September 2002
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Boost for International Recruitment

Representatives from the University's International Office recently attended a high-profile recruitment exhibition in the Chinese capital of Beijing.

Left: Head of the International Office, Dr Haydn Bartlett, signs a new agreement with a specialist agency in China to increase recruitment potential.

The University was invited to participate in the "Promotion of Top-Flight Universities from Abroad" event as part of the fifth China Beijing International High-Tech Expo.

The number of Chinese students studying at the University has increased significantly over the last few years - from 83 registered in 2000/2001 to 203 in 2001/2002. This figure is expected to grow as overseas links are strengthened and new partnerships are founded.

Head of the International Office, Dr Haydn Bartlet said: "The event offered us a new showcase in the heart of the Chinese capital and interest was high. We have also signed a new agreement with a specialist agency in China to increase our recruitment potential there. This will build on work already underway via collaborations with Heilongjiang and other institutions."

Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Taylor said: "The increases in recruitment are due to the continued success of our overseas collaborations and the popularity of our courses, and I am delighted that we continue to attract students from other countries. This mix of students makes the University a very vibrant place to be."

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