Universities Scotland, which represents 19 universities and higher education institutions across Scotland reveal their manifesto asks in anticipation of the UK General Election. The manifesto asks the next UK government to make policy and funding decisions in ways that maximise the positive economic and social impact Scotland delivers as part of the UK. Higher education…
Universities Scotland is the representative body of Scotland's 19 higher education institutions. We develop policy on behalf of the university sector and campaign publicly on higher education issues.
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Universities Scotland welcomes Claire McPherson as Director
Claire McPherson has now taken up the role of Director. Find out more about Claire.
Alastair Sim, shares his thoughts on the HE sector as he moves on from Universities Scotland
Outgoing Director, Alastair Sim writes on the future of funding for the HE sector, and the importance of finding a socially just solution.
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We need a serious conversation on HE funding
Departing Universities Scotland after 15 years, Director Alastair Sim suggests there should be a serious conversation on funding that shares our national values, focusing on socially just solutions and holds common ground between the sector and government. As I leave Universities Scotland after 15 years as Director, I don’t want to focus on the past….
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