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Representative images from two of the artist selected for Scotland and Venice 2007. Left 'Ponker' by Henry Coombes and 'Untitled' by Tony Swain. All images courtesy of the Artist and Sorcha Dallas andThe Modern Institute/ Toby Webster Ltd, Glasgow
Scotland at the Venice Biennale

The artists selected to represent Scotland at the 52nd Venice Biennale of Art in June 2007 have been announced. Find out more.
Logo for Scotland and Venice 2007
AN INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR EVERY SCHOOL
Deputy Minister for education Robert Brown
Every school in Scotland should be engaged in international activities, Deputy Education Minister Robert Brown told MSPs last week. Discover more.
MEDIA AND SOCIETY IN MALAWI
Journalists are sometimes named as one of the least trusted professions, alongside estate agents, lawyers and politicians. But in an emerging democracy, the media can fulfil a vital task. The role of media in society is being discussed in Malawi this month. Learn more.
Filming a piece to camera © Oktay Ortakcioglu
Japanese graduate helps Scottish new media company
Scottish Networks International graduate Satoko Murate
A young Japanese graduate from the University of Glasgow is contributing to the success of a small Scottish new media company. Read about Satoko Murate, who is currently carrying out a work placement with Alchemedia, based in Ayrshire.
Scottish music in the big apple
Scotland rocked New York in January when five bands took part in a showcase to music professionals in the USA. Participating in the showcase gave the musicians the opportunity to be signed up by agents and secure gigs and tours in the USA. Read more.
Blazin Fiddles performing at Association of Performing Arts.
Young Linguist visits China
Pupils from St Georges School Edinburgh perform the play 'Mulan'

The winner of the annual British Council’s Chinese Speaking Competition for Schools, Abigail Savesen, tells us about her exciting prize a trip to China. Find out more.
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