Question reference: S6W-25126
- Date lodged: 1 February 2024
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Current status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to support Scotland's "internationally recognised cultural and higher education sectors" to their full potential, as set out in its publication, Scotland's International Strategy: Delivering for Scotland.
Answer
As set out in the International Strategy, we want to build on Scotland’s long history of excellence in the cultural and higher education sectors. This is why we have published a standalone International Higher Education Strategy. Universities Scotland and Colleges Scotland were engaged in the development of the strategy which outlines how we will work collaboratively with the higher education sector to achieve our joint ambitions:
- attract global students, staff, and researchers to help diversify our international student population and support them to maximise their contribution to Scotland.
- as an outward looking, inclusive nation that values our international education capabilities and export potential, we will work with universities and colleges, to maximise our social, educational and economic contribution globally.
- as a world leader in international education, research and knowledge exchange, deepen our global collaborations and engagements .
We have also committed to publishing an International Culture Strategy, which will build on the work that the Scottish Government already does to showcase the sector and facilitate opportunities for international collaboration .