The Scottish Higher Education sector warmly welcomes the Industrial Strategy and the recognition of the potential contribution of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to future economic growth across the whole of the UK. Scottish HEIs are committed to making our contribution to productivity and economic growth, and look forward to working with industry, Scottish Government, UK…
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Briefing for 7 July, House of Commons, Backbench business – Support for the UK’s creative industries and their contribution to the economy
We have issued a briefing to MPs ahead of a backbench debate in the House of Commons on support for the UK’s creative industries and their contribution to the economy taking place today, Thursday 7 July, Key points include: Scotland’s Creative Industries contribute significantly to the economy, employing 68,500 people across more than 8,000 businesses…
Brief for 14 June 2016 Scottish Government debate on the ‘Contribution of Colleges and Universities to Scotland’s success’
The Scottish Government is leading a debate on Tuesday 14 June in Holyrood entitled ‘The Contribution of Colleges and Universities to Scotland’s success’. Universities Scotland has shared a brief with MSPs that focuses on universities’ role in economic growth, Scotland’s talent pool, fairness, partnerships with schools and colleges and in Scotland’s culture and communities amongst…