4 November 2004

Scottish night for international students

Photo opportunity, 7.00pm, Thursday 4 November, Bonar Hall, Dundee

Around 150 students from across the globe will be introduced to a taste of Scotland tonight at a traditional Scottish evening and ceilidh in the Bonar Hall organised by the University of Dundee's Student Advisory Service.

The evening will take the form of a Burns night, where students will sample haggis for the first time and highland dancers and a piper will provide the evening’s entertainment. The students will also have an introduction to Scottish Country dancing and try out their new steps to the ceilidh band.

Countries represented include Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, USA, Canada, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Spain, Luxemburg, France, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Italy, Ghana, Angola, Malawi, Turkey, Cyprus and Japan.

For further information please contact Susan Scott, International Student Support Worker on 01382 345676

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344910, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk