{"id":328,"date":"2023-07-20T10:12:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T09:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/education-development-toolkit\/?page_id=328"},"modified":"2023-09-01T12:39:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T11:39:11","slug":"international-mobility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/education-development-toolkit\/theme-overview\/employability\/international-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"International Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>An Employability Theme Page<\/h3>\n<h3>Getting Started with International Mobility<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"post-867 media-867\" class=\"image w-50 clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/education-development-toolkit\/files\/2023\/08\/Jade-Rushby2.jpg\" alt=\"A decorative image. A female student sits cross legged on a grey rock with her back to the camera. She stares out onto a peaceful blue lake bordered with rugged mountains and forestry (New Zealand).\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>What is International Mobility?<\/h2>\n<p>International mobility refers to where students work or study abroad as part of their Cardiff University experience.<\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of ways that international placements can be undertaken and developed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Curricular opportunities:<\/strong><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Semesters or academic years of study abroad at an international partner university<\/li>\n<li>Years of work or research abroad as part of a professional training year \/ year in industry<\/li>\n<li>Shorter-term periods abroad contributing towards a specific module \/ programme. Some examples of these include medical elective placements abroad; Earth Sciences summer mapping projects; and Biosciences international field trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><strong>Extra-curricular opportunities:<\/strong><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>The Global Opportunities Team (part of the wider Student Futures Team) develop short-term extra-curricular study, work or volunteering placements. These usually take place over the summer months and are open to all undergraduate students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why is\u202fInternational Mobility Important?<\/h2>\n<p>In the &#8216;International Sub-Strategy, The Way Forward 2018-2023, Recast following Covid-19&#8217; the University commits to the following:  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px\"><em>Investing in global opportunities for our students.<\/em>   <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px\"><em>Continuing\u202fto encourage all of our students to be internationally connected by providing excellent opportunities and support for study, work or volunteering in an international setting; explicitly, at least 20% of our home undergraduate student population will have studied, worked or volunteered abroad for at least two weeks, or gained other substantive international experience during their degree with us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The University recognises the many benefits of undertaking an international placement: for example, in terms of enhanced employability outcomes; personal development; academic attainment. As mentioned above, Staff in the Global Opportunities Team within Student Futures can work with Schools to discuss embedding international opportunities into the curriculum and there is a range of paperwork and support available for the process of embedding available on the Intranet and created by Registry.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Providing Opportunities Abroad <\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Working with Global Opportunities Staff in Student Futures to Create Opportunities Abroad<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<p>What support is for me to provide international mobility opportunities for my students?  \u202f<\/p>\n<p>Staff in Global Opportunities can provide the following support:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Curricular opportunities:<\/strong><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide examples of best practice across the institution; explore potential new or existing partnerships to support the programme; provide detailed information on funding available to students; explain processes for the subsequent promotion and management of the period abroad. Please note: it is essential to also engage, and seek guidance from, members of staff in the Academic Quality Team and Education Partnerships Team at the earliest possible stage when developing curricular opportunities abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><strong> Extra-curricular opportunities:<\/strong><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide information on, and promote, existing opportunities; provide guidance on funding to support academic school-led extra-curricular opportunities abroad including examples of best practice.\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Essential Policies and Paperwork<\/h2>\n<p>Explore here to see the paperwork and supporting policies for Study Abroad and Placements.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion accordion-accessible\"><div class=\"accordion-section\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-section-header-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#content-international-mobility-accordion-1-1\"\n        aria-expanded=\"false\"><svg class=\"icon icon-chevron-right\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 19.75 32\">\n    <title>Chevron right<\/title>\n    <path d=\"M6.13,28.28L18.41,16,6.13,3.72,9.84,0l16,16-16,16Z\" transform=\"translate(-6.13 0)\"><\/path>\n<\/svg> Study Abroad Guidance<\/h2> <div class=\"accordion-section-body collapse \" id=\"content-international-mobility-accordion-1-1\"><p>Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.cardiff.ac.uk\/staff\/supporting-your-work\/teach-and-support-students\/teach-and-assess-students\/curriculum-and-programme-design\/approving-and-managing-programmes\/new-programmes\/study-abroad-programmes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Intranet pages<\/a>, to find the following policy documents and paperwork:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Study Abroad Policy<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative Provision Risk Assessment for the Introduction of Study Abroad<\/li>\n<li>Study Abroad Module Description template<\/li>\n<li>Study Abroad Partner Application Form<\/li>\n<li>Learning Agreement for International Exchange Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div> <\/div><div class=\"accordion-section\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-section-header-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#content-international-mobility-accordion-1-2\"\n        aria-expanded=\"false\"><svg class=\"icon icon-chevron-right\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 19.75 32\">\n    <title>Chevron right<\/title>\n    <path d=\"M6.13,28.28L18.41,16,6.13,3.72,9.84,0l16,16-16,16Z\" transform=\"translate(-6.13 0)\"><\/path>\n<\/svg> Placement Policies and Paperwork<\/h2> <div class=\"accordion-section-body collapse \" id=\"content-international-mobility-accordion-1-2\"><p>Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.cardiff.ac.uk\/staff\/supporting-your-work\/teach-and-support-students\/teach-and-assess-students\/curriculum-and-programme-design\/approving-and-managing-programmes\/new-programmes\/placements\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Placements Intranet pages<\/a>, to find the following policy documents and paperwork.<\/p>\n<p>This includes links to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Placement Learning Policy<\/li>\n<li>Risk Assessment Form for the introduction of Placements<\/li>\n<li>Risk Assessment Guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Case Studies<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a number of examples of how international mobility has been offered across Cardiff University Schools.<br \/>\n\n        <div class=\"cu_tabs\">\n               \n        <ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\">\n        <li class=\"nav-item \" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"nav-link active\" href=\"#content-international-mobility-case-study-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" id=\"international-mobility-case-study-1\">MUSIC Example\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n        <li class=\"nav-item \" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"nav-link \" href=\"#content-international-mobility-case-study-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" id=\"international-mobility-case-study-2\">BIOSI Example\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n        <li class=\"nav-item \" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"nav-link \" href=\"#content-international-mobility-case-study-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" id=\"international-mobility-case-study-3\">MEDIC Example\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n        <li class=\"nav-item \" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"nav-link \" href=\"#content-international-mobility-case-study-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" id=\"international-mobility-case-study-4\">PHYSX Example\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <div class=\"tab-content\">\n        <div class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"content-international-mobility-case-study-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"international-mobility-case-study-1\">\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The School of Music has established a Year of Study Abroad for students enrolled on BMus Music with a Year Abroad and BA Music with a Year Abroad programmes. Students study the equivalent of 120 credits per year at a range of partner institutions in Europe, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Thailand and the USA.\u202f Over recent years numbers of students participating in these programmes has steadily grown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"content-international-mobility-case-study-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"international-mobility-case-study-2\">\n        <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School of Biosciences, Professional Placement Year Abroad<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The School of Biosciences has a long-established Professional Placement Year programme.\u202f Students can complete a full year research or industry placement as part of this programme, either at a partner institution or at an external organisation. The School has designed a suite of robust documentation to assess risk and judge the placement\u2019s academic suitability. They maintain a comprehensive database of previous placement destinations and hosts, meaning students have a starting point in their search for a suitable placement. Assessment takes the form of a written report in the style of a scientific paper, a poster presentation, marked by academic staff, and a report from the placement host, evaluating the student\u2019s performance in a workplace context.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"content-international-mobility-case-study-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"international-mobility-case-study-3\">\n        <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School of Medicine, Electives Abroad<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The School of Medicine provides opportunities for students to undertake year 4 or year 5 practical Elective placements abroad. The School manages the application and selection process of students, and provides comprehensive guidance around risk assessment as well as pre-departure training to all participants. This is led by an academic member of staff, with administrative support provided within the School. In a typical academic year around 200 students take part.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"content-international-mobility-case-study-4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"international-mobility-case-study-4\">\n        <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School of Physics and Astronomy, Extra-curricular Research Placements.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The School of Physics and Astronomy offers students the opportunity to undertake extra-curricular short-term placements at research facilities in Canada, Germany and Australia. These opportunities have been developed through existing academic connections. \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Deeper Dive<\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion accordion-accessible\"><div class=\"accordion-section\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-section-header-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#content-international-mobility-deeper-dive-1\"\n        aria-expanded=\"false\"><svg class=\"icon icon-chevron-right\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 19.75 32\">\n    <title>Chevron right<\/title>\n    <path d=\"M6.13,28.28L18.41,16,6.13,3.72,9.84,0l16,16-16,16Z\" transform=\"translate(-6.13 0)\"><\/path>\n<\/svg> Student Futures Business Partner<\/h2> <div class=\"accordion-section-body collapse \" id=\"content-international-mobility-deeper-dive-1\"><p>For more information, please contact the Student Futures Business Partner for your College:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jon Forbes, Student Futures Business Partner, AHSS<\/li>\n<li>Llinos Carpenter, Student Future Business Partner, PSE<\/li>\n<li>Joanne Jenkins, Student Futures Business Partner, BLS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div> <\/div><div class=\"accordion-section\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-section-header-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#content-international-mobility-deeper-dive-2\"\n        aria-expanded=\"false\"><svg class=\"icon icon-chevron-right\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 19.75 32\">\n    <title>Chevron right<\/title>\n    <path d=\"M6.13,28.28L18.41,16,6.13,3.72,9.84,0l16,16-16,16Z\" transform=\"translate(-6.13 0)\"><\/path>\n<\/svg> Share your Feedback<\/h2> <div class=\"accordion-section-body collapse \" id=\"content-international-mobility-deeper-dive-2\"><p>\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image w-75\" src=\"https:\/\/forms.microsoft.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=MEu3vWiVVki9vwZ1l3j8vFjmzr0UHJNEkrFqXd1VVfhURFkwR1E4TzlNNFJGR1VIRDdKRENOOFZFSS4u\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div><div class=\"accordion-section\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-section-header-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#content-international-mobility-deeper-dive-3\"\n        aria-expanded=\"false\"><svg class=\"icon icon-chevron-right\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 19.75 32\">\n    <title>Chevron right<\/title>\n    <path d=\"M6.13,28.28L18.41,16,6.13,3.72,9.84,0l16,16-16,16Z\" transform=\"translate(-6.13 0)\"><\/path>\n<\/svg> What Next?<\/h2> <div class=\"accordion-section-body collapse \" id=\"content-international-mobility-deeper-dive-3\"><p>You're on page 5 of 6\u202fEmployability\u202ftheme\u202fpages. 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