30 August 2024

This partnership fund from Global Wales will provide an opportunity for higher education and further education institutions in Wales to develop sustainable, long-term relationships with international partners by first working together on a short-term, outcomes-driven projects of mutual interest. 

Supported by funding of up to £5,000 per project, Welsh colleges and universities will work with their international partners on projects which support a number of activities including capacity building and training; joint teaching/delivery planning; or delivering workshops, symposia or events.

The 22 successful projects will address themes of global interest including digital transformation; net zero, green energy and decarbonisation; agri-tech and the rural economy; creative industries and media; population health and biotechnology and materials and manufacturing (including semiconductors).

Over £100,000 has been awarded in total, to be shared between seven universities and colleges and supporting projects with partners in the USA, Canada, India and Vietnam.  

Gwen Williams, Assistant Director of Universities Wales, says on the funding awards:

“The fact that Global Wales received a significantly higher number of high-quality applications than it was able to fund in this round highlights the importance that our colleges and universities place on international cooperation and collaboration. We look forward to seeing the benefits, outcomes and impact that will be produced through these projects and the longer-term relationships and activity they will foster.

“Whether partners are interested in establishing joint programmes, TNE partnerships, mobility opportunities or are focussed on research and innovations, it is clear from the overwhelming response we have seen to this call that Wales is energised and enthusiastic by the prospect of working with international partners.”

The Global Wales programme provides a strategic, collaborative approach to international higher education and further education in Wales. Global Wales is funded by Welsh Government via Taith.