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Universities Scotland welcomed today’s publication of the Scottish Government’s pre-legislative agenda for post-16 reform by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning. The pre-legislative paper includes announcements for universities, colleges and other aspects of the post-compulsory learning landscape in Scotland. Specific to universities, the proposals build on some of the areas discussed throughout the…

Scotland’s universities today welcomed the publication of the Government Economic Strategy and resolved to play their part in its delivery to the fullest. The Strategy identifies a clear role for universities in four of the six strategic priorities including: learning, skills and wellbeing; transition to a low carbon economy; creating a more supportive business environment;…

Universities Scotland, NUS Scotland and UCU Scotland have today (Monday 5 September) published a ‘Statement of Common Cause on Scotland’s Universities’ outlining areas where we share a common interest for a university sector which is at the centre of an ambitious, successful Scotland. At the heart of the work of Universities Scotland, NUS Scotland, and…

On 1 September 2011 the RSAMD changes its name to become the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This is a significant new chapter in the story of one of Europe’s leading conservatoires. Founded in 1847, the RSAMD now provides specialist learning to the highest professional level in dance, drama, music, production, screen and education. As these…

Following today’s (26 August) announcement by the University of Aberdeen on the level at which to set fees for students from the rest of the UK choosing to study in Scotland, Universities Scotland’s Director, Alastair Sim said:   “In light of the increase to fees in England, the Scottish Government has had to make some…

Universities Scotland, the body which represents Scotland’s universities, today announced the appointment of Professor Seamus McDaid as its Convener for the period 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2012. Professor McDaid, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of Scotland sits on Universities Scotland’s Executive Committee, is closely involved in the organisation’s Funding…

Statistics published today (30 June) by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) will make for encouraging reading for graduates from Scottish universities. The statistics show more graduates from Scottish universities are likely to go on to positive destinations than from universities in the rest of the UK and are, on average, higher earners. Graduates from Scottish universities are…

Responding to the Education Secretary’s announcement to set up a five-person panel to look at university governance, Alastair Sim, Director of Universities Scotland, said:   “We welcome this review and the opportunity it presents to work with staff and students on the important issue of university governance. Universities Scotland has already been talking very constructively…

Principals and staff from Scotland’s universities will meet with MSPs from all parties in the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday, 15 June) to focus on the wider value of university research and the importance of involving members of the public with this work. Putting issues of funding to one side, a group of Principals and staff…