Date: Wednesday 6 April 2022, 12:00 (2 hours)
Location: Online
12:00 Overview of UM's Strategic Commitments
Overview of the 'UM Strategic Themes and Main Commitments 2020-2025'
Rector Prof Alfred J Vella, Pro-Rector Tanya Sammut-Bonnici
12:05 Overview of UM's Commitments for International Outlook
Overview of the 'UM Commitments 2020-2025: International Outlook'
Pro-Rector Prof Frank Bezzina
12:10 Implementation of the Strategic Commitments
Presentation of activities reflecting elements of the Strategic Theme: International Outlook
Strengthen and deepen student internationalisation
Speaker: Ms Stefania Agius Fabri, Administrative Director, International Office
Subject: Building and sustaining a successful rapport with the international student, by journeying with the student: from first contact until becoming an alumnus
Strengthen and deepen staff internationalisation
Speaker: Prof Helen Grech, Department of Communication Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Subject: Strengthening the support network for inbound and outbound members of staff
Attract international students and disseminate UM’s good name
Speaker: Mr Pierre Cassar, Administrative Director Marketing, Communications and Alumni Office
Subject: Maximising graduate and postgraduate opportunities and disseminating UM's good name
Broaden the University’s respectful and enriching engagement with the world
Speaker: Prof Stephen Calleya, Director Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies
Subject: Understanding priorities of partner country priorities and building rapport with international stakeholders
12:40 Working Groups
International Outlook: Working Group Guidelines
Discussion of current and future activities that reflect elements of the Strategic Theme: International Outlook
Working Group Leaders:
- Dr Mario L Cassar, Marketing, Communications and Alumni Office
- Ms Victoria Gauci, Deputy Director, International Office
- Mr Jake Grech, Administration Specialist, International Office
- Ms Lourdes Pullicino, Assistant Lecturer, Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies
13:30 Working Group Presentations
Sharing of outcomes in the main plenary session
14:00 End of Forum
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