Colleges Scotland
@collegesscot.bsky.social
We represent Scotland's 24 colleges.
www.collegesscotland.ac.uk
www.collegesscotland.ac.uk
Yesterday, our CEO appeared on BBC Scotland Reporting Scotland to discuss the latest Scottish Funding Council college statistics report and the reasons for the continued fall in student numbers across Scotland.
Watch on iPlayer: bit.ly/4qYZ3Z0
Watch on iPlayer: bit.ly/4qYZ3Z0
Reporting Scotland - News at Seven: 04/02/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Yesterday, our CEO appeared on BBC Scotland Reporting Scotland to discuss the latest Scottish Funding Council college statistics report and the reasons for the continued fall in student numbers across Scotland.
Watch on iPlayer: bit.ly/4qYZ3Z0
Watch on iPlayer: bit.ly/4qYZ3Z0
Thank you @enlightenscot.bsky.social for hosting a discussion on the future of colleges in Scotland - meeting demand for learning and skills. Angela Cox Principal @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social, Gavin Donoghue CEO Colleges Scotland, joined Chris Deerin, Enlighten. View the discussion bit.ly/4jYna7o
A discussion about the future of colleges in Scotland - meeting demand for learning and skills - Enlighten
Enlighten was delighted to host a discussion about the future of Scotland’s colleges in the face of rising demand for technical and vocational education, the pressing need for skilled workers to join ...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Thank you @enlightenscot.bsky.social for hosting a discussion on the future of colleges in Scotland - meeting demand for learning and skills. Angela Cox Principal @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social, Gavin Donoghue CEO Colleges Scotland, joined Chris Deerin, Enlighten. View the discussion bit.ly/4jYna7o
A reminder that the Enlighten discussion about the future of Scotland’s colleges takes place at 1pm on Monday 26 January. Further information and joining details are available at bit.ly/3NimnCh
A discussion about the future of colleges in Scotland - meeting demand for learning and skills - Enlighten
Enlighten, Scotland’s independent, non-partisan think tank, is delighted to invite you to join a discussion about the future of Scotland’s colleges in the face of rising demand for technical and vocat...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:22 PM
A reminder that the Enlighten discussion about the future of Scotland’s colleges takes place at 1pm on Monday 26 January. Further information and joining details are available at bit.ly/3NimnCh
Think tank Enlighten is hosting a discussion about the future of Scotland’s colleges on Monday 26 January.
Further information and joining details are available at bit.ly/3NimnCh
Further information and joining details are available at bit.ly/3NimnCh
A discussion about the future of colleges in Scotland - meeting demand for learning and skills - Enlighten
Enlighten, Scotland’s independent, non-partisan think tank, is delighted to invite you to join a discussion about the future of Scotland’s colleges in the face of rising demand for technical and vocat...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Think tank Enlighten is hosting a discussion about the future of Scotland’s colleges on Monday 26 January.
Further information and joining details are available at bit.ly/3NimnCh
Further information and joining details are available at bit.ly/3NimnCh
The Colleges Scotland office will be closed for the festive period from Friday 19 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. We hope you enjoy the festive break.
December 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Colleges Scotland office will be closed for the festive period from Friday 19 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. We hope you enjoy the festive break.
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 👏
Looking forward to celebrating achievement and innovation at the CDN #CollegeAwards tonight.
Wishing every college the very best of luck as we recognise your outstanding contributions.
Wishing every college the very best of luck as we recognise your outstanding contributions.
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Looking forward to celebrating achievement and innovation at the CDN #CollegeAwards tonight.
Wishing every college the very best of luck as we recognise your outstanding contributions.
Wishing every college the very best of luck as we recognise your outstanding contributions.
We are pleased to welcome three new Independent Trustees to our Board - Dave Anderson, Linda Johnston, and Dr Yekemi Otaru. Read the news release: bit.ly/3XA7yN9
New Board Members Announced
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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December 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We are pleased to welcome three new Independent Trustees to our Board - Dave Anderson, Linda Johnston, and Dr Yekemi Otaru. Read the news release: bit.ly/3XA7yN9
28 Scottish college students are heading to the @worldskillsuk National Finals! From 3D Digital Game Art to Renewable Energy, these talented learners will compete against the UK’s best from 25–28 Nov in South Wales bit.ly/4r9yDnU
28 College Students Set to Compete in WorldSkills UK National Finals
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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November 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
28 Scottish college students are heading to the @worldskillsuk National Finals! From 3D Digital Game Art to Renewable Energy, these talented learners will compete against the UK’s best from 25–28 Nov in South Wales bit.ly/4r9yDnU
We're at the Emily Test Conference today - Equalities Minister @kaukabstewart.bsky.social acknowledged the work we are doing with @ColDevNet to produce guidance for the sector on gender-based violence and harassment.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're at the Emily Test Conference today - Equalities Minister @kaukabstewart.bsky.social acknowledged the work we are doing with @ColDevNet to produce guidance for the sector on gender-based violence and harassment.
We welcome the @scottishgov.bsky.social plan to develop a future offshore wind workforce, reinforcing the critical role colleges will play in delivering the skills needed for Scotland’s transition to a net zero economy: bit.ly/3Ltfo8H
Colleges Scotland Welcomes Offshore Wind Skills Plan
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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November 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We welcome the @scottishgov.bsky.social plan to develop a future offshore wind workforce, reinforcing the critical role colleges will play in delivering the skills needed for Scotland’s transition to a net zero economy: bit.ly/3Ltfo8H
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🎉Students and staff across Scotland's colleges will get the entrepreneurial edge through a new Entrepreneur in Residence programme designed to strengthen enterprise & innovation
Hear from Business Minister @richardlochhead.bsky.social & more now: interface-online.org.uk/news/new-ent...
Hear from Business Minister @richardlochhead.bsky.social & more now: interface-online.org.uk/news/new-ent...
New entrepreneurial champions to inspire college innovation | Interface Online
New Entrepreneurs in Residence for colleges across Scotland to strengthen enterprise & innovation.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎉Students and staff across Scotland's colleges will get the entrepreneurial edge through a new Entrepreneur in Residence programme designed to strengthen enterprise & innovation
Hear from Business Minister @richardlochhead.bsky.social & more now: interface-online.org.uk/news/new-ent...
Hear from Business Minister @richardlochhead.bsky.social & more now: interface-online.org.uk/news/new-ent...
Read the blog by Gavin Donoghue, CEO, Colleges Scotland #collegescount
"warm words are not enough: we need to see political commitment and prioritisation of sustainable funding of our valued college sector at this next Budget"
Gavin Donoghue of @collegesscot.bsky.social writes for the blog on the fiscal crisis facing our colleges.
www.enlighten.scot/a-budget-to-...
Gavin Donoghue of @collegesscot.bsky.social writes for the blog on the fiscal crisis facing our colleges.
www.enlighten.scot/a-budget-to-...
November 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Read the blog by Gavin Donoghue, CEO, Colleges Scotland #collegescount
Colleges Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to commit to sustainable funding for colleges in the 2026/27 draft Budget. Read a Budget to Save Scotland’s Colleges bit.ly/4nCvZEf #collegescount
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Colleges Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to commit to sustainable funding for colleges in the 2026/27 draft Budget. Read a Budget to Save Scotland’s Colleges bit.ly/4nCvZEf #collegescount
Colleges Scotland and campus trade unions (EIS-FELA, UNISON, Unite and GMB) are supporting Wear Red Day and showing racism the red card. Read the joint statement: bit.ly/48A5mvP #WRD25
October 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Colleges Scotland and campus trade unions (EIS-FELA, UNISON, Unite and GMB) are supporting Wear Red Day and showing racism the red card. Read the joint statement: bit.ly/48A5mvP #WRD25
Our CEO Gavin Donoghue and Simon Hewitt, Principal of Dundee & Angus College, was on BBC Radio Scotland Mornings earlier discussing the @auditscotland.bsky.social Scotland report. Listen here: bit.ly/48hCEQp (starts approx. 09:30)
Mornings - with Stephen Jardine - BBC Sounds
Stephen Jardine gets to the heart of the stories making the news.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Our CEO Gavin Donoghue and Simon Hewitt, Principal of Dundee & Angus College, was on BBC Radio Scotland Mornings earlier discussing the @auditscotland.bsky.social Scotland report. Listen here: bit.ly/48hCEQp (starts approx. 09:30)
Our CEO Gavin Donoghue was on BBC Radio Good Morning Scotland earlier discussing the @AuditScotland report. Listen here: bit.ly/42ZOCua (starts approx. 1:30)
Good Morning Scotland - 02/10/2025 - BBC Sounds
The latest news from home and abroad, along with sport, travel and weather updates.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Our CEO Gavin Donoghue was on BBC Radio Good Morning Scotland earlier discussing the @AuditScotland report. Listen here: bit.ly/42ZOCua (starts approx. 1:30)
Read our comment on the report here: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
Scotland’s colleges face changing how they operate, as ongoing financial pressures impact on students and staff.
The sector has experienced a 20 per cent real terms cut in funding over the last five years.
Find the Auditor General's report here: bit.ly/colleges_2025
The sector has experienced a 20 per cent real terms cut in funding over the last five years.
Find the Auditor General's report here: bit.ly/colleges_2025
October 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Read our comment on the report here: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
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'College gave me a second chance after my sister's murder' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'College gave me a second chance after my sister's murder'
Lindsay Brown, whose sister was a victim of serial killer Peter Tobin, now teaches forensics.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
'College gave me a second chance after my sister's murder' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
Audit Scotland report highlights 20% cut to colleges
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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October 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
We've got a vacancy for a Corporate and Governance Manager. Find out more and how to apply bit.ly/4nxnvP4
Vacancies
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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October 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We've got a vacancy for a Corporate and Governance Manager. Find out more and how to apply bit.ly/4nxnvP4
We're seeking an Independent Chair and Independent Trustees to join our newly reformed Board of Trustees.
If you're passionate about governance, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4nxnvP4
If you're passionate about governance, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4nxnvP4
Vacancies
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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September 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We're seeking an Independent Chair and Independent Trustees to join our newly reformed Board of Trustees.
If you're passionate about governance, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4nxnvP4
If you're passionate about governance, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4nxnvP4
Read our response to the Financial Sustainability of Colleges report here: bit.ly/4nOtJdx
Today we have published two reports that provide an aggregate picture of the financial health of Scotland’s colleges and universities.
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Financial sustainability reports launched - Scottish Funding Council
The Scottish Funding Council has today published two reports that provide an aggregate picture of the financial health of Scotland’s colleges and universities .
www.sfc.ac.uk
September 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Read our response to the Financial Sustainability of Colleges report here: bit.ly/4nOtJdx
Our response to the @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social latest report on college financial sustainability. Read our full comment here: bit.ly/4nOtJdx
Comment on SFC’s Financial Sustainability of Colleges Report
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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September 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Our response to the @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social latest report on college financial sustainability. Read our full comment here: bit.ly/4nOtJdx