*Welcome reception will be held on Tuesday 3 February 2026
The ThinkTNE Forum is East Asia’s leading platform for dialogue on transnational education (TNE). Organised by the British Council, it brings together UK and East Asia higher education leaders to explore strategic collaboration, share insights, and shape the future of TNE.
This year’s theme, “Multilateral partnerships in Transnational Education – The what, why and how,” explores how institutions are shifting from bilateral to multilateral collaboration models. The forum will examine motivations, structures, implementation approaches, and the evolving landscape of TNE.
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Why do institutions pursue multilateral TNE partnerships?
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What models exist and how are they implemented?
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What are the challenges, risks, and operational considerations?
Campus Visit
Participants are invited to join a visit on Thursday 5 February 2026 to the Deakin Lancaster Indonesia campus in Bandung, West Java. This visit offers an opportunity to observe best practices in UK–Indonesia TNE partnerships in action. Deakin Lancaster Indonesia is a leading branch campus actively engaged in delivering high-quality transnational education.
All guests are also welcome to join us at our welcome reception on Tuesday 3 February 2026. The welcome reception will provide an opportunity for key stakeholders to connect, fostering new collaborations and strengthening professional networks in an engaging and celebratory atmosphere.
See more information below.
Who should attend
- UK and East Asia TNE providers and practitioners
- Higher education leaders and policymakers
- Quality assurance agencies and international education experts
Tentative programme
| Time | Session |
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| 09.00 | Welcome and introduction |
| 09.30 | Opening keynote: UK ambitions, contributions and future role in international education |
| 09.45 | Plenary: The evolution and future of TNE |
| 10.30 | Plenary: UK TNE in East Asia – state of play |
| 11.15 | Coffee break |
| 11.45 | Panel discussion: Multilateral TNE partnerships – the good, the bad and the ugly |
| 12.30 | Panel discussion: Tenacity, longevity and heartbreaks – successes and learnings from TNE partnerships |
| 13.15 | Lunch break and networking |
| 14.30 | Breakout session 1: Making partnerships work – the do’s and don’t’s |
| Breakout session 2: Leadership in TNE Operations | |
| 15.30 | Closing plenary: Beyond borders TNE partnerships for a resilient and inclusive global higher education |
| 16.00 | Final word of thanks |
| 16.15 | End of forum |
Additional Information
- The forum is open to participants from East Asia and the UK.
- The event will be conducted in English.
- Participation is free of charge but places are limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, please contact the British Council at education_eastasia@britishcouncil.org