Vietnam
University of Warwick
Lam Ngoc Ngan aims to improve healthcare quality in rural Vietnam. With an interest in cancer research, she has identified individuals she would like to learn from at University of Warwick. She intends to work in an academic institution to study cervical cancer after graduation.
Deputy Head of International and Postgraduate Recruitment
The University of Edinburgh
Louise Tracey is Deputy Head of International and Postgraduate Recruitment at the University of Edinburgh. With over 20 years’ experience in Scottish higher education, she has focused on international admissions and student recruitment. She also serves as Chair of the BUILA Southeast Asia Regional Interest Group, championing sector-wide collaboration.
Viet Nam
Behavioural and Data Science at the University of Warwick
Ngo Phuong Trang became curious about customer behaviour while helping out at her family’s café, and began tracking patterns. That simple habit sparked her interest in maths and problem-solving. She believes her MSc will enable her to combine behavioural science with technology to influence policies and products that improve lives, especially in areas such as education and financial access in Southeast Asia.
Deputy Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions
The University of Edinburgh
Clare Mackay is Deputy Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Edinburgh, with oversight of postgraduate and international student recruitment. Clare also provides leadership to a number of University projects and fora focused on enhancing how we work across student recruitment and marketing.
Timor-Leste
University of Warwick
Dirce Maria Jose Guterres de Sa Benevides, through her academic journey, hopes to improve efficiency and foster continuous improvement. She aims to contribute towards sustainable growth in Timor-Leste by optimizing resources and leveraging technology.
Head HE Systems and Internationalisation
British Council
Eduardo Ramos has 20+ years’ experience in international education policy and operations across the UK, France, Spain and the US. As Head of HE Systems and Internationalisation at the British Council, he leads the Going Global Partnerships strategy, overseeing TNE, exploratory grants and gender equality work. He holds a law degree and an MBA from UCL, and previously held senior roles at Universities UK.