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The Education UK Partnership - Working in Nigeria |
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| New Connaught Rooms, London |
7 June 2006 |
0930-1645 |
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GBP 220 + VAT |
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Since 2002, the number of Nigerian students choosing to study in the UK has increased by 75 per cent. In 2004/2005 alone, this market increased by 37 per cent. Currently, there are now over 8,000 Nigerian students in the UK and it is the sixth largest source of international students to the UK.
For many institutions this is a new market, and the Education UK Partnership has organised a one-day conference for members of the Partnership to consider the opportunities of this market and explore ways of working effectively in Nigeria.
The conference will draw upon experiences of institutions that have been active in the market for a number of years, including:
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Stuart Rennie, Robert Gordon University |
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Adrienne Clarke, London Metropolitan University |
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Simon Terrington, HIBT |
Delegates attending this event will have the opportunity to meet the newly recruited Education UK Partnership team from Nigeria as well as hear from the Country Director, Dr. John Richards, on how Nigeria will be supporting the needs of the Partnership.
The conference aims to be interactive and will provide an opportunity for delegates to share best practise and discuss issues that are relevant to their marketing strategies. The programme has been designed to give both new entrants and experienced practitioners opportunities to gain useful insights into the market. The day will include the following sessions:
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Education UK Partnership and Nigeria |
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- Dr. John Richards, Country Director, British Council Nigeria
- Arlene Griffiths, Director, Education UK Partnership, British Council UK
- Akin Alamu, Education UK Partnership Manager, British Council Nigeria
- Derek Ibeagha, Education UK Partnership Officer, Lagos, British Council Nigeria
- Uju Dubas-Agbasi, Education UK Partnership Officer, Abuja, British Council Nigeria
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Nigerian economic overview |
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- Dr David Cowan, Senior Economist with the Africa Team at The Economist Intelligence Unit
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Jason will outline the issues surrounding the high visa refusals rates and what institutions can do to tackle this. Jason will also provide a useful insight into the activities of the main competitors in the market. |
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- Jason Ivory, Entrance Clearance Manager, UK Visas Lagos
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Marketing in developing countries |
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- Professor Colin Gilligan, Sheffield Hallam University and Visiting Professor, Northumbria University
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This session will provide an open forum for delegates to ask further questions, addressing key themes and issues which have arisen during the day. |
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- Panel consisting of British Council Nigeria and UK colleagues as well institutional representatives
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Nigerian student decision making process |
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- Stuart Rennie, Acting International Programmes Manager, Robert Gordon University
- Simon Terrington, Marketing Manager, HIBT
- Arlene Griffiths, Director, Education UK Partnership, British Council UK
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Managing an in-country office |
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Experienced practitioners |
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- Adrienne Clarke, Head of International Recruitment, London Metropolitan University
- Alex Malley, Senior International Office, London Metropolitan University
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This is 419! Combating forged documents |
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This session will include real examples received by the entrance clearance team in Nigeria. |
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- Jason Ivory, Entrance Clearance Manager, UK Visa Lagos
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Working in Nigeria for the first time - the practicalities |
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- Simon Terrington, Marketing Manager, HIBT
- Arlene Griffiths, Director, Education UK Partnership, British Council UK
- Uju Dubas-Agbasi, Education UK Partnership Officer, Abuja, British Council Nigeria
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Case study - the progression of the Nigerian market |
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Experienced practitioners |
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- Stuart Rennie, Acting International Programmes Manager, Robert Gordon University
- Derek Ibeagha, Education UK Partnership Officer, Lagos, British Council Nigeria
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Registration |
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Plenary session: Education UK Partnership and Nigeria |
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Plenary session: Nigerian economic overview |
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Refreshment break |
| 1130 |
Choice of one of the following workshops: - Nigerian student decision making process
- Managing an in-country office
- This is 419! Combating forged documents
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Choice of one of the following workshops: - Nigerian student decision making process
- Managing an in-country office
- This is 419! Combating forged documents
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Lunch (finger buffet) |
| 1345 |
Plenary session: UK Visas and beyond |
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Choice of one of the following workshops: - Working in Nigeria for the first time - the practicalities
- Case study - the progression of the Nigerian market
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Comfort break |
| 1530 |
Plenary session: Marketing in developing countries |
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Open forum |
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End of conference |
For more information about this event, please contact the Education UK Training and Development Team.
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