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Best Practice Exchange 2008, Rotterdam                          

'Raising the Bar' for the international student experience

 

27th March 2008

Dutch i-graduate office, Rotterdam 

 

Following the UK event in March, the Best Practice Exchange 2008, Rotterdam has been specifically designed to facilitate discussions on issues that are impacting on the international student experience in the Netherlands and other European study destinations. The day will comprise presentations and round-table workshops for practitioners and decision-makers, spanning the international student experience.

In November 2007, i-graduate's International Student Barometer™ (ISB) obtained feedback from over 85,000 students. Insights from this ground-breaking study will be presented at the event. Representatives from the highest performing institutions will share some of the secrets of their success.

The Best Practice Exchange 2008, Rotterdam will encompass a wide range of aspects of life for international students, from the academic to the practicalities of everyday life. Together, we will develop practical actions that can be implemented when you return to your institution.

Following the Best Practice Exchange 2008, Rotterdam a 'Best Practice' document will be available to all institutions who contributed to the event.

 

The Best Practice Exchange 2008, Rotterdam will:

  • Provide practical actions to take away and implement, encouraging actual improvements to the international student experience

  • Present up-to-the-minute feedback from over 85,000 students who took part in the International Student Barometer in November 2007

  • Explore how the leading institutions are addressing the key issue of internationalisation on their campuses

  • Provide an invaluable forum to exchange best practice with colleagues from your peer institutions

  • Ensure you are able to implement key actions from the International Student Barometer in the most effective way when you return to your institution

 

Event details

The Best Practice Exchange 2008, Rotterdam is open to all partner insitutions and will take place at the Dutch i-graduate office, Mathenesserlaan 255, Rotterdam, on 27th March 2008.

The day will begin promptly at 10.00 and close at approximately 16.00. There will be an informal drinks reception to follow (16.00 - 17.00)

The standard partner rate is €150 per delegate and includes lunch and refreshments.

 For more information on the event, or to book your place, please email n.ripmeester@i-graduate.org