The International ambition of Cardiff University as laid out in The Way Forward is that in five years’ time, we will consistently be among the top 100 universities in the world. As importantly, Cardiff University will be recognised as an international university that is of benefit to Wales.
Cardiff University is already an international organisation. We attract a geographically diverse range of staff and students (who become many thousands of transnational alumni); collaborate with institutions, governments and businesses worldwide; and conduct research that is proven to have global significance and impact, host international conferences and have staff that win international prizes. Cardiff University’s international reputation as a high quality educational institution has developed significantly over the last decade, as has the global reach and reputation of our ground breaking research.
However there is a growing awareness that we need to enhance international recognition of our excellence in research and education. We need to ensure that our students are suitably equipped with international experiences to succeed in the increasingly globalised environment and to meet the needs of graduate employers; we need to maximise the impact of our research for society throughout the world.
Partnerships will be critical to developing our international activities and to enhancing our international reputation. This trip to the Middle East has enabled some significant partnerships to be built that will create the foundation for future growth in terms of student mobility in both directions and research collaborations.