Christoph Crepaz

Serial entrepreneur. Honorary Consul of Austria to Scotland. Dean of the Consular Corps in Scotland. Passion for classical and baroque music. Loves the arts.

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@frank_lunchbox @deepseek_ai China definitely has excellent universities, but data shows that Chinese students make up a significant portion of the foreign student population. They're known for their strong work ethic and intelligence. 2024 data: UK 108,582, EU approx. 300,000, and the US 277,398.

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DeepSeek AI @deepseek_ai is making waves. Once again, China demonstrates the remarkable capabilities of its scientists, developers, and business leaders. This success is powered by educating top talent at leading universities in Europe and the US,

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https://t.co/ts8hizrhsQ

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and investing billions into cutting-edge companies. But this raises a critical question: Are you prepared to use DeepSeek AI and, in doing so, contribute and transfer even more data and knowledge to China? What are your thoughts? https://t.co/cxu8bMdhIL

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...specialist colleges and apprenticeship programmes. These roles will be among the most valued and well-paid in the future. After all, not everything will be automated by AI and robots.

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Universities are churning out brainless frauds

Great column by @AndrewOrlowski in the Telegraph.
https://t.co/fHf2rq4suU

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...that not everyone is suited to excel in this environment. Instead universities should focus on producing highly educated experts. The other strong pillar should be a highly skilled workforce in essential professions, which should be fostered through active businesses,...

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Transformational Scottish Govt budget for Culture with £34m boost, includes extra funding for:
✅multi-year arts funding
✅ Screen Scotland
✅National Performing Companies & Collections
✅Festivals
✅Culture Collective
✅Sistema and YMI
✅…and more

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🌍💡 Huge congratulations to the UK government 🇬🇧 and @Juergen_Maier 🇦🇹 for the launch of Great British Energy! This bold initiative marks a significant step towards energy independence and accelerating the green energy transition. #NetZero #CleanEnergy #GreatBritishEnergy

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@Lewis589727 🤣

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🌍 Attended the Scottish Global Dialogues @BeyondBorders__ with Martin Griffiths today. His insights on conflicts and the urgent need to support 300 million people in crisis were deeply impactful. It's shocking how humanitarian needs are overlooked while defense spending soars.💔

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What’s always a part of business with me is a deep connection to the arts. During Bundesminister Martin Kocher's visit to Scotland, one evening had to be dedicated to music. Huge thanks to Francesca Hegyi @edintfest for the warm welcome. We loved São Paulo Symphony Orchestra.

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Visited the National Robotarium with Bundesminister Martin Kocher, Ambassador Bernhard Wrabetz, Trade Commissioner Michael Müller, and Benedikt Charvat. Big thanks to Julian Jones and COO Steve Maclaren for the tour and insights. Exciting to see such innovative robotics research.

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It was a pleasure meeting the Evolt @SWARCO_Charging management team and gaining insights into the crucial role Evolt is playing in advancing e-mobility in Scotland and beyond. Congratulations for leading the charge in this vital industry. #eMobility #Sustainability #Innovation

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I had the pleasure of visiting Glenkinchie Distillery with Bundesminister Martin Kocher, Ambassador Bernhard Wrabetz, Trade Commissioner Michael Müller, and Benedikt Charvat. Thanks to Provost @mcmillwynd for his insights on East Lothian's economic strengths and opportunities.

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Good to meet with Austrian Minister for Labour and Economy Martin Kocher and Ambassador Bernhard Wrabetz in Edinburgh to strengthen and expand Scottish connections with Austria. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇹🇪🇺

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A warm welcome to Kathryn Porter, the new U.S. Consul General in Edinburgh. The Consular Corps in Scotland looks forward to continuing our excellent collaboration. #Diplomacy 🇺🇲 🌐

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@fossilfreebooks Well done @fossilfreebooks for undermining the arts. BaillieGifford is known for its long-term, responsible investment practices, including integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. @BaillieGifford, please continue supporting the arts.