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Narrowing the gap: funding Scotland's university sector

Today, Tuesday 10 November, Universities Scotland have published their 2027/28 Scottish Government budget submission 'narrowing the gap: funding Scotland's university sector'.

Universal Partners celebrated in Holyrood

Parliamentary reception focuses on the role of universities as essential partners to Scotland.
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Narrowing the gap: funding Scotland’s university sector. 2027/28 Scottish Government budget submission.

Today, Tuesday 10 November, Universities Scotland have published their 2027/28 Scottish Government budget submission ‘narrowing the gap: funding Scotland’s university sector’. The recently published Funding Gap Analysis of Scotland’s University Sector, identified acute, structural weaknesses within the current university funding model, including a £200m funding gap. Following the publication of the funding gap analysis, this…

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Senior Public Affairs and Communications Officer

Location:   Edinburgh Salary:  £43,836 to £48,707 per annum Fixed Term Post Type:   Full Time Closing Date:   Sunday 29 November 2026 Interview Date:   See advert Reference:   US03126 Universities Scotland is the representative organisation for Scotland’s 19 higher education institutions (HEIs). We are highly influential in ensuring that politicians, government, and its…

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