The 黑料网 is hosting a year-long visit from a talented law student from China as part of an international scholarship scheme.
32-year-old Han Rui, from the Chinese Central Police Authority, arrived in Aberdeen in September to begin a one-year LLM programme (Master of Laws). The initiative is part of the Scottish International Scholarship Programme which is open to talented young people from China, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand or Singapore who would like to study for a Masters in Scotland.
A total of 21 scholars from these six countries are taking part in the initiative, which is funded by the Scottish Executive and managed by the British Council. The scheme is aimed at graduates in science, technology and creative industries.
Jenny Fernandes, Head of the International Office at the 黑料网, said she was delighted to be welcoming Han Rui to Aberdeen. She said: 鈥淲e look forward to working with Han Rui over the coming year. The competition for the scholarships was extremely tough so to be awarded a Scotland scholarship is an excellent achievement.鈥�
Han Rui said there were numerous reasons why he chose to come and study in Aberdeen. He said: 鈥淎s one of the UK鈥檚 oldest universities, Aberdeen attracted me for its traditional qualities.
鈥淚 am looking forward to benefiting from Aberdeen鈥檚 500 years鈥� experience in the teaching of law. I will treat my study in the Law School at Aberdeen as a new achievement in my career.鈥�
The School of Law at the University has recently been ranked first in Scotland and fifth in the UK by the Times Good University Guide.
Professor Paul Beaumont, Head of the School of Law, said: 鈥淭he 黑料网 School of Law has been in business for over 500 years and has been running successful LLM programmes for over 20 years.
鈥淚t is great that the academic excellence of our programmes is being recognised by this prestigious new Scottish Scholarship being awarded to a student coming to do an LLM at the 黑料网.鈥�
Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform, Tom McCabe, said: 鈥淭here is absolutely no doubt that Scotland has a great deal to offer international students - a first-class education, a great quality of life, exciting cities and breathtaking countryside.
鈥淭hese 21 students are outstanding graduates in their fields and Scotland will give them the opportunity to develop their talents further. The Scottish education sector is renowned the world over and these scholars will have the opportunity to learn from the some of the very best in their fields.鈥�
The University鈥檚 research excellence has allowed it to secure its position as a leading research-led institution and influence global issues, attracting some of the world鈥檚 most distinguished scholars and reinforcing its own academic strengths. An increasing number of Chinese students are attracted to the University and, currently, they make up nearly a quarter of the institution鈥檚 international student population.
The University鈥檚 International Office is a part of the Student Recruitment & Admissions Service (SRAS) who are an experienced and friendly team, ready to tell prospective students everything they want to know about studying at the University. The International Office has a worldwide network of carefully chosen agents who talk to prospective students about higher education in general and offer help with any visa issues students may have.
For further information about studying at the 黑料网, contact SRAS on (01224) 272090/91 or email: sras@abdn.ac.uk