Professor reappointed as UK's International Education Champion
바카라 사이트 reappoints Professor Sir Steve Smith as its International Education Champion, supporting the promotion of UK education excellence around the world.
- Sir Steve will continue to support the government바카라 사이트檚 international education work
- His work will promote UK excellence in education around the world
- Officials will conduct a review of the International Education Strategy
Sir Steve Smith has been reappointed as the UK 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트檚 International Education Champion.
Reappointed by Minister for Exports, Gareth Thomas, and the Skills Minister, The Rt Hon Baroness Smith, Sir Steve바카라 사이트檚 tenure as International Education Champion (IEC) has been extended for one year from 1 October..
Under a commitment made in the UK 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트檚 International Education Strategy, published in 2019, Sir Steve was originally appointed as IEC in June 2020 for a four-year term.
In his role as IEC, Sir Steve will continue to support the government바카라 사이트檚 international education work, including engaging with governments around the world and promoting UK excellence and partnerships in all education sub-sectors.
More widely, with the change in government, officials will conduct a review of the International Education Strategy, which will ensure that it continues to be an effective tool in increasing the value of education exports, promote policy dialogue and reflect the priorities of education stakeholders, businesses and Ministers.
Sir Steve was previously Vice-Chancellor of University of Exeter for 18 years and brings vast experience to the IEC role, where he has played a pivotal role in developing deep relationships, including at Ministerial level internationally.
In his role as IEC, he has already supported significant progress across priority countries including:
- Leading over 500 meetings with stakeholders and 22 visits overseas , which has helped open the door for education exports, now amounting to more than 拢28bn.
- Taking forward the relationship with education ministers in particular with Saudi Arabia, to develop the pipeline of opportunities for UK education suppliers relating to the Kingdom바카라 사이트檚 Vision 2030; and Nigeria, where the UK has co-written the country바카라 사이트檚 guidelines for Transnational Education, opening up opportunities for UK universities to provide their offer in Nigeria.
- Leading a delegation of 31 UK higher education institutions to India, where a range of partnership opportunities have been progressed.
On his re-appointment, Prof. Sir Steve Smith said:
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Exports Minister Gareth Thomas said:
바카라 사이트淭he UK is an international powerhouse when it comes to our education services, and I바카라 사이트檓 very pleased that Sir Steve will be continuing in his role to champion the country around the world.
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Baroness Smith, Minister for Skills, said:
바카라 사이트淪ir Steve has a wealth of experience in showcasing our brilliant education sector, and I am thrilled that he will continue in this role for a further year.
바카라 사이트淭he UK is rightly regarded as an education powerhouse and Sir Steve바카라 사이트檚 vital work will continue to strengthen that reputation around the world, driving economic growth and boosting our global prestige.바카라 사이트�