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Fresh Talent arrives in Scotland
16/09/2005
A group of international students are ready to begin their studies in Scotland as part of the Executive-funded Scottish International Scholarship Programme.
Some 22 students from six countries are in the initiative will be managed by the British Council and is aimed at graduates in science, technology and creative industries.
Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform Tom McCabe said:
"There is absolutely no doubt that Scotland has a great deal to offer international students - a first-class education, a great quality of life, exciting cities and breathtaking countryside. That is why our scholarship programme has been so successful in its first year.
"These 22 students are outstanding graduates in their fields and Scotland will give them the opportunity to develop their talents further. The Scottish education sector is renowned the world over and these scholars will have the opportunity to learn from the some of the very best in their fields.
"I am positive the scholarships will be a rewarding experience for the students and leave a lasting impression of what Scotland has to offer. As the scholars go on to establish themselves here and abroad, this experience will create a lasting connection between Scotland and industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the world.
"This scholarship programme is another important part of our Fresh Talent initiative, which aims to address the demographic challenges we face in Scotland."
The scholarship programme is just one of a range of initiatives to highlight Scotland to the rest of the world as a premier destination to live, to work and to study.
Earlier this year in collaboration with the UK Government the Executive launched the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme, which will give international students the opportunity to apply to stay and work in Scotland for two years at the end of their studies without the need for a work permit.
International students have been recognised as a key audience for Fresh Talent and a number of measures have been put in place to support them, including the Scottish International Scholarship Programme, Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme and Fresh Talent: Supporting International Students Challenge Fund.
The newly arrived students are
China
Ms Hu Fang, University of Edinburgh
Mrs Ding Jie, University of Edinburgh
Mr Chen Zhong, University of Edinburgh
Mr Jiang Dongming, University of Glasgow
Mr Lu Xiaogang, Institute for System Level Integration (ISLI)
Mr Liu Chao, Institute for System Level Integration (ISLI)
Ms Bai Xiojing, Queen Margaret University College
Dr Xu Guogang, University of St Andrew's Ms
He Xunwen, University of Stirling
Australia
Mr Michael Sharman, University of Edinburgh
Ms Ella Barclay, University of Edinburgh
India
Mr Gaurav Sharma, Edinburgh College of Art
Mr Amitra Kar, Institute for System Level Integration (ISLI)
Mr Alok Gupta, University of Glasgow
Ms Akshayee Shetty, Glasgow School of Art
Ms Ekta Khokar, Heriot-Watt University (Borders) Mr Satheesh Manayanka, University of Strathclyde
New Zealand
Ms Karen Williams, University of Glasgow
South Africa
Ms Desiree Sehapelo, University of Glasgow
Mr Johannes Almer Du Pisanie, University of Strathclyde
Singapore
Ms Sita Rohanah, University of Glasgow
Ms Lee Moh Heng, University of Strathclyde