Global Relations Strategy
Trinity College Dublin's global reputation as a world-leading university is reflected in its standing in the world university rankings. For generations, Trinity College Dublin has delivered and continues to deliver high quality, internationally-recognised education with a reputation for research excellence.
In order to ensure Trinity extends its position as a hub for global research and high-quality international education into the future, a number of key objectives have been identified to embed internationalisation into the fabric of the University. The University’s current strengths and international focus are reflected in a diverse range of global activities and Trinity continues to attract the very best students and staff from across the world. Our global strategy is built upon a number of themes that will ensure Trinity’s position as a university of global consequence.
Trinity's long-term commitment to internationalisation is unequivocal. For Trinity College Dublin to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment, internationalisation needs to be developed as a long-term and sustainable process, based on high-quality and balanced engagement with international partners. Developing a global focus will raise the profile of Ireland's leading university as an international education destination and research hub.
+ Global Relationship Building
- Global Relationship Building
Trinity's academic collaborations and research networks span the globe. The University will continue to develop institution-wide collaborations with other leading universities worldwide and encourage shared research excellence that will support the provision of high-quality teaching and learning at the University.
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+ International Recruitment
- International Recruitment
Trinity College Dublin attracts the very best staff and students from around the world. The University will deliver a compelling message about what makes Trinity unique and how a Trinity education adds real value in an increasingly competitive global environment.
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+ Alumni Networks
- Alumni Networks
Trinity College Dublin has over 95,000 alumni across 130 countries worldwide. The University will fully engage Trinity alumni networks around the globe through a range of communications, events and services; embed alumni-related activities into the culture of the University; and seek alumni assistance in enhancing Trinity's brand around the world.
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+ Staff and Student Mobility
- Staff and Student Mobility
Trinity's network of global collaborations continues to grow. The University aims to actively facilitate the mobility and international experience of staff and students by encouraging students to spend part of their degree programme at a partner university overseas and by increasing opportunities for staff exchange.
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+ Educational Experience
- Educational Experience
The University will ensure that all students have a positive experience as they are educated to become global citizens. Internationalisation provides a means of enhancing the quality of learning, teaching and research and makes an important contribution to the University's broader ambition as a global research hub along with adding significant value to students' career opportunities.
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+ Advancement
- Advancement
Fundraising is central to the continued success of the University. Trinity will aim to increase the number of academics taking full leadership roles in fundraising and ensure Trinity students are actively aware of the importance of giving back to the University. Trinity's alumni are amongst the University's most effective advocates and ambassadors and many support the University financially on a wide variety of projects and initiatives.
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