Today (6th September) The Herald reported on universities’ commitment to review their admissions systems, one of the three work streams Universities Scotland is taking forward as part of our response to the Commission on Widening Access. Speaking to the Herald, Alastair Sim, Director of Universities Scotland, said: “Universities are saying they will do more to…
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August
31
2016
Futures not Backgrounds
Universities Scotland has set out its response to the Blueprint for Fair Access, the report of the Commission on Widening Access produced in March 2016. University leaders are to take forward three broad areas of work that address a number of the recommendations made by the Commission. Work will start straight away on a review…
August
16
2016
Universities Scotland responds to the Scottish Government’s Enterprise and Skills Review
We have been pleased to respond to a call for evidence from Economy Secretary Keith Brown MSP, as part of the end-to-end review of enterprise and skills support in Scotland that he is leading. Scotland’s 19 higher education institutions are committed to delivering impact in Scotland and the wider world and want to work as…
August
09
2016
Results day brings university success for Scots
Higher results day has brought good news for Scottish students today (Tuesday 9 August) with a 5 per cent increase in the number of Scots accepted into a Scottish university for 2016/17 academic year compared to the same point last year. As of midnight last night 28,300 Scottish students had accepted a place at one…
August
02
2016
Response to Home Office Tier 4 visa pilot for international students
Universities Scotland was asked for comment on the UK Government’s new pilot exercise on the Tier 4 visa scheme open to international students who have studied masters programmes in four UK universities. Details of the scheme can be found on p93 of this Home Office guidance. A spokesperson from Universities Scotland said: “We welcome the fact…
Professor Andrea Nolan announced as Convener of Universities Scotland
Universities Scotland, the organisation which represents all 19 of Scotland’s higher education institutions welcomes Professor Andrea Nolan as its Convener for a period of two years, from today, 1 August 2016 to 31 July 2018. Professor Andrea Nolan, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at Edinburgh Napier University, was elected to the post by her peer group of…
July
21
2016
Joint Statement: Scottish Government and Universities Scotland on EU Staff and Research
In a joint statement today the Scottish Government and Universities Scotland have made clear that the contribution of EU researchers to our excellent research as well as to our economy, society and culture is valued. Researchers in Scotland also continue to benefit from freedom of movement across the EU, enabling them to collaborate or to…
July
08
2016
Graduates from Scotland’s universities secure best levels of employment in the UK
New UK Performance Indicator figures published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show 95.1 per cent of graduates from Scotland’s universities in 2014/15 secured employment or further study six months after graduation – the highest levels in the UK. Graduates from Scotland’s universities were more likely to be in employment or further study than…
July
07
2016
Audit Scotland report warns of risks to university funding for teaching, research, capital and overall sustainability
Audit Scotland has today [Thursday, 7 July 2016] published a broad audit of higher education funding and student support. The audit warns of a number of ‘underlying risks’ to Scotland’s university sector as a result of mounting funding pressures. It calls on the Scottish Government to ensure ‘its approach to funding higher education is sustainable…
July
01
2016
Joint Statement: Scottish Government and Universities Scotland on the outcome of the EU Referendum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under EU law, students from EU Member States applying for undergraduate degrees at Scottish universities are currently eligible for free tuition. JOINT STATEMENT: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND UNIVERSITIES SCOTLAND ON THE OUTCOME OF THE EU REFERENDUM We welcome the contribution EU students make to our society, culture and economy. EU students add to the diversity of…