Today, Thursday 1 October, the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) published its financial sustainability report for universities 2024-2027. Commenting on the report, Claire McPherson, Director Universities Scotland said: “Universities continue to face some of the most significant and serious financial challenges in their history. The Funding Council’s report shows that around half of institutions are expected…
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Joint university Framework shows a £200 million funding gap facing universities
The Scottish Government and Universities Scotland have today (28 August) published the first report of the co-owned Future Framework for the Sustainability and Success of Scotland’s Universities (Future Framework).
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Future Jobs Scotland offers opportunities for universities, government and businesses to work together to answer Scotland’s skills needs
Future Jobs Scotland is a roadmap for universities, government, and employers to build on good practice to deliver the jobs, skills, and opportunities of tomorrow. Published today, 17 September 2026, Future Jobs Scotland has been developed following conversations with employers and businesses as part of the higher education sector’s ongoing response to ensure graduates are…
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