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🆕🤝A warm welcome to the nineteen female medical students who have arrived in Scotland safely to complete medical degrees at our universities. We wish them the best during their studies whilst they call Scotland home. ⬇️Read more on the Scottish Government website gov.scot/news/afghan-me…
A warm welcome to the nineteen female Afghan medical students joining our university communities to continue their studies. University of Aberdeen University of Glasgow University of St Andrews University of Dundee Universities Scotland
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP visited University of Aberdeen to see some of the latest research projects being developed. "I was delighted to see the projects first-hand and discuss the important work being undertaken to drive real economic, social and environmental impact.”
Great to welcome the First Minister to UWS with our Convener Iain Gillespie and Director Claire McPherson today to discuss a range of policy issues and the importance of universities in delivering the Scottish Government priorities.
Thank you to John Swinney and Graeme Dey for a productive discussion on our shared priorities.
First Minister John Swinney met Universities Scotland and principals at the UWS. @ScotGov is working with universities to widen access to higher education. On exam results day, the number of 18 year olds from deprived areas earning a place increased 46% compared with 2019.
Delighted to have Ian Murray MP Scotland Office join Principals & Directors at UWS today to discuss the HE role in economic growth, research, innovation, skills & internationalisation. Feeling positive about opportunities & determined to address shared challenges.
Join us at #SNP24 this Sunday with our Convener Iain Gillespie, Director Claire McPherson, Tom Arthur and Edinburgh Napier University Entrepreneur in Residence Nanik Ramchandani to discuss the economic value of investing in research and innovation in higher education.
Scotland is leading the world on brain health research, and this is being driven by our universities and life sciences industry. Extremely interesting and important work happening across Scotland University of St Andrews University of Glasgow Neil Gray MSP #SNP24
Welcome words from Graeme Dey at Robert Gordon University (RGU) #SNP24 Fringe event - collaboration with universities is an indicator of the trust the government has in the sector. We are working together for the benefit of the economy and students. Steve Olivier Christian Allard SNP 🏴🇫🇷
🌍 Confirming the Scottish Government's support for universities and international students at #SNP24, Graeme Dey says, "we want international students to come here, to study here and to stay here".
Our fringe at #SNP24 heard the role of uni research & innovation in growing the economy. Strong ties between this & the FM's emphasis on inward investment. Thanks to Graeme Dey Prof Gillespie, entrepreneur in residence Edinburgh Napier University Nanik Ramachandani & Claire McPherson
A new report by Universities UK has highlighted that teaching, research & innovation activity at all 19 of Scotland’s universities had an economic impact of £17.1bn, with £8.7bn coming from research & innovation alone. More ➡️ bit.ly/3XcquB8 Universities Scotland #UniversityImpact
New data from Universities Scotland shows the huge economic impact (£17.1 billion) Scottish universities have - with £8.7 billion alone coming from research and innovation. Read more: universities-scotland.ac.uk/lescotland/
🆕New data from Universities Scotland reveals Scotland’s 19 universities contribute £17.1 billion to the economy—delivering the best return on public investment in the UK (outside London). Read more here 👇 abertay.ac.uk/Mzg2