A master class in managing global universities

PA 283/13 Senior university managers and leaders will gather at an international conference at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) to share best practice around developing and operating campuses abroad. The third International Leadership Conference: Managing Global Universities , will take place from 4-7 November and will provide practical advice and guidance for senior managers and leaders of universities worldwide who intend to develop a strong global presence. The four-day intensive programme is designed by professional managers responsible for planning and running the University's campuses in Asia and builds on Nottingham's strengths as a successful research-led UK university with an excellent reputation for international leadership and management. This specialised conference presents speakers from many other international institutions with expertise in globalising higher education. These include senior managers from i-graduate, Benoy, The Parthenon Group, The Association of Business Schools, the British Council and other universities; Murdoch University, the University of Liverpool and the University of the West of Scotland. Dr Paul Greatrix, Registrar of the University and Programme Leader said: "The conference packs in a mix of keynote speeches, workshops, discussions and networking opportunities which will be invaluable to representatives from universities who want advice and guidance on how to develop on a global scale. "This is the third time we have hosted the conference and it has previously been a huge success.