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Responding to UCAS figures on Qualifications Scotland results day

Today, Tuesday 4 August, UCAS published figures on Qualifications Scotland results day highlighting that university remains a valued and attractive choice for students, with demand for a degree place continuing to grow.

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Responding to UCAS figures on Qualifications Scotland results day

Today, Tuesday 4 August, UCAS published figures on Qualifications Scotland results day highlighting that university remains a valued and attractive choice for students, with demand for a degree place continuing to grow. Commenting, Claire McPherson, Universities Scotland Director said: “The figures published on results day demonstrate that university remains a valued and attractive choice for…

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Scottish Funding Council announces repurposing of university funding to support transformation

Today the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) have announced support for seven university-led projects which will drive innovation, collaboration and long-term sustainability through the SFC’s University Transformation Framework (UTF). The SFC established the framework to enable the redirection of some core funding to give universities greater flexibility in developing innovative approaches to transformation and strengthen partnerships…

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