1. PRESENTATION FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENT CONFERENCE 14 th May 2012 Introduction to Conference Sheryl Simon, Director Royal Holloway International

2. AIM OF SESSION Aim To confirm and contextualise the conference objectives Scope to clarify the conference objectives provide brief information about Royal Holloway, the role of Royal Holloway International and other departments contributing to international activity to provide essential ‘housekeeping’ information

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE Increase mutual understanding Provide opportunities for sharing best practice and for learning from one another Provide a forum for frank discussion to advance our respective businesses

4. OVERVIEW OF ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Part of the University of London since 1900 with University of London degrees Campus-based, cosmopolitan community engaged in research of international significance THE World Rankings 2012: - 6 th in the world for our international outlook -15 th in the UK -107 th in the world - 6/17 academic departments ranked in Top 10 by leading British newspapers

5. Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Faculty of Management & Economics Biological Sciences Computer Science Earth Sciences Geography Information Security Mathematics Physics Psychology Classics Drama & Theatre English Literature European Studies History Media Arts Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures Music Politics & International Relations Social Work Criminology & Sociology Economics Management ACADEMIC PROFILE

6. NationalityStaffStudents UK76%77% Rest of the World 24%23% Total %100% Total numbers1 5009 000 ROYAL HOLLOWAY STAFF & STUDENTS

7. THE STUDENT JOURNEY Recruitment RHI Admissions Registry Admissions Office (RHI) Academic and English language support RHI Academic study Academic Departments Social activities Students Union Student welfare Student Support Services Careers’ advice Careers Service Alumni Activities Alumni Office (RHI)

8. ROYAL HOLLOWAY INTERNATIONAL’S RESPONSIBILITIES Encompasses four closely related areas: the recruitment of international students the seeking out, development and management of international partnerships the development and delivery of English language and academic skills courses the development of courses for delivery abroad via partnerships, distance and/or blended learning

9. CONFERENCE ARRANGEMENTS Information Pack −Schedule of Activities Meals and refreshments Dinner arrangements -Monday evening: Principal’s Residence -Tuesday evening: Runnymede Hotel Transport arrangements to and from B&Bs for those not on campus Visit to the local area