1. Embedding Mobility into Institutional Partnerships: Joint Degrees Arab-Euro Conference on Higher Education, Amman, Jordan (10-12 June, 2014) Professor Mary Bownes Senior Vice Principal – External Engagement The University of Edinburgh

2. Embedding Mobility into Institutional Partnerships: Joint Degrees The University is responsible for the academic standards of all awards granted in its name, including joint awards. Appropriate pastoral and academic support for students must be in place. The joint nature of the degree must provide a synergistic dimension to make the mobility more than just a period of study abroad Mobility enhances the student experience and employability at all levels. Key Questions:- How will academic quality be ensured? Are staff at the partner institution qualified for their role and how does the partner institution monitor and ensure proficiency of its staff? How is the quality of learning opportunities ensured for all students? How will the accuracy of public information be monitored?

3. Examples of Joint Programmes UGMastersPhDs China University of Geoscience (Beijing) Joint European Masters in Landscape Architecture (Versailles, Amsterdam, Politecnica de Catalunya, Leibniz) Universitas 21 Joint PhD Programme: an agreement between 15 research intensive U21 Partners University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) Joint MSc Fire Safety (Ghent & Lund) Franco-Scottish Joint PhD Programme China University of Petroleum (Beijing) Joint MSc Informatics (Trento & Aachen) Edinburgh-Macquarie University (Sydney) bilateral joint PhD Programme Shenzhen University & Lioning Univesity of Petroleum & Chemical Technology Joint MSc Digital Communication & Signal Processing (Beihang University of China) EuroSPIN Programme in Neuroinformatics South China University of Technology Joint PhD Programme in Experimental Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience Dalian University of Technology

4. Case Study – Jointed Awarded Degrees Strengthen PGR training and research capacity at national and international levels. Build academic cooperation between partner universities Provide enhanced generic skills and a widened research experience. Become an even more attractive place for the best minds of the world. Key Points:- Meeting the academic requirements of both universities Agreement regarding the nomination of a lead university Joint supervision of students between nominated staff at doctoral degree- awarding institutions A single degree awarded for one PhD thesis

5. Jointly-awarded Degrees – Benefits for the students International student mobility Acquisition of additional research and transferable skills Access to additional sources of student financial support Exposure to two different high- quality research environments, cultures and sets of resources A head start in future career planning, professional development and employment prospects.

6. Jointly-awarded Degrees – Institutional & Regional Benefits Encouraging research as a career for high calibre students (PhD-level) Enhanced recruitment of excellent students International collaboration and increased capacity to leverage research funding The added value of international networking Knowledge exchange and sharing of research, learning and resources Recognition of partner University qualifications in other countries Increased attractiveness of institutions by strengthening national, European and international networks

7. Jointly-awarded PhDs – Management of programmes Importance of student-specific MoA Funding Academic standards & quality assurance Recruitment, selection & admissions of students Examination Graduation Visa Issues When things go wrong