In a speech in Glasgow today (Wednesday, 22 January) First Minister John Swinney spoke to his aspiration to work with the UK Government to develop migration policy that would help to support Scotland’s future workforce and population needs, thereby boosting economic prosperity. The outline policy proposal sees Scotland-specific dimensions to the retention of highly skilled…
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Budget scrutiny: submission to the Education, Children and Young People Committee
As part of it's post-budget scrutiny, we have submitted written evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee following the Scottish Government budget, outlining the financial settlement universities have received.
Widening access inquiry: submission to the Education, Children and Young People Committee
As part of the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children and Young People Committee's inquiry into widening access, we have made a submission detailing the progress made so far and what further can be done to meet the 2030 target and beyond.
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AI opportunities action plan: responding to the UK Government launch
The UK Government has today launched its AI opportunities action plan following the commission of the Clifford Review. The Government has accepted all 50 recommendations from the Review. Responding to the UK Government’s announcement of the AI Opportunities Action Plan on Monday 13 January, Claire McPherson, Director of Universities Scotland said: “Scottish universities are at the…
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