Working / Visiting Overseas
Policy and guidance
The University has developed a range of guidance to assist you if you are planning to work abroad or employ staff working overseas. This can be accessed at the following links.
- Guidance for managers on employing staff overseas
- Travelling overseas on University business (including guidance on emergencies overseas)
- University travel insurance
- University Travel Policy
- Health and Safety - Overseas working
- Health and Safety - Fieldwork
Recruitment and International Office
The Recruitment and International Office has International Officers with responsibility for different countries worldwide. You may wish to contact the relevant Officer for the country you will be visiting to gain an understanding of other current University activity in the area of your proposed travel as well as general guidance for the Country. There may also be the opportunity to participate in wider University wide initiatives while undertaking your trip overseas. For further information please contact the Senior International Officer for the appropriate region:
Europe: Ian Thomson
Far East and South East Asia: Annie McLaughlin
CIS, Eurasia & South Asia: Caroline Boddie
Africa & the Middle East: Helen Marie Clayton
Americas: Rory McDiarmid
Guide to other cultures and countries
The guide to other countries and cultures provides a range of resources including links to country guides and guidance on business etiquette and cultural awareness.
Useful external links
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) – Staying safe and healthy
- FCO – Travel and living abroad
- FCO A-Z Listing - All foreign Embassies in the UK
- FCO Listing - UK Embassies overseas
- Locate - Registration of British Nationals overseas
- NHS Scotland – Health Travel Advice
