APPG Inquiry: Oral Evidence
First Oral Evidence Sessions – 17 July 2018, House of Lords
The APPG for International Students is undertaking an Inquiry into the opportunities and challenges in building a sustainable future for international students in the UK. The first set of Oral Evidence sessions focused on the educational opportunities and challenges of welcoming international students into our schools, colleges and universities and on their value and impact on UK research, trade and soft power.
5:00-6:00pm: In the Classroom
Chair: Lord Bilimoria
Inquiry Panel:
1. Alison Thewliss MP
2. Paul Blomfield MP
3. Baroness Uddin
Providing Evidence:
1. Simon Marginson, Institute for Education
2. Yinbo Yu, NUS
3. Ilyas Nagdee, NUS
4. James Pitman, Bellerby’s College and Study Group
5. Shelagh Legrave, Principal of Chichester College Group
6:00-7:00pm: Research, trade and Soft Power
Chair: Lord Bilimoria
Inquiry Panel
1. Baroness Warwick
2. Baroness Uddin
Providing Evidence:
1. John Bramwell, British Council
2. Eliza Bonham-Carter, Royal Academy
3. Dr Zainal Abidin Sanusi, Embassy of Malaysia
4. Dr Sonal Minocha, Bournemouth University
Second Oral Evidence Sessions – 11 September 2018, House of Commons
The second set of Oral Evidence sessions for the Inquiry focused on the impacts of international students for Trade and Business, for our Regions and Nations, in our communities and on the soft power of international graduates.
9:30-10:30: Trade and Business
Chair: Paul Blomfield MP
Inquiry Panel:
1. Alison Thewliss MP
2. Baroness Uddin
Providing Evidence:
1. Steve Lowy, BETA
2. Matthew Rous, CBBC
3. Kevin McCole, UK India Business Council
10:30-11:30: For our Regions and Nations
Chair: Alison Thewliss MP
Inquiry Panel:
1. Paul Blomfield MP
2. Baroness Uddin
Providing Evidence:
1. Ruth Arnold, Sheffield University
2. Catriona McCarthy, Ulster University
3. Dan Jarvis MP, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region
4:30-5:00: Soft Power of Students
Chair: Nicky Morgan MP
Inquiry Panel:
1. Lord Clement-Jones
2. Paul Blomfield MP
Providing Evidence: British Council Study UK Alumni Award Winners
1. José Ignacio Valenzuela (Columbia)
2. Baby Ruth Villarama (Philippines)
5:00-6:00: In the Community
Chair: Nicky Morgan MP
Inquiry Panel:
1. Lord Clement-Jones
2. Paul Blomfield MP
Providing Evidence:
1. Conor Burns MP (Bournemouth)
2. Sunder Katwala, British Future
3. Jane Gratton, British Chambers of Commerce
4. Binita Mehta-Parmar, Modern Britain