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Agent Conference 2023

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28 March 2023 - 30 March 2023

8:00AM - 12:15PM

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The conference is aimed at engaging the Durham University Global Agent Network who are recruiting international students for the University.

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Palatine Centre at Durham University

This conference provides a unique opportunity for our global network of agents to learn more about Durham University, its key Unique Selling Points (USPs), and the ‘Durham Difference’, which underpins the value added from our Wider Students Experience activities.
This conference will be held online (via Zoom) over three days. Alongside 10 hours of informative, timely sessions from engaging speakers on a range of topics, we will also provide a wide range of opportunities to network (via breakout sessions), discuss, and make connections with relevant colleagues across the University.
You will also be able to access recordings of all 9 sessions after the event.
Durham University ‘Certificate of participation’ will be issued to all attendees.

Conference Overview

  • Opening ceremony with our Senior Leadership Team including PVC Global and Director International
  • Town Hall style session with the International Office Senior Leadership Team
  • Meet our International Recruitment Team and Regional Managers
  • Durham Difference & Wider Student Experience (WSE) with PVC Colleges Team
  • Admissions (undergraduate & postgraduate) and enquiries team
  • Faculty subjects showcase session
  • Agent Portal training session
  • Global Marketing and profile raising session
  • Durham University International Study Centre (ISC) showcase session 
 See the full itinerary further down this page.
 

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University student
On behalf of Durham University, I warmly welcome you all to our third virtual international agent conference. Durham International Agent Conference 2023 will provide our partners with the opportunity to hear the latest updates from across the university and I thank you all for your continued support for Durham University and I look forward to e-meet you all and welcoming you all to our beautiful campus once it’s safe to do so.
Professor Claire O'Malley
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global

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University student
I warmly welcome you all to 2023 Durham University International Agent Conference. This year’s conference programme will feature expert speakers across the university including International Recruitment team, Admissions and enquiries, Colleges & Wide Students Experience, subject showcase as well as our International Student Centre for our foundation and Pre-Masters programmes. I very much look forward to e-meeting you all.
Charlie Pybus
Director: International Office

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University student
This conference is designed to bring together key stakeholders over 3 days of information sharing, discussion and networking to ensure Durham University applicants receive the best possible experience in their application process. I look forward hearing your views, sharing good practices and facilitating discussions with my International Student Recruitment team to better enhance the experience of Durham University international applicants. Thank you for your continued support to Durham.
Victoria Anderson
Head of International Student Recruitment

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University student
For any queries regarding the conference please contact liadi.mudashiru@durham.ac.uk
Dr Liadi (Kola) Mudashiru
Deputy Head, International Student Recruitment (PG)

Tuesday 28 March

Time Session Synopsis Speakers
08.00-09.00 (check the event time in your time zone here please)

Opening ceremony with our Senior Leadership Team including PVC Global and Director International

 Put your questions to our Senior Leadership Team. 
09.15-10.30 (check the event time in your time zone here please) Meet our International Recruitment Team and Regional Managers. 
  • This session will be divided into to:
    Part 1: 30mins (Chair by VA): for all of us to introduce ourselves to our agent network;
  • Part 2: 30mins (Chair by Regional Heads): Regional Breakout room to explore and discuss and get feedback from agents ‘what works well and what are the challenges facing our agents network.
  • Part 3: 30mins (Chair by VA): we all return and each Regional Heads report/debrief/feedback to the planetary any common themes, challenges and what works and what needs improving.
 Meet the Team 
10.45-12.00 (check the event time in your time zone here please) How to use Agent Portal 

The session will provide you with step guide on how to use and set up your organisation on our Agent Portal and also to collect feedback of your user-experience of the portal

 

 Enquires Team

 

Wednesday 29 March

Time Session Synopsis Speakers
08.00-09.00 (check the event time in your time zone here please) Global Marketing and profile raising

This session will provide an update of Durham's National and International ranking, branding and global profile.  

 
09.15-10.45 (check the event time in your time zone here please) Admissions and Enquiries Session  
11.00-12.00 (check the event time in your time zone here please) Wider Student Experience Session

PVC Colleges Team will provide an update on Durham Colleges and wider student enrichment opportunities. 

 

 
  • Jonny Moore, Head of Divisional Business Management in the PVC Colleges & Student Experience Office
  • Matthew Deakin, Senior Manager (Residential Student Services) 

 

Thursday 30 March

Time Session Synopsis Speakers
08.00-09.30 (check the event time in your time zone here please) ISC Showcase Session

Join us for an interactive session on Durham University International Study Centre (ISC).

Discover the full enrichment programme and high-level support students receive when they study a pathway programme with us. You’ll find out about the progression team we have at Queen’s Campus and the support they provide to ensure students are on-track to progress to their chosen undergraduate/postgraduate degree at Durham University.

 
  • John Sowerby, Project Officer (Chair)
  • Emma Preston
  • Natasha Minsel
  • Emily Brett
  • Sophie Holland-Francis - Student Support Coordinator (Enrichment)
  • Gary Henderson 
09.45-10.45 (check the event time in your time zone here please) Conversion Campaign session This session will give an overview of Durham's Conversion activities and Strategic approach to our recruitment. 
11.00-12.30 (check the event time in your time zone here please) Subject Showcase Sessions This showcase will cover subjects from Faculties of Arts and Humanities & Social Sciences and Health and Faculties of Science and Engineering.  
  • Martin Pout, Faculty International Development Manager (Faculty of Arts and Humanities & Social Sciences and Health)
  • Dane Wallace, Faculty International Development Manager (Faculty of Science)

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