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Join our upcoming webinar designed especially for international students and graduates who want to understand what Scotland has to offer, from career opportunities to the networks that can help you succeed.
Thinking about your next steps after studying in Scotland?
Join our upcoming webinar designed especially for international students and graduates who want to understand what Scotland has to offer, from career opportunities to the networks that can help you succeed.
What you’ll learn:
- Scotland’s Future Skills needs: Discover which sectors are thriving and where graduate opportunities are emerging.
- Employer Insights: Hear the latest research on employers’ knowledge and attitudes to sponsoring international talent.
- Support & Guidance: Learn about the resources available from organisations such as Scotland’s Migration Service, National Union of Students (Scotland), and the UnitedKingdom Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), to support your transition from study to work.
- Alumni Panel: Hear directly from international graduates now working in Scotland as they share their real-life experiences, challenges, and successes.
Whether you’re a current student, recent graduate, or considering studying in Scotland, this session will give you the insight, confidence, and connections you need to take your next step toward a successful career in Scotland.
Accessibility StatementWe want our webinar to be accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or support to participate fully, please let us know in advance by contacting Emily Sandwell (emily.sandwell@stir.ac.uk).
Agenda
| 17.30 – 18.30, PART 1: Opportunities and Support Chair: Jim Campbell, Assistant Director, Careers Centre, University of St Andrews Moderator: Emily Sandwell, International Careers Consultant, University of Stirling | |
| Topic | Speaker |
| Welcome and introductions (5 minutes) | Chair |
| Future skills needs within Scotland (10 minutes) | Alison Malcolm, Senior Policy Analyst, Scottish Funding Council |
| An overview of Scotland’s Migration Service’s support for international students and graduates (10 minutes) | Nadine Reilly, Senior Marketing Manager, The Scottish Government |
| Research Spotlight – Employer Perspectives of Visas in Scotland (10 minutes) | Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, President, NUS Scotland |
| An introduction to the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) (10 minutes) | Anne Marie Graham, Chief Executive, UKCISA |
| Alumni UK – Connecting Global Graduates of UK Education (10 minutes) | Helen Etheridge, Global Programme Lead: British Council |
| Questions for the panel (5 minutes) | |
| 18.30 – 19.00, PART 2: The Lived Experience – panel session Chair: Emily Sandwell, International Careers Consultant, University of Stirling Moderator: Jim Campbell, Assistant Director, Careers Centre, University of St Andrews | |
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Topics for discussion |
Panel members |
| Experiences of the transition from university to employment, to include: Challenges and rewards Visa routes
Sources of support used Advice for others Workplace culture in the UK |
Rakasree Basu, Producer, Momentum Films |
| Gabriella Marrero-Chan, Events & Engagement Support Officer, CodeBase | |
| Kasturi Dasgupta, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, The Global Village Development Centre Ltd | |
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Chair |
- Hosted by
- Careers and Employability Service
- Venue
- Online via teams
- Contact
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careers@abdn.ac.uk