Chapter 3 – Policy Implications for Gaelic - University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh
The University Court
B1
2 July 2012
Principal's Report
These communications are grouped into international, UK and Scottish developments, followed by
details of University news and events:-
International
General Council Berlin
The General Council Statutory Half Yearly Meeting took place in Berlin over the weekend of the 14-
16 June 2012. In addition to the meeting the events also included an honorary degree ceremony for
Mr David McAllister, Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, a panel debate on the challenges facing the
UK, Germany and the Eurozone and a dinner for Edinburgh College of Art guests. It was a very
successful weekend which did an excellent job in enhancing the University’s European and
international reputation.
Senatus
A Senate Briefing on Internationalisation was held on 6 June 2012. The external speaker was
alumnus Dr William Lawton, Director, Observatory on Borderless Higher Education.
Business Opportunities in Latin America: Shifting Perspectives
I was very pleased to give the opening welcome at a University event organised by Edinburgh
students and the Latin American Society which took place on 17th May. The Forum, the first of its
kind, brought together Latin American experts to discuss industries which have been driving the
region's progress and have established it as one of the most dynamic markets in the world.
India
Vice Principal International and Professor Jeremy Bradshaw, Dean International CMVM, visited
India in April 2012. Links were explored with:
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore – CJD, prions, autism.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - open to receiving Edinburgh PhD students for short
visits and jointly supervised PhDs.
National Centre for Biological Science, Bangalore - Clinical Research Training (MD-PhD
and PhD-MD / DSc).
National Rural Health Mission, Government of Karnataka – clinical e-learning.
Science & Innovation Network - funding programmes and priority areas for collaboration.
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi – medical training and e-learning, especially in
paediatrics, surgery, virology and genetics (rickets).
Delhi University - visit coincided with Delhi University’s Foundation Day celebrations
attended by the ICCR President. DU has ambitions in the e-learning and online lectures. It
was suggested that the Our Changing World lecture series be shared with DU to kick start a
partnership in blended learning.
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India - MD PhD career track under
discussion with the Medical Council of India and Wellcome Trust.