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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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.
AI opportunities action plan: responding to the UK Government launch
The UK Government has launched its AI opportunities action plan. Our Director Claire McPherson has responded to the action plan, detailing the opportunities for collaboration between the UK Government and HE sector.
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Following Professor Gillespie’s decision to step down as Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Dundee last week, it has been confirmed that Sir Paul Grice will serve as Interim Convener. Confirming the news, Claire McPherson, Director of Universities Scotland said: “Sir Paul Grice has kindly agreed to serve as Universities Scotland’s Interim Convener,…
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