International Strategy

HARTPURY 2030 > S T R A T E G Y INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY

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Our mission is to deliver outstanding University and College education in land-based, sport and related disciplines, to equip our students with real-world skills for the benefit of local, regional, national, and global communities.

MISSION

VISION

To be a globally engaged University and College, empowering students and staff to thrive in a connected world, while addressing global challenges and creating sustainable impact through education, research, and strategic partnerships.

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Foreword by the Director of Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment

To achieve these ambitions, we will embed internationalisation throughout the organisation. We will focus on internationalising our specialist academic portfolio and curricula, developing our student and alumni experience, and creating more opportunities for student mobility, to benefit all our students and graduates. International collaboration lies at the heart of our strategy and serves as a key enabler of its success. We will create and nurture high-quality, long term international partnerships, including for research and knowledge exchange. Working with organisations that share our values and vision, we will use our real-world skills and expertise to positively impact global challenges. Jessica Taylor

A multifaceted, collaborative, and strategic approach to internationalisation is essential to achieve the goals outlined in our Hartpury 2030 Strategy. Set against a backdrop of geo-political uncertainty and a rapidly changing global

landscape, our International Strategy showcases clear advancements to ensure Hartpury remains globally relevant, engaged, and competitive. Building upon our foundations, our strategy will raise our international presence and reputation for education and research excellence within our specialisms. It will focus on sustainably growing our international student and staff population, recognising the benefits of a diverse community.

VALUES

EXCELLENCE NURTURING AMBITIOUS

RESPECTFUL EMPOWERING

We support students and staff to reach their potential and pursue opportunities

We show consideration for staff and students, promoting freedom

We encourage and demonstrate a desire to succeed through

We support each other, embrace and celebrate

We strive for excellence in everything we do and uphold high academic standards across all our activities.

difference and act with integrity to benefit society and the environment.

that positively impact our communities and wider society.

of expression and creating a safe and inclusive campus.

dedication and perseverance.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1

COMMUNITY AND CULTURE Hartpury values a dynamic, inclusive community and will broaden efforts to attract global talent, benefitting the entire institution.

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We recognise the myriad of benefits that a diverse and vibrant community of students, staff, and alumni brings to Hartpury as a whole. We will invest in expanding our recruitment of international students and staff, who will be drawn by our growing reputation as a world-class institution for teaching and research within our areas of expertise. To achieve this, we will: 1.1. Sustainably grow the number of international students at Hartpury, to form a larger proportion of our student body, in line with the University and College strategies. 1.2. Attract and support the best talent: passionate, talented, and skilled students and teaching and research staff, from across the world to study or work at Hartpury. 1.3. Foster a culture-rich community that thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences by actively recruiting students and staff from a wider range of countries. 1.4. Invest in comprehensive, diverse, targeted student recruitment initiatives and partnerships to strengthen our global reach and reputation, with a focus on international markets demonstrating strong demand for our subject specialisms. 1.5. Actively engage our growing international alumni communities through effective communication, events, and career

development. Our ongoing commitment to support graduates will create mutually beneficial opportunities for alumni to take on ambassadorial, mentorship, advisory, and recruitment roles. 1.6. Align our international plans with our sustainability strategy, including creating and implementing a sustainable international travel policy for staff and students, to ensure that essential travel is environmentally responsible, monitored, and in line with our sustainability goals.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2 INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO We are committed to embedding internationalisation in education and research, providing global opportunities, cultural competence, and impactful, value-driven collaborations.

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2.3. Conduct globally relevant and recognised research and knowledge exchange, aligned, where appropriate, to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research will harness the unique expertise of our specialist researchers, drive real-world impact, enrich our education programmes, and enhance our international reputation. 2.4. Create and support opportunities for students and staff to participate in global study, work placements, and exchange programmes. This includes funded mobility initiatives that enable them to gain international experience and develop the skills needed to thrive as engaged global citizens.

Internationalisation will be embedded within our educational provision and academic practice, for the benefit of all our students. We are committed to providing opportunities for students to engage with a truly international academic experience, gaining cultural competence and global perspectives on campus, and engaging in global study or research opportunities worldwide. impact in creating positive change, aligning with our core values, and strengthening our global profile. To achieve this, we will: 2.1. Develop a portfolio of internationally relevant programmes to meet global demand. Regularly review the curriculum, content, fee structures, scholarship provisions, and modes of study to ensure our offer remains globally competitive, while simultaneously preparing all students for careers in an interconnected and rapidly evolving global landscape. 2.2. Identify and develop new academic progression pathways, working with quality education providers to deliver opportunities such as international foundation programmes, to establish new routes for students to progress onto Hartpury study programmes. We recognise the significance of research with international

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3 STUDENT EXPERIENCE

We are dedicated to supporting international students and staff, continuously enhancing inclusion, wellbeing, and a rich academic and cultural experience.

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International students and staff bring a wide range of benefits to the University and College, enriching our academic, cultural, and economic environment. We recognise that, as we continue to grow, it is essential to continually review and enhance our strategies to provide an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant experience for our international students.

To achieve this, we will: 3.1. Cultivate and embed an international mindset across the University and College, ensuring global perspectives guide our practices, creating an outstanding experience for all our students, from pre-application through to post-graduation. 3.2. Provide our staff with the tools, knowledge, and intercultural competency training needed to deliver outstanding academic and pastoral support, empowering our increasingly diverse international student body to thrive and succeed. 3.3. Continuously review, evaluate, and enhance our support services, campus facilities and related policies, to ensure they effectively meet the multifarious needs of our growing international student population. 3.4. Work in close collaboration with the Students’ Union to cultivate a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive global community that amplifies the voices of our international students and actively celebrates cultural diversity.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS We will foster high-quality, long-term partnerships to drive growth, research, mobility, commercial development, and enhance our global profile.

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To achieve this, we will:

4.1. Identify and establish international research and knowledge exchange collaborations, as well as funding opportunities, with carefully selected universities, research institutions, charities, and industries worldwide that address shared global challenges. 4.2. Build and nurture strategic partnerships with international institutions, exploring Transnational Education (TNE) opportunities to deliver education overseas, and articulation agreements and dual degree programmes, to enhance student recruitment efforts. By aligning with institutions that share our values and vision, we aim to foster academic excellence and long-term relationships that support our growth and reputation. 4.3. Develop strategic international business development partnerships with industry and organisations aligned with our specialisms. These collaborations will drive innovation, establish pathways for joint commercial ventures and research commercialisation, and strengthen our global presence and impact.

We are committed to establishing and maintaining a select network of high-quality, long-term strategic partnerships and collaborations to strengthen our institution. We recognise the importance of these alliances in providing invaluable opportunities for student number growth, research and knowledge exchange, commercial development, mobility for students and staff, and enhancing our international profile.

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