Global engagement
We collaborate with partners across the world to produce ground-breaking research, deliver innovative teaching, and to create opportunities for students and staff to gain international experience. We are responsible for supporting the overarching international strategy with a focus on international alliances to enhance our research and reputation.
Although our partnerships are wide-ranging and span all continents, we have identified China, India, Brazil, Europe and North America as key strategic regions in which we wish to develop more focused engagement. This includes diplomatic relations, pump-priming initiatives, research support, and collaborations from across the world. We utilise our regional expertise to realise emerging opportunities.
For further information, read our Birmingham Global Brochure (PDF - 8.62Mb) or the accessible Birmingham Global Brochure (Word - 106Kb).
The University of Birmingham is more committed than ever to its global engagement. We are always looking to collaborate with like-minded institutions that share our approach to inclusive and equitable partnerships. Over a number of years, we have developed a network of partners across education and research that are delivering global impact for our staff, students and society.
International partnerships
Contact our international partnership team
Contact our international partnership team
Director of Birmingham Global
Ailsa Chambers
Email: a.m.chambers@bham.ac.uk
Director of Global Relations & Research
Andréa Edwards
Email: A.C.Edwards@bham.ac.uk
Director of Global Relations & Education
Luke Wales
Email: L.Wales@bham.ac.uk
Head of Global Partnerships (Incoming Study Abroad)
Claire Belkadi
Email: C.Belkadi@bham.ac.uk
Head of Global Partnerships (Europe/ South America)
Dr Erica Arthur
Email: E.D.Arthur@bham.ac.uk
Head of Global Partnerships (North America/ Australia)
Lindsay Avery
Email: l.c.avery@bham.ac.uk
Head of Global Partnerships (East & South-East Asia)
Wenwei Wu
Email: w.wu@bham.ac.uk