Who we are
We collaborate with leading academics and practitioners in transnational education (TNE) and teaching and learning through our regional Mentor scheme. This initiative brings together local expertise with the rich knowledge and experience of UK higher education to support high-quality, contextually informed practice.
At TNE Institute, our Board Members play a critical role in steering the direction of our business. They are dedicated to ensuring that our strategies align with current industry trends and standards. By staying informed about the latest policies and practices within the field, our Board Members are committed to guiding our organisation toward growth and success. Their expertise and insight are invaluable in shaping a future that meets the needs of our clients and stakeholders.
Our current serving Board members include:
Dr Liu Kai, COO of the University of Portsmouth, London & Director of Strategic Partnerships at Northchild Group
Dr Cheryl Yu, Director of Programmes of TNE Institute & VP of London Global Education
Dr Mark Edwards, Director of Partnership of TNE Institute
Dr Cheryl Yu
Director of Programmes
With over 17 years of experience in international education across the UK and China, Cheryl combines her work as a practitioner and researcher to promote equitable and meaningful global partnerships for universities.
As an academic, Dr. Yu has published widely on topics related to international higher education, including a co-edited book titled as ‘Critical Reflections on the Internationalisation of Higher Education in the Global South’.Her latest collaborative journal article explores knowledge diplomacy and the impact of de-risking strategies on EU-China higher education partnerships. She also serves as a member of the Speciality Committee on Transnational Education of the Association of British Chinese Professors (ABCP) and Secretary of the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (SACU), which was funded by Joseph Needham in 1965.
Dr Mark Edwards
Director of Partnerships
Mark has spent over 15 years working in HE. Starting in Trial Management for health-based RCTs, Mark went on to lead a number of large strategic and organisational change projects at the Universities of Bristol and Glasgow.
Mark transitioned into consultancy in 2023 and now works across the UK, Africa and Asia. He holds a number of Associate roles with specialist HE consultancies in the UK and Dubai and is the Regional VP, Africa for SUMS consulting.
Mark has worked on a number of TNE-related projects in the UK, Singapore, and Middle East.
