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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International students critically important for Scottish jobs, growth and global ambitions

International students have contributed between £4-6 billion to Scottish economy. The graduate route is a win-win for international students and the UK. The MAC’s planned review of the Graduate Route visa must retain an internationally attractive post-study work route in the UK. Since 2019, the presence of international students in Scotland, supported by the Graduate…

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Recent Posts

Principal @jeffreysharkey welcomed @scotgov Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills @JennyGilruth to our Wallace Studios Campus today where she met with staff & students from our Ballet & Production degree programmes and learned about their creativity & pathways.

Delighted that our unique Foundation Academy Programme was mentioned in yesterday’s Scottish Parliament debate on widening access in higher education.

As Scotland’s leading university in widening access, we’re proud to champion individuals from diverse backgrounds to access HE.

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