Working better together the challenge of effective and

Working better together: the challenge of effective and economic international curriculum collaborations Dr Claire Hamshire, Dr Deborah O’Connor, Dr Rach el Forsyth, Manchester Metr opoli tan Universit y, UK Dr Ursu la Hyr kkanen, Mr Esa Barland, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Fin lan d

Internationalisation “… the process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of post-secondary education” Knight, J. (2003) Picture selected by participant in international summer school for staff

Challenges • • Lack of mobility Professional bodies Regulatory differences Custom and practice

Chapter 1: once upon a time… • Picture of a rainbow over Manchester

Chapter 2: workshop • Picture of workshop on ferry

Chapter 3 • Meeting

Chapter 4: Summer School • Images from Flickr

Success factors • • Similar institutions Similar professional outlooks Supportive faculty deans Formal letters of invitation/memoranda of understanding • Scaffolding of existing partnerships

Working in partnership be willing with colleagues from to go to your borders of TUAS has challenged comfortability, and me to consider my beyond. practice and reflect You on are creating current models of something new healthcare many in the times UK and there is no steps to step in

Working with Esa has been inspiring and refreshed my enthusiasm and motivation tohave it is a joy to improve all learning “problem” and experiences for our solve it together. students

Coming soon… • Good practice resources • Connections hub

Contacts Claire Hamshire, c. Hamshire@mmu. ac. uk @clairehamshire Rachel Forsyth, r. m. forsyth@mmu. ac. uk @rmforsyth