Scottish universities to be promoted abroad in new scheme

Scottish ministers have launched a campaign to promote the country’s universities abroad. Higher Education Minister Graeme Dey said the strategy will help maximise the social and economic benefits of international students in Scotland, writes Joe Sullivan for The National.

The campaign will aim to attract more staff from around the world and encourage international students to stay in the country after qualifying to work in key growth sectors.

A talent attracting and migration service will also be launched later in the year to provide advice for students considering staying in Scotland post-qualification. Dey, who launched the strategy at Edinburgh Napier University on Wednesday 7 February, said: “Scotland already has more top universities per head of population than any other country in the world. This strategy sets out our collective aim to create the conditions for our universities and colleges to continue to flourish.”
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