Xiamen University Administrators Programme 2017

Building on our successful bespoke programme delivered in 2016, The North Leadership Centre (NLC) and Newcastle University International Office have recently completed the delivery of a complex programme for 30 administrative staff from Xiamen University. The programme was titled Xiamen University Administrative Staff Development Programme, and the delegation was headed by Kevin Zhong. The aims of the programme were to get an overview of how Newcastle University functions, as well as to develop English language and leadership skills.

Dr Xenia Xu of the International Office and Francis Barber of the North Leadership Centre collaborated to ensure the programme’s success, and teams from both departments supported the provision of this programme. Delivery was also supported by a team of final-year student interpreters from the School of Modern Languages.

The delegates undertook a two-week English Language programme through the North Leadership Centre, supported by CELTA-qualified staff Eleanor Gordon and Mark Pearson from NLC, and Ilaria Spiga and Rob Thompson. As well as language, this aspect of the programme covered UK culture and focused on speaking and practical English.

English Language Teaching

The programme incorporated cultural excursions for the delegates including visits to local places of interest and trips further afield. The delegates were also able to explore Newcastle and the rest of the UK.

Cultural excursions

Delegates participated in a five-day programme in leadership with Dr Anna Reid of the North Leadership Centre, which covered a range of themes including trust, collaboration and communication.

Leadership with Dr Anna Reid

The programme included visits to a wide range of university departments, and our thanks go to those departments for their willingness to participate and the quality of input that they delivered for the delegates.

Clockwise from top left; Human Resources, University Finance, Sports Centre and Learning and Teaching Development Service

Keynote presentations were given by Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Day, Registrar Dr John Hogan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement & Internationalisation) Professor Richard Davies, and René Koglbauer, Director of the North Leadership Centre. During the formal welcome and closing speeches, keynote speakers from both Newcastle and Xiamen Universities emphasised the value and importance that both institutions place on the continuation of this highly successful partnership.

Clockwise from top left; Kevin Zhong with René Koglbauer, Professor Chris Day, the full delegation and Dr John Hogan.

We all look forward to further future successes of this partnership, and hope to be able to welcome more delegates from Xiamen University in future.

The delegates with Professor Chris Day

Xiamen University Counsellors Programme 2017

Building on our successful bespoke programme delivered in 2016, The North Leadership Centre (NLC) and Newcastle University International Office have recently completed the delivery of a complex programme for 29 student counsellors from Xiamen University. The programme was titled Xiamen University Counsellors Development Programme, and the delegation was headed by Jason Wang.

The aims of the programme were to get an overview of how Newcastle University functions, as well as to develop English language and leadership skills.

Dr Xenia Xu of the International Office and Francis Barber of the North Leadership Centre collaborated to ensure the programme’s success, and teams from both departments supported the provision of this programme. Delivery was also supported by a team of final-year student interpreters from the School of Modern Languages.

The delegates undertook a two-week English Language programme through the North Leadership Centre, supported by CELTA-qualified staff Fancis Barber, Eleanor Gordon and Mark Pearson from NLC, and Rob Thompson. As well as language, this aspect of the programme covered UK culture and focused on speaking and practical English.

English Language Teaching

The programme incorporated cultural excursions for the delegates including visits to local places of interest such as the Angel of the North, and trips further afield to Northumberland to experience the English countryside. The delegates were also able to explore Newcastle and the rest of the UK.

Cultural excursions

 

Delegates participated in a five-day programme in leadership with Dr Anna Reid of the North Leadership Centre, which covered a range of themes including systems and processes and collaboration.

Leadership with Dr Anna Reid, Deputy Director of North Leadership Centre

 

The programme included visits to a wide range of university departments, and our thanks go to those departments for their willingness to participate and the quality of input that they delivered for the delegates.

Clockwise from top left: Careers Service, Language Resource Centre, Student Finance and Students’ Union

Keynote presentations were given by Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Day, Registrar Dr John Hogan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement & Internationalisation) Professor Richard Davies, and René Koglbauer, Director of the North Leadership Centre. During the formal welcome and closing speeches, keynote speakers from both Newcastle and Xiamen Universities emphasised the value and importance that both institutions place on the continuation of this highly successful partnership.

Clockwise from top left: Registrar Dr John Hogan, Jason Wang of XMU with Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor, René Koglbauer Executive Director of North Leadership Centre, Professor Richard Davies, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Internationalisation

We all look forward to welcoming the next set of delegates next week for the Administrators programme, and to future successes of this partnership.

The delegation at the Arches

Xiamen University Partnership – Successful 4-Week Programme in Newcastle

The North Leadership Centre and International Relations have recently completed the delivery of a complex programme for 27 administrative staff from Xiamen University. The programme was titled Xiamen University Administrative Staff Development Programme, and the delegation was headed by Lisa Yu. The aims of the programme were to get an overview of how the university functions, as well as to develop English and leadership skills.

Xenia Xu of International Relations and Francis Barber of the North Leadership Centre collaborated to ensure the programme’s success, and teams from both departments supported the provision of this programme. Delivery also supported by a team of final-year student interpreters from the School of Modern Languages.

The programme included visits to a wide range of university departments, and our thanks go to those departments for their willingness to participate and the quality of input that they delivered for the delegates.

Department Visits to (clockwise from top left) INTO at Newcastle University, Languages Resource Centre, Business School, Staff Development Unit.
Department Visits to (clockwise from top left) INTO at Newcastle University, Languages Resource Centre, Business School, Staff Development Unit.

The delegates undertook a two-week English Language programme through the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences.

English Language Teaching
English Language Teaching

The also participated in a five-day programme in Leadership delivered by Dr Anna Reid of the North Leadership Centre.

Leadership with Dr Anna Reid.
Leadership with Dr Anna Reid.

The programme incorporated cultural excursions for the delegates including visits to local places of interest and trips further afield. The delegates were also able to explore Newcastle and the rest of the UK.

Xiamen Cultural Excursions - Clockwise from top left, Newcastle City Centre, Northumbrian Farm, Blackfriar's, Beamish Open Air Museum
Xiamen Delegation Cultural Excursions – Clockwise from top left; Newcastle City Centre, Northumbrian Farm, Blackfriar’s, Beamish Open Air Museum

Keynote presentations were given by Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Brink, Registrar Dr John Hogan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement & Internationalisation) Professor Richard Davies, and René Koglbauer, Director of the North Leadership Centre. During the formal welcome and closing speeches, keynote speakers from both Newcastle and Xiamen Universities emphasised the value and importance that both institutions place on the continuation of this highly successful partnership.

Clockwise from top left; René Koglbauer (NLC), Lisa Yu with John Hogan, Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Brink and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement and Internationalisation) Professor Richard Davies.

We all look forward to the future successes of this partnership, and hope to be able to welcome many more delegates from Xiamen University in future.