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2015 Annual Delegation Report

International Visitors to ECU


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International Office: 2015 Annual Delegation Report

In 2015, ECU International Office hosted 42 formal International delegation visits, representing a total

of 68 institutions and 225 visitors. The visits included 16 partner institutions and seven visits from

diplomatic representatives of foreign countries. The International Office also introduced the

International Lunchtime Seminar Series and four events were held.

Total number of delegation visits to ECU 42

Total number of institutions represented 68

Total number of partners’ visits to ECU 16

Total number of Diplomats’ visits to ECU 7

Total number of international visitors 226 Table 1: International delegation visits to ECU in 2015 The International Office provided the following support to Faculties and Schools in regards to delegation visits:

- approved delegation visit requests and organised visa invitation letters, where applicable

- prepared agendas and supported schools/faculties in organising the logistics for the visits

- purchased and prepared all gifts for visitors

- prepared meeting notes and circulated to attendees

- prepared and sent Thank You letters to visiting delegates

- followed-up with schools and partners on relevant action items

Overview of International Visits to ECU

Overview on International Visits to ECU


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The delegations that visited ECU came from 16 different countries from around the world, including

the European Union:

China

Japan

Indonesia

Thailand

Vietnam

Sweden

Singapore

Papua New Guinea

Myanmar

Malaysia

Jordan

India

Germany

European Union

Austria

Australia

Graph 1: Number of visitors per country

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20

30

40

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60

70

No. of visitors

Country Representation

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Tokyo City University (TCU) In 2015, ECU and TCU signed an Agreement for a University Certificate program that enables TCU students to complete a study abroad semester at ECU. The students will follow a specially-designed one-semester program that will be credited to their Japanese award.

ECU hosted four delegation visits from TCU in preparation for the program commencement. In July, a delegation led by TCU President Dr Chitoshi Miki, was welcomed to ECU by ECU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Steve Chapman and the project team. During the visit, the Consul-General of Japan in Perth, Mr Masanobu Yoshii, hold a Reception at his residency to announce the start of the program.

Photo above: TCU Delegation at the JO Campus. Fifth and sixth from right: Dr Chitoshi Miki with Prof. Steve Chapman. [ECU JO, 15/07]

Photo above: TCU Delegation visiting ML Campus to meet with the ECU project team, under the leadership of A/Prof. Helen Vella Bonavita. [ECU ML, 15/07]

Association of Indonesian Private Higher Education Institutions (APTISI)

A large delegation from APTISI, representing 30 Indonesian private higher education institutions visited ECU in September to discuss collaboration opportunities. The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Simon Ridings, Deputy Vice-Chancellor International. During the visit, a Letter of Intent fostering future cooperation was signed between APTISI and ECU.

On the right: Prof. Simon Ridings shaking hands with Prof. Edy Suandi Hamid, Chairman of APTISI and next to them is Mr Ade Padmo Sarwono, Consul-General of Republic of Indonesia in Perth. [ECU JO, 09/09]

Delegation Highlights

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Australia Indonesia University Executives Knowledge Sharing Project 2014-2015

Photo on the left: Representatives from two Indonesian universities visited ECU in April as part of the Australia Indonesia University Executives Knowledge Sharing Project. The purpose of the visit was familiarisation with ECU and to explore collaboration opportunities. [ECU JO, 16/04]

China University of Petroleum The Ambassador of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand

Photo above: 29 lecturers from China University of Petroleum (East China) visited ECU in August for a Campus tour. [ECU JO, 10/08]

Photo above: H.E. Mr Sem Fabrizi (5th from the left), Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand visited ECU to present potential collaborative opportunities via the ECU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation: Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+. [ECU JO, 08/04]

German Sports University

Hunan University

Photo above: Visit from German Sports University to discuss student exchange. [ECU JO, 06/03]

Photo above: Visit from Hunan University to discuss further collaboration opportunities. [ECU JO, 10/12]

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Joondalup Learning Precinct Study Tour 2015

University of Salzburg Shanghai Publishing and Printing College

Photo above: A visit from University of Salzburg to support our exchange relationship. [ECU ML, 13/04]

Tianjiin Foreign Studies University

Photo above: Delegation from Shanghai Publishing and Printing College visiting the School of Communication and Arts; ten ECU students from the School visited SPPC on a study tour later that month. [ECU ML, 08/09]

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Photo above: A representative from Tianjin Foreign Studies University visited ECU in October as part of a professional development tour. [ECU JO, 14/10]

Photo above: A representative from Tokyo Metropolitan University visited ECU in March to discuss the renewal of our student exchange agreement. (ECU JO, 09/03]

Photo on the left: Delegates from the Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct, on a study tour trip to the Joondalup Learning Precinct. The Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct is a partnership between the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia. The delegates attended a three-day study program, provided by ECU staff. [ECU JO, 25/11]

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University of Teknology MARA – Melaka

University of Teknology MARA - Selangor

Photo above: A delegation from University of Teknology MARA - Melaka visited the School of Business and Law in September to discuss collaboration opportunities in teaching and research. [ECU JO, 17/09]

Photo above: A delegation representing different administrative units from the University of Teknology MARA - Selangor visited ECU in December for a professional study tour to better understand the administrative structure of an Australian university and visited various administrative departments within ECU. [ECU JO, 04/12]

Zhejiang Normal University

Department of State Development

Photo above: A delegation from Zhejiang Normal University visited the Faculty of Education and Arts to strengthen the colaboration between the two universities and to explore further collaboration opportunities, including staff exchange. [ECU ML, 25/05]

Photo above: Visit from the International Trade and Investment Division from the Department of State Development, WA with a delegation representing EU Member States to discuss collaboration opportunities between ECU and EU universities. [ECU JO, 13/03]

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In 2015, the International Office introduced the “International Lunchtime Seminar Series” to facilitate communications between international stakeholders within ECU. Based on the schools’ preferences, senior consular representatives from different countries were invited to give a presentation on the education environment and current opportunities over a networking lunch. The 2015 Series included guest speakers from Jordan, Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as a representative from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to discuss the Implications of the new Simplified Student Visa Framework. These seminars were attended by more than 75 staff representing ECU’s schools and relevant service centres.

Photo above: H.E. Madam Rima Ahmad Alaadeen, the Ambassador of Jordan to Australia (second row, 4th from right). Madam Alaadeen presented on education and research opportunities in Jordan. [ECU JO, 21/08]

Photo above: Mr Bruce Needham, Director of the Programme Delivery, Temporary Graduate and Student Visas from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection presented on the new Simplified Student Visa Framework. [ECU JO, 26/08]

Photo above: Mr Ade Padmo Sarwono, Consul – General of the Republic of Indonesia in Perth with A/Prof. Hadrian Djajadikerta. Mr Sarwono presented on education and research opportunities in Indonesia. [ECU JO, 14/10]

Photo above: Mr Le Viet Duyen, Consul-General of S.R. Vietnam in Perth, presenting on education and research opportunities in S.R. Vietnam. The seminar also included a traditional folk dance presentation by an ECU student and acknowledgment of the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day, traditionally celebrated each year in November. [ECU JO, 11/11]

The IO Lunchtime Seminar Series

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International delegation visits in 2015 saw ECU strengthen academic partnerships through the development and signing of formal agreements, including Memorandum of Understanding, Study Tour Agreements, Advanced Standing, Student Exchange and Study Abroad and an Agreement for University Certificate.

Institution Country Academic Outcomes

[Approved and executed]

Tianjin Foreign Studies University China Renewal of the advanced standing arrangement: TFSU’s Bachelor of Arts into ECU’s Bachelor of Business

Hunan University China Approval for MoU renewaL in 2016

Shanghai Publishing and Printing Collge

China Agreement for ECU study tour to SPPC: ten ECU graphic and arts students went on a study tour to SPPC as part of the Third Space Project Study Tour (NPC) in September 2015

University of Teknology MARA Malaysia Development of a Memorandum of Understanding

Zhejiang Normal University China

Deed of Variation to the Agreement for Master’s Degree Educational Cooperation Program in Education Management Jointly Conducted by ZJNU and ECU Staff Exchange

Hebei University of Technology China

Articulation Agreement for the education of undegraduate and postgraduate students with a 2+2 advanced standing arrangement for the ECU Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science

German Sports University Germany Renewal of the Student Exchange and Study Abroad Agreement (2015-2020)

Tokyo Metropolitan University Japan

Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding and Student Exchange Agreement (2015-2020). Areas of intended collaboration: development of programs and services in specific areas of mutual interest, provision of formal award courses and professional development courses, development of collaborative research projects and staff and student exchange

Tokyo City University Japan

Agreement for University Certificate enabling TCU students to complete a study abroad semester at ECU. The students will follow a specially-designed one-semester program that will be credited to their Japanese award

Association of Indonesian Private Higher Education Institutions (APTISI)

Indonesia Letter of Intent to foster cooperation between ECU and the member institutions of APTISI

In addition to the formal agreements, outcomes from 2015 also included strengthened relationship with high level diplomatic representatives of countries from Asia, the Middle East and Europe, as well as increased opportunities in a wide range of activities, such as:

overseas students to undertake inbound mobility experience to ECU

increased outbound mobility opportunities for ECU students

a greater flow of inbound international students from partner institutions

increased and strengthened research opportunities between ECU and partner institutions

visiting research fellows from partner institutions at ECU

200+ students from Tokyo City University to improve their English and academic skills and to experience ECU and Australia. The program is supported by ECU students who get involved as “buddies” to the TCU students.

Key Academic Outcomes

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Delegation visits to ECU in 2015 # Institution Country Date(s) of

visit No. of

visitors Purpose of Visit

1 Department of Education, International Scholarships Australia 30/04/2015 4 Update on the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships Programme

2 2nd IO Lunchtime Seminar: Introduction to the new Simplified Student Visa Framework (2016)

Australia 26/08/2015 1 IO Lunchtime Seminar presented by Mr Bruce Needham, Director, Programme Delivery, Temporary Graduate and Student Visa, Department of Immigration and Border Protection

3 Salzburg University of Applied Science Austria 13/04/2015 2 Partner visit to discuss potential areas of collaboration to enhance student exchange numbers

4 Zhejiang Normal University China 25/05/2015 6 Partner visit to discuss potential areas of collaboration in the arts and education programs

5 Hebei University of Technology China 26/06/2015 3 Partner visit to discuss potential areas of collaboration in computer science programs

6 China University of Petroleum (East China) China 10/08/2015 29 Lecturers from CUP visited ECU for a tour of the School of Engineering

7 Shanghai Publishing and Printing College (SPPC) China 08/09/2015 3 Partner visit to discuss the upcoming study tour and to sign the relevant agreement

8 Beijing University of Agriculture China 14/10/2015 3 Partner visit to discuss future collaboration with ECU and to meet with BUA students at ECU

9 Tianjin Foreign Studies University China 14/10/2015 1 Partner visit to ECU for a professional development

10 Hunan University China 10/12/2015 3 Partner visit to discuss potential areas of collaboration in business and engineering programs

11 Liaocheng University China 10/12/2015 5 Partner visit to discuss potential areas of collaboration in engineering programs

12 Jingchu University of Technology China 11/12/2015 5 Non-Partner visit: ECU familiarisation

13 European Union Economic, Commercial, Research, Innovation & Education (Diplomats)

European Union

13/03/2015 4 Diplomats’ visit to ECU to discuss opportunities for research collaboration

14 H.E. MR Sam Fabrizi, EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation (Delegation of the EU to Australia and NZ)

European Union

8/04/2015 1 This visit was recommended by the Department of State Development that visited ECU on March 13. The Ambassador presented the Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ HE programs of the EU.

15 German Sports University Germany 06/03/2015 2 Exchange Partner: Introduction of the new VP and to discuss existing partnership/potential collaboration opportunities

16 STIKES Nursing College Indonesia 26/02/2015 6 Non-Partner visit: ECU familiarisation

17 Australia Indonesia University Executives Knowledge Sharing Project

Indonesia 16 & 17/04/2015

2 Non-Partner visit: ECU familiarisation

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18 Association of Indonesian Private Higher Education Institutions (APTISI)

Indonesia 09/09/2015 37 Non-Partner visit: ECU familiarisation and signing of a Letter of Understanding

19 3rd IO Lunchtime Seminar: Education and Research Opportunities in Indonesia

Indonesia 14/10/2015 2 IO Lunchtime Seminar presented by Mr Ade Padmo Sarwono, Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Perth

20 Indonesian Directorate General of Resource for Science, Technology and Higher Education

Indonesia 27/11/2015 2 To discuss progress of DIKTI sponsored PhD students at ECU

21 Tokyo Metropolitan University Japan 09/03/2015 1 Partner visit to discuss student exchange and other collaboration opportunities

22 Tokyo City University (Promotional Video of ECU and Perth)

Japan 08 & 11/05/2015

4 Partner visit to prepare a promotional video of ECU for the TCU students

23 The Consul-General of Japan in Perth Japan 30/06/2015 1 Familiarisation visit to ECU

24 Tokyo City University (President Miki’s Visit and Launch of the TAP Program)

Japan 15 & 16/07/2015

9 Partner visit to discuss the TAP program and other collaboration opportunities

25 Tokyo City University (International Division: TAP Program)

Japan 25-27/08/2015

3 Partner visit to discuss the TAP program; final preparations before the start of the program in 2016

26 Tokyo City University (IT Department) Japan 08/09/2015 1 Partner visit to the ICT services/facilities to discuss similarities/differences between the services offered in this area at the two universities

27 1st IO Lunchtime Seminar: Education and Research Opportunities in Jordan

Jordan 21/08/2015 3 IO Lunchtime Seminar presented by H.E. Madam Rima Ahmad Alaadeen, the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Australia

28 Vision College Malaysia 23/06/2015 1 Non-partner visit to discuss possible collaboration opportunities in the area of business programs

29 University of Technology MARA - Melaka Malaysia 17/09/2015 5 Partner visit to explore further collaboration opportunities and links in the area of business programs and research

30 University of Technology MARA - Selangor (Administrative Units representatives)

Malaysia 04/12/2015 8 Study tour visit to ECU by professional staff from UiTM. Topics covered: Marketing, SDB, Corporate Governance and HR at ECU

31 University Malaysia Kelantan Malaysia 15/12/2015 3 Non-partner visit: familiarisation with ECU and to explore collaboration opportunities in the area of arts and communications

32 International Advertising Association Global Executive Committee

Mixed 16/02/2015 18 Industry meetings organised by FEA

33 Myanmar Directorate of Investment and Company Administration

Myanmar 15/10/2015 1 Non-partner familiarisation visit to ECU

34 Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct: Study Tour to Joondalup Learning Precinct

Papua New Guinea / Australia

25-27/11/2015

11 Study tour to ECU by the Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct, as part of their study tour to the Joondalup Precinct. Topics covered by ECU: Governance of a Federally funded public university; Boosting research capacity at ECU

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35 Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore 04/05/2015 4 Partner visit for a tour of JO Campus

36 OSAC International College Singapore 10/08/2015 1 Non-partner visit to ECU to discuss possible partnership

37 Jonkoping University Sweden 16/02/2015 1 Partner visit to discuss improvement of student exchange balance

38 Lund University Sweden 17 & 18/08/2015

4 Non-partner visit to ECU to discuss collaboration opportunities in the area of computer science, eHealth and security

39 Walailak University Thailand 04/03/2015 7 ECU familiarisation and to discuss collaboration opportunities

40 Royal Thai Embassy Thailand 22/06/2015 2 Non-partner visit to ECU to promote Thailand’s programs of support to Thai students in Australia

41 4th IO Lunchtime Seminar: S.R.Vietnam’s Education System-Opportunities for Partnerships

Vietnam 11/11/2015 16 IO Lunchtime Seminar presented by Mr Le Viet Duyan, Consul General of S.R. Viet Nam in Perth

42 Study Perth (Indian Market) WA / India 25/11/2015 1 Visit by StudyPerth representative in India Mr Jamal Qureshi to present current education trends in India

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