 4) Tool kits for harmonization of internationalization strategy in EU and Partner Countries; 5) Quality Control Plan; 6) Dissemination & Exploitation; 7) Project management. WP1 targeted to development of a common methodology of a survey of the level of internationalisation of HE&R&I and in-depth analysis. WP 2 - Survey and document analysis – has as Leader - Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (IPT) and Co-leader- Eurasia International University (EIU). WP2 planned a comprehensive research of the level of internationalisation of higher education, research and innovation in countries participating in the project that includes: 1. desk and field study of the practical experience of implementation of internationalisation strategies in higher education, research and innovation in EU HEIs. 2. analysis of European and national policies for higher education, research and innovation, official documentation, HEIs reports of internationalization to National Ministries and other relevant official papers in each Partner country (Armenia, Belarus, Russia) and EU countries. The results of this study will be made available for consultation. 3. survey implemented on the materials of interviewing and data collecting. The result of these activities will be a description of the survey results. The SWOT analysis will be implemented based on the study of the official documents and reports and survey conducted. The analysis will be performed by four teams (EU, RU, BY, AM) in order to reflect the specificities of the countries involved. As a result of these activities, an e-book of analytical materials will be prepared. 2 WP2 - Comprehensive research of the level of internationalisation of HE&R&I in countries participating in the project – PARTNERS The purpose of the present analysis is to provide a brief characterization of the project’s partner members who answered the Self-Assessment tool questionnaire (SAQ/SAT): University of Seville (SP) – Coordinator, Aston University (UK), Kassel University (DE), Sapienza University of Rome (IT), Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (PT), Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (GR), Eurasia International University (AM), Russian- Armenian (Slavonic) University (AM), Belarusian State University (BY), Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives (BY), Voronezh State University (RU), Southern Federal University (RU), Penza State University (RU). Brief Description of Partners The University of Seville (US) is a highly ranked university in Europe and one of the top-ranked in the country with a student body of over 50.000. US has extensively developed structures for the development and management of international cooperation with the International Relations Office employing 60 staff; in addition to highly specialized structures for international research, Innovation & Technology Transfer. It ranks second among Spanish HEIs in terms of the number of Erasmus students & has international cooperation agreements with approx. 15 international organizations and with more than 50 universities around the globe. Alone in 2009 it managed more than 4000 mobilities.US participates in various European and international programmes and projects. In 2010 US has been granted the International Campus of Excellence Award by the Spanish Ministry of Education including extra € 70m to foster its expansion in South America and strategic development in Asia. Aston University was founded in 1895 and had the legal status of University since 1966, being a long established research-led University known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce. It is ranked 13th out of 113 UK Universities by the 2010 Complete University Guide, and 19th in the Guardian rankings 2010, confirming its place amongst the elite of UK Universities. Aston Business School (ABS) has been ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the Eduniversal rankings for the 3rd year running in 2013. As one of the largest and most successful business schools in Europe, ABS is committed to influencing organisations and their leaders worldwide through world-leading research, inspirational learning and teaching, and business engagement. Aston is a leading university for graduate employment success for over 25 years. The employability of our graduates, and their continuing success, is of huge importance to us. According to the Financial Times Global MBA 2010 we are the 1st in the UK and the 5th in the world for career progression. Aston University is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st outside London for the percentage of graduates entering employment who achieve graduate level jobs. ABS degree programmes hold accreditations from all the leading professional bodies and is among just 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. Therefore, ABS has a long tradition of internal and external quality assurance. 3 WP2 - Comprehensive research of the level of internationalisation of HE&R&I in countries participating in the project – PARTNERS Kassel University founded in 1971, is the newest university in the state of Hessen. At present, it has about 22.900 students. The number of staff is more than 2,120, including 307 professors, approximately 900 other academic staff, and about 2000 tech. & adm. staff. Kassel University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes (50 Master Programmes 12 of which are international ones). All study programmes are open to German and international students alike. Interdisciplinary research is a priority for the University of Kassel. This includes research co-operation and dialogue with research institutions from all over the world. Kassel University puts specific emphasis on technology transfer. It is top ranked in Germany for its activities in developing new areas of knowledge transfer. The East-West-Science Centre (OWWZ) is the Hessian competence Centre for exchange with Central and Eastern Europe in science and technology transfer. OWWZ provides information on science and technology landscape in Central and East European countries and establishes networks and project activities in R&D. It is the coordinator of the German-Russian Science Network Environmental Research, German- Russian Network Biotechnology (2005-2014), and German-Russian Network Nanotechnology (2012-2014). The OWWZ was a partner of the FP6 Project RegionERA (Regional Network for Support of Scientific and Technological Cooperation between European Union and Russian Regions) and the FP7 Project E-URAL (European Union and Russia Link for S&T co-operation in the area of the environment). It coordinated a DAAD project establishing a Network for Alumni scientists from Central and Eastern Europe (www.owwz.de). Sapienza University of Rome, founded in 1303 by Pope Boniface VIII, is one of the oldest universities in the world and the second largest University in Europe, greatly able to manage its outstanding numbers: 120.000 enrolled students, 8.000 of them coming from outside of Italy and 1.000 incoming and outgoing exchange students each year, 11 faculties which cover any kind of scientific and social area with their 63 departments, more than 4.700 professors and researchers and 4.300 administrative and technical staff. Sapienza offers a vast array of courses: around 260 degree programmes at Bachelor and Master level, 80 PhD courses, one-to-two year professional courses and Specialization Schools, Master degree programmes entirely taught in English (including a full 6-year degree in Medicine and Surgery), plus many English-taught individual courses in various subjects. Sapienza is also one of the few Italian public Universities with a lead position in international rankings, active member of several international networks such as UNICA, UNIMED, the SANTANDER GROUP and many others and therefore plays a fundamental role in the international academic scenario. Aware of the importance of the internationalization