A delegation of 21 senior leaders from Scotland’s higher education sector are accompanying Deputy First Minister John Swinney on an official visit to India today, December 1 2017. The mission, a joint venture between the Scottish Government, British Council, Scottish Development International and Universities Scotland, will meet with key Indian government officials, education policymakers and business…
Tag: International
Universities Scotland response to the Migration Advisory Committee Call for Evidence on EEA workers in the UK
We have submitted written evidence to the MAC’s Inquiry on EEA workers in the UK. The Inquiry closed on 27 October. Our submission makes the point that Scotland’s universities are truly global organisations and their staff are drawn from across the world. Working alongside colleagues from the UK and from beyond the EEA, staff from the rest…
Brexit and beyond: prospects for EU nationals working at Scottish universities
Earlier this month, Universities Scotland hosted an event in Westminster to talk about the value and importance of EU staff working in our intuitions. The event was an opportunity for Universities Scotland to discuss what we perceive as the priorities from Brexit negotiations in order to secure a good deal for our community of EU…
No complacency in higher education as world rankings put Scotland amongst the very best
Scotland’s university sector has held its place in the world rankings with five universities listed in the world’s top two-hundred for 2018, according to new data published today. Another seven Scottish universities are listed in the complete set of 1,000 ranked institutions which represent the top 5 per cent of universities in the world. The…
Response to Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee’s inquiry on immigration
Over the summer, the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee made a call for evidence to aid its inquiry on immigration. Universities Scotland value the role that immigration plays in ensuring that Scotland’s higher education sector attracts the highest calibre talent possible from throughout the world. You can read our response here.
Westminster debate on post-study work visas for international students (8 December)
On Thursday 8 December, Pete Wishart MP (SNP) is leading a debate on post-study work visas and immigration policy for international students following the UK Government’s response to the Scottish Affairs Committee report on the issue. Universities Scotland shared a concise brief with Scotland’s MPs ahead of the debate. Download that here. You can find…
Briefing for 16 June Members’ Debate on Rural Communities and the Post Study Work Visa
We have issued a briefing to MSPs ahead of Kate Forbes’ (SNP, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) Members’ Debate on Rural Communities and the Post Study Work Visa to take place on Thursday 16 June at 12.45 pm. We want to see a change to the UK’s immigration policy to allow international students, studying in Scotland, the…