Saumya Agarwal
International Partnerships Development Manager for Aston University at In-Country
- Role
- International Partnerships Development Manager for Aston University at In-Country
- Location
- Lucknow, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saumya Agarwal
A highly motivated university international engagement expert with an overall experience of 11 years over 5.5 years in the industry in addition to entrepreneurial knowledge. Leading a team and driving growth strategy to increase a reputed, research lead higher education institution’s global footprint/brand in South Asia with a narrative of inclusivity, entrepreneurship and transformation.
Experience
International Partnerships Development Manager for Aston University
Oct 2024 — Present · IN
Strategically planning and implementing regional engagement strategies for Central and South Asia to enhance Aston’s global footprint in line with the 2030 strategy, with a current year-on-year recruitment growth of 137% year-on-year• Liaising with and managing relationships with internal senior stakeholder up to the VC level including academics, and external stakeholders such as students, institutional partners, alumni, DBT, the British Council and the Home Office• Instrumental in Aston University being one in the largest ever UK-India delegations in September 2023 lead by Sir Steve Smith• Identifying, rationalising, and facilitating new institutional partnerships in India• Efficiently reporting market trends and challenges to the university’s executive committee• Leading university delegations of senior leadership to the country while exploring expansion opportunities encompassing the MRQ and NEP, e.g. branch campus’ in GIFT City• Embedding and supporting processes for better student experience within traditional student recruitment approaches• Designing and managing regional scholarships as well as the GREAT Scholarship under the British Council’s Study UK programme• Experience with recruiting in Thailand and Egypt in addition to Central and South Asian countries
Education
Sam Infra Tech.
Training
2013 — 2013
Singapore Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
2009 — 2011
University of Essex
Master of Science (MSc)
2011 — 2012
La Martiniere Girls' College
Schooling
1998 — 2008
Singapore Institute of Management
Diploma
2008 — 2009
Aston University
MSc Business Analytics
2024 — 2026
Gemological Institute of America
Certificate
2013 — 2013
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Certificate
2011 — 2011
Aston University
The Engagement Professional Certificate
2021 — 2021
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