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Higher education student and staff mobility project
Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2015 PROJECT  FINISHED 

Context/background at Royal Holloway Partnerships within the Erasmus+ framework are selected primarily on the basis of academic complementarities and reputation. The decision is informed by the opportunities the partnership brings in reach and profile raising; in the potential for the development of collaborative research projects; in opportunities to develop joint teaching; and/or as a means of enhancing the student experience. The decision is informed by the opportunities the partnership brings in reach and profile raising; in the potential for the development of collaborative research projects; in opportunities to develop joint teaching; and/or as a means of enhancing the student experience. Participation in the Programme is in harmony with Royal Holloway?s strategic objectives and priorities for 2013 -2020, and will play a central role in driving forward specific institutional objectives as outlined below. Those most closely linked to the project are: 1.to employ its expertise in teaching and research to contribute to local, regional, national and international social wellbeing and economic and development through individual academic endeavour, partnerships and networks [in support of Modernisation Agenda Priorities 1, 2, 3 & 4]. Participation will facilitate engagement with institutions thereby helping to extend the university?s reach and impact beyond its immediate geographical confines. 2.to educate a diverse national and international student body and to provide them with intellectual and other opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills required for the Twenty First Century [in support of Modernisation Agenda Priorities 1,2 & 3]. Participation will help to ensure that the curriculum is internationally relevant and that the education and associated activities that are provided for students support the development of global citizenship skills. 3.to deliver an outstanding student experience where students receive a tailored offer and have opportunities to develop skills for employability and citizenship via participating in such activities as work placements, internships, volunteering and studying abroad so as to equip them for an increasingly globalised workplace [in support of Modernisation Agenda Priorities 2,3 & 4]. Participation will facilitate inward and outward student mobility thereby increasing the breadth and depth of students? education by providing increased opportunities for students to undertake the activities listed above. 4.to develop its financial strength, leadership and governance capability in order to sustain and grow its position both for research and teaching in an increasingly competitive national and international market and challenging funding environment [in support of Modernisation Agenda Priority 5]. Participation will increase staff mobility which will aid inter-institutional collaboration and the sharing of good practice at all levels within the university. Objectves To support degree programmes requiring or offering a year abroad. In addition, to support such staff as wish to undetake a teaching mobility. Number type/profile of participants During 2014-15, we had 100 student mobilities; none of the participants were special needs students and 14 were from diasadvantaged backgrounds.This is generally in line with our expectations. There were 2 staff mobilities and this was fewer than had been anticipated. Description of undertaken activities Student mobilities consisted of study and traineeships. Staff mobility undertaken was exclusively teaching. Results and impact attained The satisfaction rate of both incoming and outgoing students with their mobility experience is of note. In addtion, the learning outcomes of the students have shown the effect of the programme and its potential to aid the development of both academic and tranferrable skills.
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