Building the global engagement network

The newly formed Global Engagement Office (GEO) and wider networks are already connecting stakeholders from across the university to help tell UCL’s global story better.

From an initial seven members of GEO staff in November, out of a total 18 posts, we now only have two more posts to fill. The team (some of whom are pictured here) provides advice, support and resources to help develop overseas partnerships, in line with the Global Engagement Strategy (GES).

Pro-Vice-Provost (International)

Dr Karen Edge and Professor Gudrun Moore have joined the GEO as Pro-Vice-Provost (International) – job sharing a 0.8 (FTE) post. Together they bring a deep knowledge of global academia and higher education.

Working with our network of Pro-Vice-Provosts (Regional) and Vice-Deans (International), Karen and Gudrun will lead data gathering, analysis and knowledge sharing activities to profile and celebrate global engagement across the whole of UCL – from undergraduate student to Emeritus Professor. They will work with academic and professional services colleagues to amplify the influence of global engagement on our research, teaching and consultancy activities both globally and locally.

Engagement through our regional networks

In the autumn we re-launched our regional networks, increasing the number from five to seven (North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia). Our newly appointed regional Pro-Vice-Provosts are leading stakeholder and outreach engagement for their regions – find out more about them here.

Our 11 Faculties each nominated a Vice-Dean (International) to act as focal points for implementing the GES in line with their own Faculty priorities and help showcase the wide range of collaborations across the university. View the full list here.

To find out more about the GEO team, wider networks and upcoming regional network meetings, please visit the UCL Global website or contact us.