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Higher education related sites
Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service – AGCAS
The collaborative body for HE careers professionals.
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.
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. Details of the 2011-12 programme will be published soon.
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 (Revised 2010)
First published in 2006, this important and comprehensive resource has been updated to reflect the legislative changes introduced by the Equality Act 2010, and developing practice in mainstreaming race equality in learning and teaching in universities in Scotland.
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.
Scotland’s Colleges
Scotland's Colleges is the policy and representative voice of colleges in Scotland.
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.
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
My World of Work is a web service provided by Skills Development Scotland which offers a unique mix of tools, articles and job information to help individuals discover more about themselves and the future world of work. Visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk.
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.
StudentJobs UK
An online job portal providing part time jobs, internships and graduate jobs listings to the students of the UK
Study in Scotland
Information for international students on studying and living in Scotland.
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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New code of governance set to make Scottish universities the most progressive in Europe
Universities Scotland welcomes the draft publication of a new code of good governance for Scotland’s 19 higher education institutions today [16 April], describing it as a progressive code which would set Scotland’s universities at the leading edge of accountable governance amongst all of Europe.
The draft code was welcomed by Universities Scotland’s Convener, Professor Pete Downes, also Principal of the University of Dundee:
“The new code makes a significant number of stretching and progressive requirements that will make Scotland’s universities even more transparent, inclusive and accountable to their many stakeholders. I support its introduction in Scotland and I’m confident that all universities will get behind it.
“Universities Scotland welcomed the development of a new code of governance in the spirit of continuous improvement; the principle that universities operate to in all areas of their activity. The code published today builds on the existing UK code which was already held in esteem across Europe and further afield as a model of strong HE governance. The new code, which takes us further on measures of transparency, inclusion and accountability, is set to make Scotland’s universities amongst the most progressive in Europe.”
Key measures within the new draft code include:
- New measures to provide greater transparency in decisions relating to the remuneration of the Principal.
- New measures for greater staff and student involvement in the formal appraisal of the Principal.
- A new requirement to include goals for greater diversity of the governing body membership and regular monitoring of progress towards such goals.
- The creation of a new role in university governance of Vice Chair with particular responsibility for assessing the Chair’s performance.
- A requirement for the constitution of a nominations committee for the appointment of lay members of the governing body and selection of the Chair to ensure staff and student engagement.
- A new requirement that vacancies for independent or lay members of university governing bodies are advertised externally. The recruitment process must address issues of equality and diversity and should involve a skills register to assist in identifying the skills needs of the institution.
- Clear responsibilities for the Chair to protect discussions at the governing body from dominance by senior management.
- Affirmation of the importance of university autonomy
- Renewed commitment to the importance of academic freedom
The code is now in a final eight-week consultation phase lasting until 11 June. The aim is to approve the final code in time for implementation in academic year 2013/14.
You can read the full press release here. The code can be downloaded at: www.scottishuniversitygovernance.ac.uk