On Thursday 22 February 2018, the Scottish Parliament hosted a Scottish Government debate on A Migration System that Meets the Needs of Scotland. Universities Scotland were happy to brief MSPs ahead of the debate about a subject that is of huge importance for the sector. You can read our brief here.
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Sir Peter Scott’s appearance at Education and Skill Committee: Universities Scotland briefing
On Wednesday 21 February 2018 the Commissioner for Fair Access, Professor Sir Peter Scott gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee about his role in widening access. Our brief includes a short update on delivery of the set of 15 actions we as a sector are working on and sets out some of…
Working to widen access: Jayde’s story
Jayde O’Connor is a fourth-year Psychology student at Glasgow Caledonian University. At our parliamentary reception on Tuesday 6 February, Jayde relayed her experience of the challenges she faced getting into university as a result of very difficult family circumstances in her teens. Watch or read a transcript of her inspiring speech: width=”560″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”> Hi,…
Young Scots give their support to work to widen access
2018 is the Year of Young People and it is also a year which will see a really busy programme of work taken forward by universities to widen access. Late last year we set out 15 actions in Working to Widen Access that we believe will deliver a big step forward in widening access. 2018…
Universities Scotland comments on latest UCAS application figures
Commenting on today’s UCAS application figures for 2018 entry, Universities Scotland spokesperson said: “Today’s figures show that demand for Scottish higher education remains very high. This means that there will be no let-up in the fierce competition for places amongst applicants. “We have seen a fall in applications from those from the most deprived areas of…
Our response to the Migration Advisory Committee’s call for evidence on international students
Universities Scotland has responded to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)’s consultation, International students: economic and social impacts. The MAC was commissioned by the UK Government in 2017 to assess the impact of international students in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The government has asked the MAC to report its findings by September 2018. The contribution of international students to Scottish…
Our response to latest Report from the Commissioner for Fair Access
The Commissioner for Fair Access has published his first annual report this morning (13 December 2017). The Commissioner’s first annual report on access is both challenging, interesting and useful. We’d expect nothing less. Universities will give his set of 23 new recommendations urgent and full consideration. On first sight, there appears to be lots…
Universities Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on the attainment gap
Universities Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the attainment gap. You can read our here response here.
Emboldened to deliver more on access to HE
Big challenges require bold action. One of Scotland’s biggest challenges is the need to address the inequality that exists in our society and in our education sector. Whoever we are, we all have an interest in ensuring that our future is rid of the shameful statistic that by the time a child reaches five, there…
A collective effort is needed to help people realise their potential
I’m delighted that we’re publishing Working to Widen Access. I believe passionately that higher education should be open to everyone who has the talent to benefit. I also believe that talent is distributed across the population, regardless of privilege. As a society, I believe we can and must be committed to achieving equality of opportunity,…