We have submitted written evidence to the MAC’s Inquiry on EEA workers in the UK. The Inquiry closed on 27 October. Our submission makes the point that Scotland’s universities are truly global organisations and their staff are drawn from across the world. Working alongside colleagues from the UK and from beyond the EEA, staff from the rest…
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Brexit and beyond: prospects for EU nationals working at Scottish universities
Earlier this month, Universities Scotland hosted an event in Westminster to talk about the value and importance of EU staff working in our intuitions. The event was an opportunity for Universities Scotland to discuss what we perceive as the priorities from Brexit negotiations in order to secure a good deal for our community of EU…
Response to Sutton Trust report: Admissions in Context
Universities Scotland has responded to the publication of the Sutton Trust’s report, Admissions in Context. The report provides new evidence on the use of ‘contextualised’ admissions and offers some insights into the difference that greater use of contextual data might make to the numbers of disadvantaged students at these universities. Commenting on the report, Universities Scotland Director,…
Response to Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee’s inquiry on immigration
Over the summer, the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee made a call for evidence to aid its inquiry on immigration. Universities Scotland value the role that immigration plays in ensuring that Scotland’s higher education sector attracts the highest calibre talent possible from throughout the world. You can read our response here.
Success for Scottish students as UCAS figures revealed
New figures released today by UCAS, the admissions body, have been welcomed by Universities Scotland. Higher results day has seen a large increase in number of people from most deprived areas going to university in 2017. There has been a 13% increase in the number of placed applicants from Scotland’s 20% most deprived neighbourhoods compared…
Ministerial Statement on Widening Access
On Tuesday 31 May, the Scottish Parliament is due to hear a Ministerial Statement on Widening Access. As part of that statement, Universities Scotland has prepared a briefing for Members of the Scottish Parliament updating them on actions taken by higher education institutions since A Blueprint for Fairness was published last year. Read the briefing…
Learner Journey Review: Proposals from Universities Scotland
Last year, the Scottish Government launched a review of the 15-24 Learner Journey, examining the effectiveness and efficiency of the 15-24 Learner Journey for all 15 to 24 year olds. Universities Scotland has been playing a full role in the review which is considering the 15-24 Learner Journey from the senior phase (S4-S6) leading to employment,…
Response to Department for Education consultation on postgraduate doctoral loans
At Budget 2015, the UK Government announced its intention to review how to broaden and strengthen support for postgraduate research and subsequently published a consultation on support for postgraduate study. This consultation took place in November and December 2016. Professor Sir Tim O’Shea responded on behalf of Universities Scotland in his capacity as the Convener…
Westminster debate on post-study work visas for international students (8 December)
On Thursday 8 December, Pete Wishart MP (SNP) is leading a debate on post-study work visas and immigration policy for international students following the UK Government’s response to the Scottish Affairs Committee report on the issue. Universities Scotland shared a concise brief with Scotland’s MPs ahead of the debate. Download that here. You can find…
Universities and disability: 2017-18 draft budget scrutiny
Universities Scotland have submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee as part of their pre-budget 2017/18 scrutiny. The Committee was keen to hear about the experiences of disabled and British Sign Language users in Scotland about their experience of applying to university. Universities Scotland felt it would be useful for the…