Mr Darren Turner

As Head: Transnational Partnerships, Darren works within the UniSA International portfolio and is responsible for driving the university transnational education (TNE) strategy, which currently extends across P.R China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam.

A key focus of Darren’s role is managing UniSA’s current TNE operations in a sustainable way including, growing income from UniSA’s TNE programs and working closely with stakeholders to support a cycle of continuous improvement, including in the areas of quality assurance and operational compliance. Darren also leads the development of future TNE partnerships, with a particular focus on new models and modes of learning, including online, blended and partnered delivery models.

Prior to this role, Darren was the Manager: International Business Development for UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance, UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences, UniSA Creative and UniSA Educational Futures. This role had responsibility for driving international student recruitment, international mobility and international business development activities within these Academic Units with a focus on growth and sustainability.

With close to 20 years of experience in international education, Darren has spent time working across higher education sectors in the UK, USA and Australia. Prior to his roles at UniSA, Darren was the Director of Marketing and Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University Australia and successfully led the marketing and admissions office, driving growth in student recruitment and rebranding CMU’s Australian campus. He has previously worked at Flinders University where he developed his knowledge and skills in international marketing and recruitment, international admissions and partner engagement - including oversight of the Australia Awards program.

Darren possesses an in-depth knowledge of global education markets including local education systems, policy and regulations. He has worked closely with an established international network of contacts that include education agents, sponsoring agencies, government and non-profit organisations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Computer and Information Science University of South Australia

• Bachelor of Management University of South Australia