The Herald newspaper carried an exclusive today (9 October) to announce that Dame Professor Sally Mapstone, Principal of the University of St Andrews, is leading pillar 2 of the Future Framework, which will look at sector-led transformation. Read the full interview by Garrett Stell. The Pillar is supported by a project team. The full membership…
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Response to the Scottish Funding Council financial sustainability report for universities
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…
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). This ambitious and evidence-based review is looking at funding of university teaching, skills development, research and innovation to ensure it is fit for the future. The…
New appointments to Universities Scotland’s Executive Group and Committee Conveners
Universities Scotland is delighted to confirm two changes to our Executive Group and wider Committee Convenerships, coinciding with the new academic year. Martin Boyle, Principal of the Open University in Scotland has been appointed Vice Convener, to serve a two-year term, supporting Professor James Miller in the role of Convener and Professor Sue Rigby of…
Strong sector performance on widen access to university
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) has today published its report on Widening Access 2024/25. The report showcases the fantastic news that the first-time degree entrants to university from Scottish domiciled backgrounds has increased, illustrating that universities are making steady progress to the 2030 Commissioner for Widening Access targets. Commenting on the report, Claire McPherson, Director…
Scottish Funding Council announces repurposing of university funding to support transformation
Today the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) have announced support for seven university-led projects which will drive innovation, collaboration and long-term sustainability through the SFC’s University Transformation Framework (UTF). The SFC established the framework to enable the redirection of some core funding to give universities greater flexibility in developing innovative approaches to transformation and strengthen partnerships…
The GSA Provides Update on the Future of the Mackintosh Building
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has today published a detailed and up-to-date analysis of options for the future of the Mackintosh Building. As the custodian of this important heritage asset, the GSA remains committed to exploring every opportunity for the Mackintosh be faithfully reinstated, and the Board has agreed to invest in a significant enabling…
Universities and business – strong partners in research and innovation
Research and innovation are among Scotland’s economic assets, and it’s official that Scotland’s university research is more actively linked to industry than in any other area of the UK when measured by joint authorship of academic papers. A new report out from Frontier Economics today, commissioned by the Scottish Funding Council reinforces & quantifies the…
Universities are Scotland’s Universal Partner
Universities are Scotland’s Universal Partner Today, Monday 1 June, sees the launch of a new campaign called Universal Partners. This campaign celebrates the contribution universities make to Scotland’s four national priorities, thanks to the strength of their partnerships across the public, private and third sector. Universal Partners features over 50 partnerships involving 120 highly diverse…
Scottish Government Cabinet and Ministers announced
Universities Scotland has welcomed the recent Cabinet appointments, offering congratulations to those taking up new ministerial roles and highlighting the importance of continued collaboration between Government and the higher education sector. Professor James Miller, Convener of Universities Scotland, said: “Congratulations to John Swinney on being sworn in as First Minister, to Jenny Gilruth for her…