1. Experiences of Exchange Students Between GCU & HKPU
Dr Linda P Walsh

2. Exchange IBMS Accredited Programmes Delivered in English
Some similarities in culture
4 year degrees

3. Selection Process HKPU – top academic performing students
GCU – application form plus CV
- no resits
- Interview

4. HKPU Students First cohort – 13/14, 2 students
Excellent, high-achieving students
Increased to 4 students for 14/15
Maintained numbers for 15/16 and beyond
Encouraged GCU students to apply

5. GCU Students 2 applicants 13/14 - withdrew No applicants 14/15
7 applicants 15/16 – 4 selected
4 applicants for 16/17 – 3 selected at present
13/14 – PT jobs
14/15 – unrest in HK

6. Funding Widening Access Institution
No guaranteed contribution from GCU
Fundraising
Saltire Fund
Saltire Fund – Saltire Scholarships – matched funding between HEIs and Scottish Government. Designed to help Scottish students study overseas. One-off

7. A Real Exchange! 15/16 – 4 from each Institution
All 8 met briefly in HK in January
Very successful
GCU students will participate in preparing next cohort
Encourage students to apply for 17/18
GCU shareholder
Grows at an annual rate of 25%
John Logie Baird award for Innovation
Glasgow Business award the International business
Funding – Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Co-Investment Fund, LINC award, SPUR grant, Braveheart Ventures

8. In blood vessels – cardiovascular research
Contract Research Organisation – development of new drugs
Pre-clinical safety and efficacy
Major step forward in creation of safe, effective medicines
Animal models continue to dominate drug testing
Ability to study disease tissues from a range of patient groups

9. Success & Future Both sets of students saw value in exchange
Would definitely recommend to others
Continue exchange
Explore funding sources

10. Thanks to
Melody, Cherry, Dorothy and Willy
Jodie, Kirsty, Sharon & Eleanor
Dr Jim Reilly