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It’s a big world out there!
Educational institutions gain a signi cant competitive advantage by developing their international programmes but the commercial and legal pressures to manage the health and safety risks of your people is increasing exponentially.
While the student’s goal is to accomplish a successful educational experience in a new environment, this very often involves medical and security travel risks as well as psychological distress. To stay competitive, sta also have to manage and take on the additional responsibilities of the ever-growing number of students travelling abroad.
Before your community goes abroad, it is important to fully address the travel, security and health risks that it may face. Preparation is key. Information on personal security, cultural and travel awareness, health issues including the local burden of disease will help make any stay abroad a better experience. While protecting your community you will protect the reputation of your educational institution.
This means establishing a Travel Risk Management programme that is catered to your medical and travel security needs.
“Supporting educational institutions
to meet their health, safety, security and wellbeing responsibility when
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sta and students across the globe.