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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS CONFERENCE 2026

14th - 16th April 2026

Northumbria University’s Second Global Partnerships Conference – April 14th - 16th 2026

We’re delighted to announce the return of our biennial Global Partnerships Conference, taking place at our Newcastle City Campus.

Following the success of our 2024 event—where we welcomed partners from across the globe for five impactful days of collaboration, insight, and innovation—we’re excited to reunite with our international colleagues once again.

We proudly hosted esteemed delegates from Spain, Hong Kong, South Korea, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the USA, many of whom were visiting Northumbria for the first time.

In 2024, our theme was The Value of TNE. This year, we’re pleased to reveal the theme of the 2026 conference: The Power of Partnerships.

This year’s conference will focus on:

  • Reflecting on the progress made since our 2024 commitments.

  • Sharing insights on key Transnational Education (TNE) topics.

  • Presenting case studies that highlight operational challenges and creative solutions.

    • Our Invited Partners

SGU( St. George’s University) – A medical degree partnership based in Grenada, offering students the opportunity to study part of their degree in Newcastle through our Drill Hall collaboration.

QFBA (Qatar Finance and Business Academy) – A long-standing partnership with Qatar's national provider of finance and business education. 

Kaplan Singapore – A dynamic partner with a diverse inter-faculty portfolio, proudly training the next generation of nurses in Singapore.

BMS (Business Management School – Based in Sri Lanka, offering programmes in Business and Health. A trusted partner for over 22 years.

AOD (Academy of Design) – Our second Sri Lankan partner, delivering undergraduate degrees in design. AOD is our only design-focused institution.

SHAPE (School of Higher and Professional Education)– A Hong Kong-based partner offering top-up programmes in Business and Health, with a growing portfolio.  

SeoulTech – Located in South Korea, offering degrees in IT Management and Mechanical Engineering, with our partnership dating back to 1999.

ISDE (Instituto Superior De Derecho Y Economía)– Our European franchised partner based in Spain, specialising in Sports Management programmes.

We look forward to once again welcoming our delegates to our beautiful city campus. Stay tuned for further updates.

 

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How will I receive more information about the event

All information will be on the invitation, if not please reach out to TNE@northumbria.ac.uk.

More information about the accommodation

Our partners will be staying in 'Maldron Hotel' on Newgate Street in Newcastle City Centre. This is a short 13 minute walk from Northumbria University. 

For more information please click the link below, or search 'Maldron Hotel, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne'

Maldron Hotel Newcastle upon Tyne

Can I extend my stay or arrive early

You may extend your trip or arrive earlier however, Northumbria cannot offer additional financial support.

Can we have additional members or 'plus ones'

The maximum number of attendees is 2 per partner, which is included in the invitation.

What expenses are covered?

Northumbria will cover the cost of:

 -1 flight to the UK per partner organization.

 -1 return flight per partner organization. 

 - 2 delegates hotel rooms for 4 nights.

 - Taxis to and from the airport.

 - Hotel breakfast, catered lunches, a leaving dinner, and refreshments.

 - Conference sessions and workshops.

 

What am I responsible for?

You are responsible for yourself, your fellow delegate(s) and representing your institution. 

Can I bring my partner or friend to the hotel?

You may bring a partner or friend, however the conference and leaving dinner are strictly for partners only. You will be responsible for them; additionally, Northumbria cannot offer financial support for them.

Get in touch contact information

For any queries please email TNE@northumbria.ac.uk.

How will NU facilitate the financial support we are giving our partners

Please reach out to your TNE Co-Ordinator to discuss how NU will facilitate financial support. 

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