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Higher education related sites
Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service – AGCAS
The collaborative body for HE careers professionals.
Association of Scotland’s Colleges
The ASC is the policy and representative voice of Scotland's Colleges.
British Council
The British Council exists to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries and to increase appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements.
Equality Forward
An equalities unit working to covering all six equality strands for both the higher and further education sectors for staff and students.
GuildHE
GuildHE represents higher education colleges, specialist institutions and some universities in England.
HESA
The official agency for the collection, analysis and dissemination of quantitative information about higher education.
Higher Education Academy
The Academy's mission is to work with higher education institutions to provide the best possible learning experience for their students.
Higher Education Wales
The voice of Higher Education in Wales.
Interface
Is a central point of access for industry to Scotland’s research base matching the specialist expertise available in Scottish universities and research institutes to business needs.
Leadership Foundation for Higher Education
The Leadership Foundation provides a dedicated service of support and advice on leadership, governance and management for all the UK’s universities and Higher Education colleges.
Management and Professional Development Group
The Management and Professional Development Group are a sub-group of Universities Scotland Secretaries Group and run training courses for staff of higher education institutions.
NUS Scotland
NUS Scotland's work is focused on further and higher education, and the interests of students and their educational environment.
Quality Assurance Agency
The QAA safeguards the public interest in sound standards of higher education qualifications and informs and encourages continuous improvement in the management of the quality of higher education.
Race Equality Toolkit
Universities Scotland developed the Race Equality Toolkit as guidance for higher education institutions in Scotland to meet their statutory obligations under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.
Research Councils UK
Research Councils UK works to optimise the ways that the seven UK Research Councils work together to enhance the overall performance and impact of UK research, training and knowledge transfer. Website addresses for each of the seven research councils can also be found here.
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework was developed to help both learners and providers of learning to understand how learning programmes relate to each other.
Scottish Development International
Promotes international trade and inward investment for developing knowledge industries in Scotland. Key sectors include biotechnology, life sciences, electronics, energy, financial services and textiles.
Scottish Enterprise
Scotland's main economic development agency - funded by the Scottish Executive.
Scottish Funding Council SFC
The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC) is a Non-Departmental Public Body of the Scottish Government. It distributes funding for teaching and learning, research and other activities to Scotland’s colleges and universities.
Scottish Government
Website of the Scottish government. Includes Scottish Office news and information covering government news, publications, reports and consultations.
Scottish Government – higher education statistics
Link to Scottish Government statistics on higher and further education.
Scottish Parliament
Official site with information on MSP's and current business in the chamber and committees.
Scottish Wider Access Regional Forums
SWARF is the national group of the four Scottish Wider Access Regional Forums that work in partnership with all of Scotland’s higher education institutions and further education colleges to encourage and support students into lifelong learning.
Universities UK
The essential voice of all the UK universities. We promote and support their work and provide services to our members, their executive heads.
university-technology.com
Technology transfer, licensing and collaborative development opportunities from Scotland's leading universities aimed at companies seeking to develop new products, applications or services.
Vitae
Vitae is a national organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes.
Websites for potential or existing students
Education UK
Information about studying in Scotland, and the rest of the UK, including institution and course information.
Funding for Learners information (on the Scottish Government website)
Current information on funding support arrangements for students studying in Scottish higher education institutions for entry in 2007.
HERO
The official gateway to universities, colleges and research organisations in the UK.
Learn Direct Scotland
Learn Direct Scotland provides course and funding information for learners of all ages and levels in Scotland. You can visit the website or call: 0808 100 9000.
Specific page on funding info at: www.learndirectscotland.com/Help/Funding
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework was developed to help both learners and providers of learning to understand how learning programmes relate to each other.
Student Awards Agency Scotland
For advice and support on student loans, bursaries and the Graduate Endowment for Scottish and EU domiciled students relating to courses of higher education throughout the United Kingdom.
Study in Scotland
Will be the new Universities Scotland internationalisation website.
UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
UKCISA - The UK Council for International Student Affairs
The UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.
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Universities Scotland is recruiting to two posts
Post 1: Policy Assistant
Salary range £19,104 to £23,240 (Operational 2) Fixed term contract (with possibility of renewal)
We seek to fill a full-time post to support the policy work of the office, initially on a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months (with a possibility of renewal/subsequent permanent appointment). The post holder will provide research and policy support in the areas of learning and teaching, teaching quality, widening participation, equality and diversity and international issues; as well as drafting briefings, correspondence, papers and reports.
Applicants should have at least three Highers (one of which should be English) or equivalent (SCQF level 6) and be numerate. The post, which would also suit graduates, offers the opportunity to develop experience in a policy-making organisation.
A job description, post information and application form for the post are available for downloading. For further information on this post please contact Dr Kirsty Skidmore (kirsty@universities-scotland.ac.uk)
Post 2: Office Administrator
Salary range £19.104 to £23,240) (Operational 2)
We need an organised and enthusiastic administrator to support our work. This full time post, which is available initially on a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months (with the posiibility of renewal/subsequent permanent appointment) will be at the heart of the administrative work of the office. Responsibilities include organising events and meetings (with some Minute-taking); travel management; financial administration; office supplies management (inculding liaising with the IT service provider); reception duties; drafting correspondence and efficient provision of other administrative services as required. The post holder will work alongside an experienced Office Manager who also provides PA support to senior management.
Applicants should have at least three Highers (one of which should be English) or equivalent. Some experience of having worked within a higher or further education environment would be an advantage.
A job description, post information and application form for the post are available for downloading. For further information on this post please contact Jill (jill@universities-scotland.ac.uk)
Completed applications for these posts (one hard copy - we do not accept e-mailed or faxed applications) should be returned to Jill Powlett Brown, Office Manager, Universities Scotland, 53 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PJ by 1000 on Tuesday 10 August 2010. Interviews for both posts are likely to be held in the week beginning Monday 16 August 2010