HONG KONG AND

SINGAPORE

22 – 30 MARCH 2014

EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Focus on Areas of Strength (Flagship Programme/Research Niches)

Attract and Retain Excellence (Staff and Students)

International Collaboration and Resourcing Research Output and Quality (Impact and

Citation) Interdisciplinary

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

Design of Learning Space: Open, Flexible, Inviting

Engender Interdisciplinary Mixes – Creative use of Space (teaching)

Supported from the Highest Level (Teaching & Learning)

Has a dedicated Teaching Track – just as important as Research and Community

Student-Centric in Teaching Methodology Hire the best to attract the Best Students and

Teachers Teaching and Learning form a Core Competency Proud of 4 year Curriculum – opportunity to Build

Innovative and Creative Teaching and Learning

INTERNATIONAL PROFILE FOR GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AND STATURE

Work from your own strengths Strong Regional Focus Sustainable Partnerships relies on:

- mutual learning experience- emotional investment- intangible value add

Hire the best from around the world – requires resources and flexibility

Provide a supportive and attractive environment Support for implementing the strategy at all

levels. (Readiness for implementing)

ENRICHING STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNINGAND LIVING EXPERIENCE

Stickiness Customer Focus Total Integration of Contact, Infrastructure and

Students Meaningful Rich Day Conversational Learning Diversity Access to Technology

NATIONAL AND GLOBAL REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

Rankings as a Parameter to be Known, when one is less known

Leverage Top Academic Institutions (well known labels/brands) as Partners - Launch Pads

Focus on Postgraduate Studies and Research Constant Benchmarking at all levels and with other

Institutes - both Overall and Discipline specific

FITNESS FOR GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AND STATURE

People, People, People Internal Branding Internationalisation Systems and Infrastructure

CONTEXT 1

Asia/Hong Kong (China) and Singapore Visits

- 4 Universities Context Setting

- Regional and Country Overview Inputs on Value Based Strategies for Growth - leading people (optimising diversity)

- identity brand, image and reputation- Nanyang Technological University

Experiences - Amazing Race- Variety of meals- Tai Chi- Walk in the Botanic Gardens- City Tour

Organisational learning and Fun

CONTEXT 2

Strong Work Ethic, Discipline and Ambition (Commitment)

Alignment of Focus towards Achieving Goals – University and Countries

Asia focus (China emphasis) Sustainability focus Competitiveness amongst Individuals and

Institutions Geo-location and Population Dynamics