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Sri Lanka has surpassed Malaysia to become the second largest transnational education (TNE) partner for universities based in the United Kingdom (UK), representing a substantial 10 percent of total UK TNE enrollments last year. This development signifies that #TNE is emerging as a vital pathway for higher education in Sri Lanka, effectively addressing long-standing challenges within the country’s higher education sector, such as accessibility, skills mismatches, and overall quality. There are six distinct types of TNE partnerships present in Sri Lanka, with the majority of UK TNE enrollments facilitated through collaborative arrangements between UK universities and local Sri Lankan institutions. #TransnationalEducation #HigherEducation #SriLankaEducation #UKUniversities #EducationPartnerships #StudyAbroad #InternationalStudents #CollaborativeLearning https://lnkd.in/d4qQKvj4

Looking forward to this conversation on innovation in higher education in Africa.

https://lnkd.in/evnUSBJK Check this reflection about the just concluded 3rd edition of the annual Transnational Future of Education in Africa Conference 2024 by Constance Kwaa Ababio

The benefits of transnational education are far-reaching, enhancing the educational landscape by introducing co-funded scholarship programmes, student support services, and the establishment of foreign universities in Nigeria

“UNESCO’s initiatives in higher education are critical to addressing Africa’s education and employment challenges. By investing in research, strengthening partnerships, and fostering mobility, the continent can unlock its vast potential.”

Sri Lanka now UK’s second largest partner in transnational education Sri Lanka has overtaken Malaysia to become the second largest transnational education (TNE) partner for United Kingdom (UK)- based universities by accounting for a whopping 10 percent of overall UK TNE enrollments last year. This indicates that TNE is increasingly becoming a key avenue for higher education in Sri Lanka, as it addresses longstanding issues prevailing in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector including accessibility, skills mismatch and quality of higher education in the country. There are 6 types of TNE partnerships observed in Sri Lanka. Most UK TNE enrollments are delivered through collaborative provisions between UK Universities and local Sri Lankan institutions. “During the time I have been here, just in one year, Sri Lanka elevated from the third largest transnational education partner to the second. Considering the (population) size of Sri Lanka, that’s a e x t r a o r d i n a r y statistic,” British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick said. He was speaking at Pearson BTEC Higher Education Forum 2024 held in Colombo on Wednesday. #SriLanka #UK #transnationaleducation #Pearson #highereducation #education #TNE https://lnkd.in/gTPzrAiA

🎓 A Critical Gap in Higher Education Internationalization While universities rush to establish international campuses and transnational education (TNE) partnerships, we're overlooking a crucial element: our educators. Our lecturers are the bridge between educational systems. Without proper training and support, we risk compromising the quality of transnational education and the student experience. #HigherEducation #InternationalEducation #TNE #TeachingExcellence #GlobalEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

New RSE Africa Working Group report highlights the bridges and barriers in Scotland–Africa higher education sector partnerships. This recent report builds on an initial report from 2023. It illustrates the ongoing activity and highlights the layered, intersectional nature of the challenges that partners face when opportunistically or strategically pursuing collaborations between Scotland and Africa. https://lnkd.in/e2JtrcVN

We are delighted to share that Sri Lanka is now the UK’s second-largest partner and the fastest growing country in the top ten host countries in Transnational Education (TNE), as highlighted in a recent Daily Mirror article. This milestone reflects the rapid growth and success of TNE initiatives in Sri Lanka, which have seen a remarkable increase in student enrollments over the past five years.   TNE has become an essential pathway for Sri Lankan students to access globally recognized qualifications, especially given the limited capacity of local state universities. It provides a vital solution for bridging the higher education gap while promoting skills development and employability.  Read more in the Daily Mirror: https://lnkd.in/g5zNZ8Xr   #UKSriLanka #TransnationalEducation #HigherEducation #BritishCouncil #EducationPartnership #GlobalSkills #TNE #SustainableDevelopment

MUBS has signed an Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement with Alanya Üniversitesi in Turkey, an initiative spearheaded by the MUBS Office of International Affairs (OIA). The agreement seeks to strengthen collaborative research and educational activities while promoting international mobility opportunities for faculty, staff, and students under the Erasmus+ framework. The partnership also aims to facilitate the sharing of higher education best practices, contributing to the professional and academic growth of both institutions. 🔗 Read more at https://lnkd.in/emsQQZvA Nael Alami Ministry Of Education and Higher Education - Lebanon Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff Metropolitan University Programmes at MUBS British Council #DiscoverMUBS #WhyMUBS #lebanese_universities #MUBSLebanon #universities #Lebanon #higher_education #Education #QualityEducation #collaboration #agreement #erasmus #international #erasmusplus #Alanya #Turkey #partnership