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1. Developing strategic
partnerships in Europe
Professor Brad MacKay, Vice-Principal
(International Strategy and External Relations)

3. About St Andrews…
Equally committed to
excellence in Learning &
Teaching and Research
In multiple UK rankings
number 3 in the UK and
number 1 in Scotland
In most of the last 10
years (including last 2)
Top of UK NSS
Figure source: http://wonkhe.com/blogs/
tef-results-how-do-ref-and-tef-results-compare/

5. Global St Andrews
New University Strategy:
• World-leading
• Diverse
• Global
• Entrepreneurial
Social Responsibility element

6. Connections to Europe
 Longstanding and deep collaborations
 Common intellectual identity and traditions
 Research and teaching synergies
 Strong European frameworks to facilitate
partnerships and mobility
 Multilateral projects

7. • Strategic drivers
• Focus on a few key strategic partners
• Multi-faceted links
• Deep collaborations
• Multilateral connections
While enabling and facilitating:
• Organic links and growth
Strategic partnerships