Nottingham to Ningbo: Students as Change Agents across the Globe
Keywords:
Change Agents, Students as Change Agents, Student Engagement, PartnershipAbstract
The University of Nottingham is a global university, with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. The Students as Change Agents scheme runs on all three campuses, with students able to receive accreditation for their work through the Nottingham Advantage Award. This paper provides an overview of the scheme, exploring its launch and development, including the challenges faced in ensuring consistency and effective partnership working. It also examines the blended learning approach to training and some of the early impacts of the programme and individual projects.
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