Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen June 2013.

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Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen

Transcript of Glasgow Caledonian University Andrew Cowell Hochschule Esslingen June 2013.

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityAndrew CowellHochschule Esslingen June 2013

Introduction – Mr. Andrew Cowell

• Lecturer

• Department of Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental Engineering

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer

• Worked 4 years in industry, and currently an active consultant to industry

• Research focus on pneumatic conveying

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United Kingdom

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1.5 hour London flight

5 hr train

Scotland • One of four UK countries

• Unique cultural identity

• Cosmopolitan cities, breathtaking scenery

• 5.1 million population

• Area: 78,772 km2

• Education integral to Scottish culture

• Temperate climate

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Scottish Countryside

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Glasgow – City of Culture

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Glasgow Caledonian University

• Origin in 1875

• 4th largest university in Scotland

• An international reputation for research and learning and teaching.

• Student population of 17,000 registered students in over 90 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate courses, from over 100 different countries

• Annual income of £110 million (2011 financial year)

• £80 million spend to make GCU one of UK’s most modern campuses

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GCU – Some Highlights

• Top 20 in the UK for Built and Natural Environment research

• Top 10 in the UK for allied health research (1st in Scotland)

• 2nd in Scotland for KTPs (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships) with 11 active projects

• Rated the country’s top international student experience four years in a row

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GCU – Single, central, self-contained campus

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GCU – International Student Support

• International Student Support Centre

• Welcome Week for incoming students

• Dedicated international careers advisor

• Assistance with practical issues, e.g., accommodation, banking, health, personal, etc.

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GCU – Student Accommodation

• Guaranteed for all international students

• Standard and en-suite private rooms

• Shared kitchen and living facilities

• Laundry facilities and communal areas

• Wi-Fi access

• 24 hour security

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School of Engineering & Built Environment (SEBE)

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GCU

BusinessSchool

Health School

Engineering School

Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems

Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering

Building and Surveying

SEBE Numbers

• 160+ Academic Staff

• Professors, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, RAs

• 50+ Support Staff

•Administrators, Technical Staff, Business Devs

• 3,000+ Students

• 2,500 UG, 750 PG, 150 PhD

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SEBE Numbers

• £15 million investment in research and knowledge transfer infrastructure over last 2-3 years

• Recent hiring strategy of almost a dozen new staff (research focus)

• Recent PhD increase by approximately two dozen

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GCU/SEBE International• Number of Outgoing Students (2012/13)

•GCU – 567 (~3.3%)

• SEBE – 107 (~3.6%)

• Number of Incoming Students (2012/13)

•GCU – Trim. A - 122 (45 students stayed full year)

• Trimester B - 82

• SEBE – Trim. A – 14 (4 stayed full year)

• Trimester B – 23

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GCU/SEBE International• Top Destinations for Outgoing Students

•GCU – USA, Australia, Italy, Germany

• SEBE – Finland, Spain, Italy, Germany

• Top Home Countries of Incoming Students

•GCU – France, Spain, Finland, The Netherlands, USA

• SEBE – France, Finland, USA (Exchange)

• India, Nigeria, China (Full Course Study)

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SEBE Study Opportunities

• Placements (optional)

• 12 week in Trimester B of third year

• 36 weeks in between third and fourth year

• Erasmus Agreement with Hochschule Esslingen

• English Study

• All courses in all Schools

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GCU/SEBE International Office Contacts

• Exchange Manager

• Rhona Hodgart – [email protected]

• Exchange Administrator

• Ashleigh Morrison – [email protected]

• SEBE – Associate Dean International

• Prof. Caroline Parker – [email protected]

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SEBE International Contacts

• Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Engineering

• Andrew Quinn – [email protected]

• Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems

• Dr Mike Just – [email protected]

• Building and Surveying

• Dr Martin Cullen – [email protected]

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SEBE and Accreditation

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SEBE and Business

• We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer

• Consultancy

•Modeling & Testing

• Bespoke Industry Training

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