Twenty six civil service trainees from Romania have begun a one-year bespoke Masters programme at the University of Glasgow.

The University was the government of Romania’s preferred choice for the selected students to study for an MSc or Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Policy & Management.

Funded by the Romanian Government’s Scholar Young Professionals scheme, the new courses, provided by the Department of Urban Studies and the Department of Management, aim to develop future public sector leaders who understand both the organisational contexts and challenges that face governments, and the processes and politics of policy formation and delivery.

Welcoming the students to the university and the city, Vice Principal Graham Caie said: “Glasgow is a fantastic laboratory within which to study policy making and delivery in action. The city is seen as an object-lesson in public-sector led revival and as the largest, most cosmopolitan and most vibrant city in Scotland, it is an exciting place to live and study. We hope that you will have a thoroughly enjoyable and productive time studying in Scotland.” Romanian Students

The specially designed programme aims to provide the future graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the formation and evaluation of public policy. The courses aim to produce independent, critical thinkers, able to work in a wide range of organisational contexts and roles.

Nick Bailey, Director of Teaching and Learning in Urban Studies, who, along with Dr Steve Tiesdell, will be leading the programme said: “Urban Studies has an international reputation for the excellence of its research and teaching in public policy, urban and housing policy, social justice and social welfare, and planning and real estate.

“Our teaching is shaped by our desire to break down boundaries between professions and to integrate cutting-edge research and we are delighted that the Romanian Government has recognised the teaching excellence we can provide in Glasgow.”

Further information:
Martin Shannon, Senior Media Relations Officer
University of Glasgow Tel: 0141 330 8593

First published: 11 January 2010

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