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Joint Framework announced to secure the future of Scotland’s universities

Scottish Government and Universities Scotland will co-design framework for a successful and sustainable university sector.

Universities Scotland responds to 2026/27 Scottish Budget announcement

Universities Scotland Convener, Professor James Miller, reacts to the settlement announcement for higher education in the 2026/27 Scottish budget.
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Universities respond to the Scottish Government budget for 2026/27

Responding to the Scottish Government’s settlement for university resource and capital budgets for 2026/27, Professor James Miller, Convener of Universities Scotland and Principal of the University of the West of Scotland said; “We recognise the fiscal pressures on the Scottish Government, therefore, a settlement for teaching that sits slightly above inflation is welcome. However,  it…

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Joint Universities Scotland–Scottish Government Project Launches to Shape Future Funding Framework

Universities Scotland Convener, Prof James Miller shares his thoughts on the launch of the Future Funding Framework partnership.  A major cross-party initiative to secure the long-term financial viability and sustainability of Scotland’s university sector has been launched today by Universities Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government. The initiative marks one of the most substantial…

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