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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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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