Governments & public agencies
Bring universities in.Build opportunityaround them.
Connect public ambition with academic partners, industry priorities and a practical plan for collaboration.
01 / Opportunities
What is your region aiming to build?
Attract international universities
Identify institutions whose strengths fit the region.
Develop an education hub
Bring academic ambition and the wider ecosystem together.
Strengthen sector skills
Connect learning, institutions and industry priorities.
Build institutional networks
Create useful links between public and academic organisations.
02 / University attraction
An invitation needs a compelling proposition.
A government, regional authority or public agency can engage STAAR to help identify and engage university partners for its territory.
Build the regional case.
- The disciplines and capabilities the region wants to attract
- Local demand, industry connections and academic opportunities
- The proposed location, facilities and host arrangements
- The expected institutional presence and first phase
Turn the case into a focused conversation.
We can help shape an institutional brief, identify relevant universities, coordinate outreach and discussions, and clarify the next steps with interested parties.
The engagement can begin with the public body inviting institutions or with a university assessing the opportunity. The scope and responsibilities are agreed for each project.
03 / Wider initiatives
Build the ecosystem around the ambition.
Develop an education hub
Bring universities, research activity, industry and host infrastructure into a coherent regional proposition. Start with the academic purpose and a practical first phase.
Start with: The place, target disciplines, existing institutions and proposed host partners.
Discuss this optionStrengthen sector skills
Connect public priorities with educators, professional bodies and industry around a defined skills initiative.
Start with: The priority sector, learner group, region and desired capabilities.
Discuss this optionBuild institutional networks
Coordinate relevant institutional introductions, thematic discussions or delegations with a clear purpose and follow-up plan.
Start with: The organisations, common objective and outcomes the network should support.
Discuss this option04 / Stakeholders and process
Bring the right people into the same conversation.
From regional priorities to a defined initiative.
- 01
Clarify the objective
Agree the regional goals, scope and desired outcomes.
- 02
Define the academic and sector fit
Identify disciplines, capabilities and industry alignment.
- 03
Engage suitable institutions
Begin targeted outreach and facilitate discussions.
- 04
Shape roles and next steps
Clarify the model, responsibilities and next phase.
05 / Useful questions
Start with what the region needs.
- Which disciplines matter to the region?
- What will attract the right institutions?
- Which partners and facilities are needed?
- What would a meaningful first phase look like?
Further reading: NITI Aayog: internationalisation of higher education in India.
A regional ambition deserves the right partners.
A partnership, a programme or a new campus. Let’s explore it together.