Overview

Internationalisation is a key component of the University's Education Strategy.  Newcastle University is proud of its global partnerships and thriving international community.  However, the University has a duty to manage risks in internationalisation, alongside our commutment to teaching excellence and providing a quality student experience.

In addition to undertaking due diligence on global education partnerships, certain teaching activities must also comply with UK Export Control legislation in order to maintain a safe environment for our colleagues and students.  

An Export Licence may be required if:

• The course content or teaching materials include reference to technology that has a direct / indirect military application, and
• The technology is shared with students, participants or organisations outside the UK.

Key Principles

There are three key principles to consider in relation to teaching activities:

1. Is the technology, data or know-how controlled under UK legislation?
2. Do any exemptions apply?
3. Are there any end-user concerns?

Internal support is available by completing an Export Control Query Form.

Examples

The following examples illustrate how these principles apply to teaching and learning at Newcastle University and its branch campuses:

• Example 1 - Delivery of online teaching / CPD
• Example 2 - Delivery of CPD overseas
• Example 3 -UK colleagues delivering short-term teaching at NUiS / NUMed
• Example 4 - UK colleagues co-supervising a PhD student at NewRIIS
• Example 5 - Supervising an MSc / MEng / PhD student with ATAS clearance in the UK