Universities Scotland is the representative body of Scotland's 19 higher education institutions. We develop policy on behalf of the university sector and campaign publicly on higher education issues.

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Students from underrepresented backgrounds highlight importance of the access agenda

We have unveiled a new campaign on widening access, called “40 Faces", which gives a platform for 40 non-traditional students and graduates to share their experience of university.

Universities Scotland welcomes Claire McPherson as Director

Claire McPherson has now taken up the role of Director. Find out more about Claire.
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University students from underrepresented backgrounds highlight importance of the access agenda and the need to achieve the 2030 access goals

Universities Scotland, which represents Scotland’s 19 universities and higher education institutions, has today (Monday, 15 April) unveiled a new campaign on widening access, called “40 Faces”. The campaign gives a platform for 40 non-traditional students and graduates to share their experience of university and set out their perspectives on what is key to achieving Scotland’s…

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Revealed: Manifesto to maximise growth and opportunities

Universities Scotland, which represents 19 universities and higher education institutions across Scotland reveal their manifesto asks in anticipation of the UK General Election. The manifesto asks the next UK government to make policy and funding decisions in ways that maximise the positive economic and social impact Scotland delivers as part of the UK. Higher education…

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👏A *World Top 10*👏

Right here in Glasgow!

Massive congratulations to the @RCStweets, to @jeffreysharkey and team & to the students.

Great to be there today as the news broke!

So proud of your work & your contribution to the arts, to our city, to Scotland & to the World.

We were delighted to host @John2Win, UK Government Minister for Scotland, at our Paisley campus this morning.

The Minister found out more about UWS' mission and values, our impact in our local and global communities, and met with students to hear about their experiences at UWS.

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