Middlesex University
Financial Statements 2016/17
Partnerships
Academic partnerships An international outlook
Middlesex programmes run in 34 countries around the world through partner institutions. These are a mix of franchised, validated, joint and distance learning programmes, and though they are predominantly taught in English, there is some teaching in other languages including German, Danish, Greek and German.
Around 50% of Middlesex students are currently studying abroad, either at one of the University’s three international campuses – Dubai, Malta and Mauritius – or with one of its global partners. In May 2017, Middlesex was named the 15th most international university in the world by Times Higher Education, and this reflects the diverse student body, global footprint and international outlook that have always been part of its DNA.
Mauritius campus opened in October 2017. Constructed in partnership with Medine Group, it is the island’s first integrated and international campus.
A new 8,000m2
The University has concentrated over the past year on growing its existing partnerships, ensuring partners share its values and will prioritise students, their achievements, their learning experience and their employability. The University currently has 90 partners around the world and is working to develop more, particularly within the UK.
The five-year plan
The University has an ambitious five-year strategy for academic partnerships moving forward. It plans to significantly increase partnership activities, particularly targeting the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. There will be a strong focus on core academic areas in the University, such as professional services, digital technology, education, health and creative industries.
Corporate partnerships
The Corporate Engagement Team continues to offer bespoke, work-based training to staff in partner businesses. There have been two additions to their suite of partners in recent months: a unique MA in Management in the International Payments Ecosystem for Worldpay, the payment processing company, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Management for employees at Mitsubishi Electric.
Middlesex hosted several high-profile events that brought hundreds of employers to the campus. The 2017 Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards, designed to give student business ventures a financial boost, were held here in June, gaining great exposure for the University. Former Dragon’s Den investor James Caan spoke to students and local SMEs in January at an Entrepreneur Academy seminar.
In September 2016 the University published three business research reports with the British Chambers of Commerce, and has produced two more this year. The Workforce Survey 2017 looked at how the National Living Wage, pensions auto-enrolment and the Apprenticeship Levy increased the cost base of business.
A significant development in the sector this year has been a change in how the government funds apprenticeships. The new Apprenticeship Levy requires UK employers to invest in offering employees this alternative route into higher education while they work, so Middlesex has been working with businesses to design Degree Apprenticeships. These will allow employees to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree without paying any fees.
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