The Minister for Skills visited King's to launch the Government's new International Education Strategy.
The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills, joined senior leaders at King's to launch the Government's new International Education Strategy.
The strategy sets a clear ambition to grow the value of education exports to £40 billion a year by 2030, by supporting providers to deliver UK education overseas in new and expanding markets.
It's brilliant to be here this morning at King's to launch our international education strategy aimed at expanding world leading higher education like you receive here at King's. I've met students who've chosen to come here because of the quality of education that they'll receive, and I've seen research partnerships working across the world, therefore bringing more ideas and more progress in enormously important areas."
Minister for Skills, The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern
During the visit, the Minister joined a roundtable discussion hosted by Professor Shitij Kapur, Vice-Chancellor of King's, where she heard from colleagues across the University delivering King's transnational education projects around the world - in line with the Government's renewed vision. This included learning about King's nursing degree-level programme taught in partnership with the Ngee Ann Academy in Singapore and King's Masters course in Digital Economies and Digital Futures delivered in Indonesia.
Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President (International, Engagement & Service) also shone a light on King's approach to international engagement which emphasises collaboration that co-designs programmes in partnership with communities, institutions and international governments - meeting local needs and priorities
Two international student ambassadors, studying degrees in International Development and Psychology also joined the roundtable to share with the Minister why they chose to study at King's and their positive experiences of studying in the UK.
Minister Smith also visited the quad where she met with Professor Dr Laura Lander, Senior Lecturer in Engineering, who demonstrated innovative research into sustainable batteries which has been supported by strong international collaborations. Professor Lander's research focus aims to tackle the challenges of current energy storage systems and, ultimately, develop high-performance sustainable battery devices.
Professor Shitij Kapur, Vice-Chancellor & President of King's College London, said: "We were delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern to King's as the government unveiled its new International Education Strategy. As a global university with a long and successful history of international partnership-building and transnational education delivery, King's welcomes the government's renewed ambition to grow educational exports as a driver of economic growth and deeper international collaboration. We look forward to supporting the government in its ambitions, which will not only deliver benefits at home, but give more students the opportunity to access a world-class UK education right on their doorsteps."
Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President (International, Engagement & Service), said: "King's international partnerships enable us to extend the reach of UK education and research expertise in ways that are collaborative and mutually beneficial. From supporting healthcare systems in Singapore through our strengths in nursing, to working with partners across Africa to expand opportunities for young people, our initiatives align closely with the UK Government's international education strategy, helping to build institutional capability, expand learning opportunities across borders, and address shared global challenges."
