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27/07/2004
Overseas students arrive in NI
Around 70 overseas students have arrived in Northern Ireland as part of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Programme.
Under the programme, students from 37 different countries are undertaking work experience over the summer across the province, while almost 100 students from Northern Ireland are on placements in 47 countries worldwide.
The students, all enrolled in scientific and technical disciplines, are working in companies as diverse as the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, BBC Northern Ireland and Graham Martin.
Welcoming the students to Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Will Haire, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Employment and Learning, said: “I am especially delighted you have all come to gain valuable experience in Northern Ireland. This is an indication of the international standing enjoyed by our education system and its increasing links with the industrial sector.
“The knowledge and experience gained through your placements will prove valuable in your chosen career path and be of long term benefit to everyone involved.”
Organised by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, the 2004 programme has seen Northern Ireland play host to over 70 students from 37 countries throughout North and South America, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe. Since it was founded in 1948 it has accommodated over 300,000 exchanges.
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Under the programme, students from 37 different countries are undertaking work experience over the summer across the province, while almost 100 students from Northern Ireland are on placements in 47 countries worldwide.
The students, all enrolled in scientific and technical disciplines, are working in companies as diverse as the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, BBC Northern Ireland and Graham Martin.
Welcoming the students to Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Will Haire, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Employment and Learning, said: “I am especially delighted you have all come to gain valuable experience in Northern Ireland. This is an indication of the international standing enjoyed by our education system and its increasing links with the industrial sector.
“The knowledge and experience gained through your placements will prove valuable in your chosen career path and be of long term benefit to everyone involved.”
Organised by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, the 2004 programme has seen Northern Ireland play host to over 70 students from 37 countries throughout North and South America, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe. Since it was founded in 1948 it has accommodated over 300,000 exchanges.
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A major reception to welcome over 90 overseas students taking part in the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Programme was hosted on Wednesday night by the Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren.
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International students welcomed to province
Over 70 students from 40 different countries were welcomed to Northern Ireland during a reception at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday.
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Over 70 students from 40 different countries were welcomed to Northern Ireland during a reception at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday.
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Northern Ireland's A-level students set new records
Northern Ireland's A-level students have again outperformed their peers in England and Wales after receiving their results this morning. The number of A-grade students saw a slight rise with 28.5% of students achieving top marks - almost 7% ahead of the equivalent national figure of 21.6%. The overall pass rate is also up, with 97.
Northern Ireland's A-level students set new records
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Overseas students attend Stormont reception
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren, has welcomed a group of international students to the seat of Government in Northern Ireland. The students, including participants in the prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme, attended a reception at the Parliament Buildings, Stormont.
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