in Scotland Made For such a small country, Scottish


brains have produced some of the most significant inventions that have helped to shape the modern world. Here’s just a


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few of them: retail banking, tubular steel, criminal finger-printing, television, telephones, penicillin, antiseptics, anaesthetics, grass collecting lawnmowers, vacuum flasks, tyres, golf and marmalade!


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Hayden Selvadurai left Otago University in New Zealand for Scotland to pursue his research into cancer through a PhD at the University of Edinburgh – and he’s enjoying the experience. After gaining his masters


in genetics, Hayden was not only interested in continuing his research, but to also get experience of working in an international setting. He explained: “I looked at


various places abroad, but as Scotland has such a pedigree for innovation in sciences I chose to come to the University of Edinburgh. I was able to get a scholarship from the Wellcome Trust and arrived in 2007 to start my PhD.


Hayden said that if you’re


interested in research, then Scotland’s a great place to come as there are many opportunities here to get established in science – and the links with other institutions around the world to share ideas. He’s also keen on the great


outdoors and enjoys exploring Scotland. He said: “I particularly like Aviemore and the Highlands as they are very striking. But the great thing for me as a New Zealander is the ability to travel as Scotland is so centrally placed – it’s easy to get to Europe or the US.”


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