University Launches Science Without Borders Programme
3 April 2013
International students being welcomed at the University of Derby.
The University of Derby is currently hosting 52 bright and enthusiastic Technology students from Brazil, keen to gain work experience while in the UK as part of the 'Science Without Borders' programme.
The innovative Science without Borders (SwB) scholarship programme, which began in September 2012, will see the UK welcome up to 10,000 Brazilian students looking to study undergraduate sandwich courses, sandwich course PhDs and full PhDs over a four year period.
Businesses can find out more about Derby's cohort at a launch event at the University's Enterprise Centre in Bridge Street, Derby, on Tuesday April 9, between 12.30pm and 2pm. Free lunch and refreshments will be included.
The majority of Derby's Brazilian students are based at its Faculty of Arts, Design and Technology.
They come from prestigious Universities including the University of Rio and University of Sao Paulo, and will be studying in Derby for one academic year, going on to the second year of a degree programme. The students will have already completed two years of study within their host University and have been selected for this programme based on their academic achievements.
At the April 9 event for businesses, employers can find out how the SwB programme can help them by providing students to help on projects.
Businesses can meet and network with staff, potential students and other businesses already signed up to be part of the SwB scheme, and find out how taking an unpaid placement student can:
- provide a cost effective source of recruitment
- temporarily fill a skills gap or vacancy
- provide you with current knowledge, research and enthusiasm
- improve your links with the University of Derby, which can in turn provide further opportunities to help your business.
Students are available for a maximum of 12 weeks throughout June to September.
To book a place at the free launch event and to find out more contact Louise Adam, University Employability Co-ordinator, by emailing l.adam@derby.ac.uk or calling 01332 593109.
