Transnational Education (TNE) Today: Learning from Our Global Partners

Natasha Fernandez

Manager, Global Engagement and Partnerships

University of Guelph

Rooted in more than a decade of international education experience across both the private and public sectors, Natasha joined the University of Guelph in 2021 as the Manager, Global Engagement and Partnerships.

Since 2022, Natasha has been an active steering committee member of the International Relations Professional Learning Community (IR-PLC) through CBIE. Currently, she is the Co-chair and is committed to building community and sharing knowledge amongst IR colleagues.

Charles Cormack

Chairman

Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG)

Charles Cormack, Chairman of the Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG), is a renowned expert in higher education internationalisation with over 20 years of experience. Charles has long-standing experience developing strategic international projects for universities, government agencies, and EdTech companies across 30+ countries.

Dr. Richard Wells

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)

Coventry University

Richard is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), having joined the Coventry University Group in January 2022. He coordinates the Global activity of the Group including its extensive network of TNE activities and its network of Global Hubs. With over 24,000 students studying overseas in a network of branch, branded and partnership campuses the Coventry University Group is one of the largest TNE operators globally. Before joining Coventry, he held several roles at the University of Aberdeen including Vice-Principal (International) and Dean for trans-national education. Richard has extensive experience in developing international links, having established offshore campuses in Qatar, China, Indonesia and Kazakhstan. He has also established major collaborations elsewhere including Australia and South-East Asia. He has advised on projects in Europe, China and Africa and is also a scientific advisor to the European Union.

Dr. Aman Mittal

Vice President

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Supriya Mathew

VP, International Affairs

Dayanand Sagar University (DSU)

Ms. Supriya Mathew holds the position of Vice President of International Affairs at Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), where she brings a distinguished background marked by extensive experience and strategic acumen in the realm of international education leadership. Her tenure underscores a proven track record of elevating the global stature of educational institutions through astute management and visionary initiatives.

Specializing in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and the meticulous orchestration of international programs, Ms. Mathew has adeptly overseen multifaceted responsibilities encompassing student recruitment, credit transfer frameworks, research endeavors, and consultancy projects. She exhibits a keen aptitude in cultivating and leveraging crucial partnerships with external entities including governmental bodies and agencies, thereby fostering robust international revenue streams.