Ian JONES, Manchester Metropolitan University

Ian JONES

Head of International Partnerships, Manchester Metropolitan University | United Kingdom

Ian Jones leads Manchester Metropolitan University’s global partnerships, with over 20 years experience in international education. He has overseen the development and growth of numerous TNE programmes and is passionate about sustainable, impactful collaborations. Ian has established and managed partnerships in mainland China, Hong Kong, SE Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He also manages the University’s engagement with key external stakeholders such as overseas ministries and the diplomatic community in the UK and abroad.

Sessions

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15F Developing and managing transnational education in mainland China

25/02/2026

16:45−17:15

Room S427, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

 

 

 

 

 

Paper title

Developing and managing transnational education in mainland China

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Key Dates

Registration

Early bird open: 25 September 2025
Early bird close: 20 November 2025
Standard open: 21 November 2025

Standard close: 22 February 2026
Late open: 23 February 2026

Abstract submission close: 24 June 2025
Abstract notifications: 14 July 2025

Full paper submission close: 25 August 2025
Full paper notifications: 13 October 2025

Revised full paper submission close: 24 November 2025
Revised full paper notifications: 19 December 2025

Submission open: 27 May 2025
Submission close: 24 June 2025
Notifications: Late September 2025