26 September 2006

International student reception

The Student Advisory Service at the University of Dundee is hosting an evening reception for new international students at the Bonar Hall on Tuesday 26 September at 5.30 pm. This will be an opportunity for new international arrivals to pick and choose information relevant to their needs, as well as socialise and make new friends and useful contacts.

Irene Donaldson, Head of the Student Advisory Service, is pleased that so many interested parties have agreed to come along to this important event to promote the various types of support and services that will be available to international students during their time in Dundee.

In response to the Scottish Executive’s Fresh Talent Scheme, designed to encourage students from overseas to stay and work in Scotland once their studies are completed, the University of Dundee is keen to introduce their new international students to the local community as early as possible. Tuesday’s event will provide an opportunity for them to find out more about local international hospitality schemes, the Fresh Talent Scheme, small business opportunities available through Scottish Enterprise (Tayside) as well as The Enterprise Gym offered by the Centre for Enterprise Management at the University. Tayside Police (Community Liaison) will offer advice on personal safety issues, and the University’s Job Shop will provide information on part-time working opportunities.

The event is free. Buffet and refreshments available.

For media enquiries contact:

Anna Day
Press Office
University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee, DD1 4HN
TEL: 01382 384768
E-MAIL: a.c.day@dundee.ac.uk