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📘 CAIRN Journal – Issue 4 Out Now!
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing practitioner-led research from across Scotland’s college sector.
👉 Read Issue 4: bit.ly/3NgI6dH
#CAIRN #YourCDN
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing practitioner-led research from across Scotland’s college sector.
👉 Read Issue 4: bit.ly/3NgI6dH
#CAIRN #YourCDN
CAIRN Journal Issue 4 - College Development Network
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January 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
📘 CAIRN Journal – Issue 4 Out Now!
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing practitioner-led research from across Scotland’s college sector.
👉 Read Issue 4: bit.ly/3NgI6dH
#CAIRN #YourCDN
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing practitioner-led research from across Scotland’s college sector.
👉 Read Issue 4: bit.ly/3NgI6dH
#CAIRN #YourCDN
✨ Ready to level up your leadership?
The Coaching Skills for Managers Programme returns in-person in Stirling on 10 Feb & 3 Mar.
Develop practical coaching skills to enhance team performance, build confidence, and embed a coaching culture.
Apply now 👉https://bit.ly/4sCQeWc
The Coaching Skills for Managers Programme returns in-person in Stirling on 10 Feb & 3 Mar.
Develop practical coaching skills to enhance team performance, build confidence, and embed a coaching culture.
Apply now 👉https://bit.ly/4sCQeWc
January 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
✨ Ready to level up your leadership?
The Coaching Skills for Managers Programme returns in-person in Stirling on 10 Feb & 3 Mar.
Develop practical coaching skills to enhance team performance, build confidence, and embed a coaching culture.
Apply now 👉https://bit.ly/4sCQeWc
The Coaching Skills for Managers Programme returns in-person in Stirling on 10 Feb & 3 Mar.
Develop practical coaching skills to enhance team performance, build confidence, and embed a coaching culture.
Apply now 👉https://bit.ly/4sCQeWc
✨ We’re delighted to welcome Professor Tara Brabazon to the Researcher Development Programme on 25 Feb
Exploring how research reshapes teaching & supervision — from SoTL to what’s next
🎥 Watch Tara’s video 👇https://youtu.be/Sg_hpu5xLlQ
📩 Interested? Contact [email protected]
Exploring how research reshapes teaching & supervision — from SoTL to what’s next
🎥 Watch Tara’s video 👇https://youtu.be/Sg_hpu5xLlQ
📩 Interested? Contact [email protected]
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 AM
✨ We’re delighted to welcome Professor Tara Brabazon to the Researcher Development Programme on 25 Feb
Exploring how research reshapes teaching & supervision — from SoTL to what’s next
🎥 Watch Tara’s video 👇https://youtu.be/Sg_hpu5xLlQ
📩 Interested? Contact [email protected]
Exploring how research reshapes teaching & supervision — from SoTL to what’s next
🎥 Watch Tara’s video 👇https://youtu.be/Sg_hpu5xLlQ
📩 Interested? Contact [email protected]
This is #YourCDN💙
Sharpen your skills. Spark insights.
Supporting you every step of the way.
As 2026 begins, discover opportunities to learn, connect, and grow across Scotland’s college sector with CDN events, courses, and online learning.
Explore CDN: www.cdn.ac.uk
Sharpen your skills. Spark insights.
Supporting you every step of the way.
As 2026 begins, discover opportunities to learn, connect, and grow across Scotland’s college sector with CDN events, courses, and online learning.
Explore CDN: www.cdn.ac.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 AM
This is #YourCDN💙
Sharpen your skills. Spark insights.
Supporting you every step of the way.
As 2026 begins, discover opportunities to learn, connect, and grow across Scotland’s college sector with CDN events, courses, and online learning.
Explore CDN: www.cdn.ac.uk
Sharpen your skills. Spark insights.
Supporting you every step of the way.
As 2026 begins, discover opportunities to learn, connect, and grow across Scotland’s college sector with CDN events, courses, and online learning.
Explore CDN: www.cdn.ac.uk
🤖 Curious about AI in education?
The Generative AI Series returns this month, offering hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT and real-world strategies for teaching, learning & assessment — ethically and effectively.
👉 Find out more & register: cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
The Generative AI Series returns this month, offering hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT and real-world strategies for teaching, learning & assessment — ethically and effectively.
👉 Find out more & register: cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
January 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM
🤖 Curious about AI in education?
The Generative AI Series returns this month, offering hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT and real-world strategies for teaching, learning & assessment — ethically and effectively.
👉 Find out more & register: cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
The Generative AI Series returns this month, offering hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT and real-world strategies for teaching, learning & assessment — ethically and effectively.
👉 Find out more & register: cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
✨ CDN Year in Review: 2025 ✨
A year of innovation, collaboration & impact across Scotland’s colleges — from #YourCDN, Elevate LT to our biggest-ever #CollegeAwards!
Here’s to highlights we achieved in 2025… and even more to come in 2026.
👉https://bit.ly/4jlnD3z
#YourCDN
A year of innovation, collaboration & impact across Scotland’s colleges — from #YourCDN, Elevate LT to our biggest-ever #CollegeAwards!
Here’s to highlights we achieved in 2025… and even more to come in 2026.
👉https://bit.ly/4jlnD3z
#YourCDN
December 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
✨ CDN Year in Review: 2025 ✨
A year of innovation, collaboration & impact across Scotland’s colleges — from #YourCDN, Elevate LT to our biggest-ever #CollegeAwards!
Here’s to highlights we achieved in 2025… and even more to come in 2026.
👉https://bit.ly/4jlnD3z
#YourCDN
A year of innovation, collaboration & impact across Scotland’s colleges — from #YourCDN, Elevate LT to our biggest-ever #CollegeAwards!
Here’s to highlights we achieved in 2025… and even more to come in 2026.
👉https://bit.ly/4jlnD3z
#YourCDN
The Generative AI Series is back!!!🤖
Educators, support staff and leaders can get hands-on with tools like ChatGPT, exploring practical ways to enhance teaching, learning and assessment — with ethical use front of mind.
The next series starts January 👇
cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
Educators, support staff and leaders can get hands-on with tools like ChatGPT, exploring practical ways to enhance teaching, learning and assessment — with ethical use front of mind.
The next series starts January 👇
cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
December 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Generative AI Series is back!!!🤖
Educators, support staff and leaders can get hands-on with tools like ChatGPT, exploring practical ways to enhance teaching, learning and assessment — with ethical use front of mind.
The next series starts January 👇
cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
Educators, support staff and leaders can get hands-on with tools like ChatGPT, exploring practical ways to enhance teaching, learning and assessment — with ethical use front of mind.
The next series starts January 👇
cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/
✨ CDN College Awards 2025 – Video Highlights ✨
The #CollegeAwards 2025 brought together 300+ guests to celebrate excellence across Scotland’s colleges — proudly supported by Title Sponsor @sqanews.bsky.social
#CollegeAwards #YourCDN
🎬 Watch the highlights 👇
youtu.be/OL3lylG8jnI?...
The #CollegeAwards 2025 brought together 300+ guests to celebrate excellence across Scotland’s colleges — proudly supported by Title Sponsor @sqanews.bsky.social
#CollegeAwards #YourCDN
🎬 Watch the highlights 👇
youtu.be/OL3lylG8jnI?...
CDN College Awards 2025 – Highlights
YouTube video by ColDevNet
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December 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
✨ CDN College Awards 2025 – Video Highlights ✨
The #CollegeAwards 2025 brought together 300+ guests to celebrate excellence across Scotland’s colleges — proudly supported by Title Sponsor @sqanews.bsky.social
#CollegeAwards #YourCDN
🎬 Watch the highlights 👇
youtu.be/OL3lylG8jnI?...
The #CollegeAwards 2025 brought together 300+ guests to celebrate excellence across Scotland’s colleges — proudly supported by Title Sponsor @sqanews.bsky.social
#CollegeAwards #YourCDN
🎬 Watch the highlights 👇
youtu.be/OL3lylG8jnI?...
📢 CAIRN Journal, Issue 4 - Out Now!
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing innovative practitioner-led research across Scotland’s college sector.
🔗 Read Issue 4 here: bit.ly/44ZhbJd
#CAIRNJournal #CollegeResearch
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing innovative practitioner-led research across Scotland’s college sector.
🔗 Read Issue 4 here: bit.ly/44ZhbJd
#CAIRNJournal #CollegeResearch
CAIRN Journal Issue 4 - College Development Network
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December 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
📢 CAIRN Journal, Issue 4 - Out Now!
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing innovative practitioner-led research across Scotland’s college sector.
🔗 Read Issue 4 here: bit.ly/44ZhbJd
#CAIRNJournal #CollegeResearch
We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing innovative practitioner-led research across Scotland’s college sector.
🔗 Read Issue 4 here: bit.ly/44ZhbJd
#CAIRNJournal #CollegeResearch
📸 Photos are now live!
The CDN #CollegeAwards — proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA — lit up Glasgow on 4 Dec with over 300 guests, our biggest celebration yet!
Check out the highlights and relive the night via photos: bit.ly/4iHELjs
The CDN #CollegeAwards — proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA — lit up Glasgow on 4 Dec with over 300 guests, our biggest celebration yet!
Check out the highlights and relive the night via photos: bit.ly/4iHELjs
December 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
📸 Photos are now live!
The CDN #CollegeAwards — proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA — lit up Glasgow on 4 Dec with over 300 guests, our biggest celebration yet!
Check out the highlights and relive the night via photos: bit.ly/4iHELjs
The CDN #CollegeAwards — proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA — lit up Glasgow on 4 Dec with over 300 guests, our biggest celebration yet!
Check out the highlights and relive the night via photos: bit.ly/4iHELjs
Reposted by CDN
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at last night’s #CollegeAwards and well done @coldevnet.bsky.social
for giving everyone such a fantastic night of celebration! tinyurl.com/e7b39frd
for giving everyone such a fantastic night of celebration! tinyurl.com/e7b39frd
CDN College Awards winners announced - Scottish Funding Council
Glasgow event marks the 26th annual celebration of Scotland’s colleges.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at last night’s #CollegeAwards and well done @coldevnet.bsky.social
for giving everyone such a fantastic night of celebration! tinyurl.com/e7b39frd
for giving everyone such a fantastic night of celebration! tinyurl.com/e7b39frd
Reposted by CDN
We were proud to celebrate success at last night’s CDN #CollegeAwards. The talent, dedication, and innovation across Scotland’s colleges truly shone through. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners – your achievements highlight the incredible impact colleges make every day 👏
Wow, what a night at the #CollegeAwards! 🤩
Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆
📸 Photos coming soon!
View the winners 👇
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆
📸 Photos coming soon!
View the winners 👇
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We were proud to celebrate success at last night’s CDN #CollegeAwards. The talent, dedication, and innovation across Scotland’s colleges truly shone through. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners – your achievements highlight the incredible impact colleges make every day 👏
Wow, what a night at the #CollegeAwards! 🤩
Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆
📸 Photos coming soon!
View the winners 👇
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆
📸 Photos coming soon!
View the winners 👇
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
December 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Wow, what a night at the #CollegeAwards! 🤩
Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆
📸 Photos coming soon!
View the winners 👇
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆
📸 Photos coming soon!
View the winners 👇
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Only one more sleep until the #CollegeAwards! 🎉
Proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA, the Awards celebrate the incredible talent and achievement across Scotland’s colleges.
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
Proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA, the Awards celebrate the incredible talent and achievement across Scotland’s colleges.
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
December 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Only one more sleep until the #CollegeAwards! 🎉
Proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA, the Awards celebrate the incredible talent and achievement across Scotland’s colleges.
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
Proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA, the Awards celebrate the incredible talent and achievement across Scotland’s colleges.
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
It’s #CollegeAwards week! 🎉
This Thursday, 300 guests will come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s College Sector!
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
This Thursday, 300 guests will come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s College Sector!
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It’s #CollegeAwards week! 🎉
This Thursday, 300 guests will come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s College Sector!
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
This Thursday, 300 guests will come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s College Sector!
Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
🚀 #YourCDN November Update is out now!
Dive into celebration, inspiration and sector updates — from the countdown to the #CollegeAwards, to leadership opportunities, research insights, equality resources and more.
👉 Read the full update:
conta.cc/4oO0ZTm
Dive into celebration, inspiration and sector updates — from the countdown to the #CollegeAwards, to leadership opportunities, research insights, equality resources and more.
👉 Read the full update:
conta.cc/4oO0ZTm
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚀 #YourCDN November Update is out now!
Dive into celebration, inspiration and sector updates — from the countdown to the #CollegeAwards, to leadership opportunities, research insights, equality resources and more.
👉 Read the full update:
conta.cc/4oO0ZTm
Dive into celebration, inspiration and sector updates — from the countdown to the #CollegeAwards, to leadership opportunities, research insights, equality resources and more.
👉 Read the full update:
conta.cc/4oO0ZTm
🎉 Countdown is on! Just over a week until the CDN College Awards!!!
The #CollegeAwards shine a spotlight on the creativity, skills & achievements of colleges, staff & learners across Scotland.✨
Explore the interactive Shortlist Summary Booklet ⬇️
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
The #CollegeAwards shine a spotlight on the creativity, skills & achievements of colleges, staff & learners across Scotland.✨
Explore the interactive Shortlist Summary Booklet ⬇️
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🎉 Countdown is on! Just over a week until the CDN College Awards!!!
The #CollegeAwards shine a spotlight on the creativity, skills & achievements of colleges, staff & learners across Scotland.✨
Explore the interactive Shortlist Summary Booklet ⬇️
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
The #CollegeAwards shine a spotlight on the creativity, skills & achievements of colleges, staff & learners across Scotland.✨
Explore the interactive Shortlist Summary Booklet ⬇️
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Stepping up to the next level
A year on from our 1st STEP Discovery Day with @QAAtweets, the programme is gathering pace.
Last week’s event brought students & colleagues together to drive forward work on Supporting Diverse Learner Journeys.
Read news 👉 bit.ly/4oX4ruN
A year on from our 1st STEP Discovery Day with @QAAtweets, the programme is gathering pace.
Last week’s event brought students & colleagues together to drive forward work on Supporting Diverse Learner Journeys.
Read news 👉 bit.ly/4oX4ruN
Stepping up to the next level - College Development Network
It’s nearly a year since students and colleagues from Scotland’s colleges, universities and sector agencies first came together at the University of Stirling for our inaugural STEP Discovery Day. Laun...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Stepping up to the next level
A year on from our 1st STEP Discovery Day with @QAAtweets, the programme is gathering pace.
Last week’s event brought students & colleagues together to drive forward work on Supporting Diverse Learner Journeys.
Read news 👉 bit.ly/4oX4ruN
A year on from our 1st STEP Discovery Day with @QAAtweets, the programme is gathering pace.
Last week’s event brought students & colleagues together to drive forward work on Supporting Diverse Learner Journeys.
Read news 👉 bit.ly/4oX4ruN
📣 New blog post: Exploring the Manosphere Reflections from CDN’s Event
CDN's Gail Toms shares key insights from our 11 Nov event. With 80+ delegates and powerful contributions, it’s a must-read for anyone working in student wellbeing, equality or prevention.
👉 bit.ly/4rzy1Z8
CDN's Gail Toms shares key insights from our 11 Nov event. With 80+ delegates and powerful contributions, it’s a must-read for anyone working in student wellbeing, equality or prevention.
👉 bit.ly/4rzy1Z8
‘Exploring the Manosphere’: Reflections from CDN’s Event - College Development Network
In this blog, Dr Gail Toms, CDN’s Delivery and Engagement Partner shares reflections from our recent event on the manosphere. It explores how this online culture is shaping learner attitudes and what ...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
📣 New blog post: Exploring the Manosphere Reflections from CDN’s Event
CDN's Gail Toms shares key insights from our 11 Nov event. With 80+ delegates and powerful contributions, it’s a must-read for anyone working in student wellbeing, equality or prevention.
👉 bit.ly/4rzy1Z8
CDN's Gail Toms shares key insights from our 11 Nov event. With 80+ delegates and powerful contributions, it’s a must-read for anyone working in student wellbeing, equality or prevention.
👉 bit.ly/4rzy1Z8
New in CDN's Tertiary Self-Evaluation Toolkit (TSET): Voices from the Voyage ⛴️🗺️
Hear directly from early users on how CDN’s free Toolkit is supporting stronger self-evaluation and improvement across Scotland’s colleges.
Explore it on CDN LearnOnline: bit.ly/4osxAx3
Hear directly from early users on how CDN’s free Toolkit is supporting stronger self-evaluation and improvement across Scotland’s colleges.
Explore it on CDN LearnOnline: bit.ly/4osxAx3
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
New in CDN's Tertiary Self-Evaluation Toolkit (TSET): Voices from the Voyage ⛴️🗺️
Hear directly from early users on how CDN’s free Toolkit is supporting stronger self-evaluation and improvement across Scotland’s colleges.
Explore it on CDN LearnOnline: bit.ly/4osxAx3
Hear directly from early users on how CDN’s free Toolkit is supporting stronger self-evaluation and improvement across Scotland’s colleges.
Explore it on CDN LearnOnline: bit.ly/4osxAx3
🎉 Only two weeks to go until #CollegeAwards — and we can’t wait!
Celebrating the brilliant talent, skills and achievements of Scotland’s colleges, their staff and learners.
Winners revealed Thu 4 Dec — it’s set to be a fantastic night! ⭐#CollegeAwards
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrating the brilliant talent, skills and achievements of Scotland’s colleges, their staff and learners.
Winners revealed Thu 4 Dec — it’s set to be a fantastic night! ⭐#CollegeAwards
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🎉 Only two weeks to go until #CollegeAwards — and we can’t wait!
Celebrating the brilliant talent, skills and achievements of Scotland’s colleges, their staff and learners.
Winners revealed Thu 4 Dec — it’s set to be a fantastic night! ⭐#CollegeAwards
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrating the brilliant talent, skills and achievements of Scotland’s colleges, their staff and learners.
Winners revealed Thu 4 Dec — it’s set to be a fantastic night! ⭐#CollegeAwards
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
STEP 5 is happening today!
The STEP Network meets at @fifecollege for the first session of 2025–26, where project teams will share progress, collaborate, and shape what’s next.
Collaboration in action across Scotland’s tertiary sector.
Discover STEP: www.step.ac.uk
The STEP Network meets at @fifecollege for the first session of 2025–26, where project teams will share progress, collaborate, and shape what’s next.
Collaboration in action across Scotland’s tertiary sector.
Discover STEP: www.step.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
STEP 5 is happening today!
The STEP Network meets at @fifecollege for the first session of 2025–26, where project teams will share progress, collaborate, and shape what’s next.
Collaboration in action across Scotland’s tertiary sector.
Discover STEP: www.step.ac.uk
The STEP Network meets at @fifecollege for the first session of 2025–26, where project teams will share progress, collaborate, and shape what’s next.
Collaboration in action across Scotland’s tertiary sector.
Discover STEP: www.step.ac.uk
Kick-start your college teaching career with Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) on CDN LearnOnline ✨
TiCT offers two SCQF units to help new and recently appointed lecturers build the core skills that underpin Scotland’s Professional Standards.
🔗Explore bit.ly/49gsUX
#YourCDN
TiCT offers two SCQF units to help new and recently appointed lecturers build the core skills that underpin Scotland’s Professional Standards.
🔗Explore bit.ly/49gsUX
#YourCDN
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Kick-start your college teaching career with Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) on CDN LearnOnline ✨
TiCT offers two SCQF units to help new and recently appointed lecturers build the core skills that underpin Scotland’s Professional Standards.
🔗Explore bit.ly/49gsUX
#YourCDN
TiCT offers two SCQF units to help new and recently appointed lecturers build the core skills that underpin Scotland’s Professional Standards.
🔗Explore bit.ly/49gsUX
#YourCDN