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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 13h

Today @heriotwattuni.bsky.social hosted a memorial in celebration of the life of Sir Geoff Palmer, former Chancellor of the University and renowned scientist and humanitarian. The memorial reflected on the life, work and legacy of Sir Geoff who inspired so many & will be sorely missed by all

Record number of Scottish young people achieving a place at university — Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 15d

Great to meet new HE and FE Minister @benmacpherson.bsky.social and to hear of his
support of Minister Dey's ambition for graduate apprenticeships in the TET Bill. The Bill's transfer of powers will allow for greater agility for skills & growth.

Read more⬇️
tinyurl.com/2vy5ek5n

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 17d

🆕Scotland's first national innovation week is here!

This week is a celebration of Scotland’s world-leading innovation, of which universities are key players.

Find out more about what's going on this week below⬇️
innovationweek.campaign.gov.scot

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Universities UK @universities-uk.bsky.social · 21d

🌟How a partnership between 5 Scottish unis is helping to remove barriers for med-tech ideas to reach patients.

See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo

#DegreesOfImpact @dundee.ac.uk @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @robertgordonuni.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @uniscot.bsky.social

Infographic on a blue background reading: Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). A partnership between five Scottish universities.
39 industry projects delivered
£7.5m in new investment secured for firms
170 Scottish companies supported
42 high-value jobs created

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 21d

🆕📅Scotland's National Innovation week is almost here, starting on Monday 22 September!

During Innovation week, we'll be sharing some key facts about innovation at Scotland's universities, stay tuned...

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

A warm welcome to our new member, Professor Stephen McArthur who today takes on the Principal role at
@unistrathclyde.bsky.social 👏.

We look forward to working with you in your new role.

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Aug 5

🆕📚A record number of Scottish young people have secured a place at university‼️Very welcome news on SQA results day.

Read more on our website⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/sqa25/

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Aug 4

Good luck to all students receiving exam results on Tuesday! 🤞

If you have questions about your funding application, SAAS can help advise.

⬇️Book a place on their free Exam Results drop in session
www.tickettailor.com/events/stude...

University of the West of Scotland Principal, Professor James Miller FRSE, is elected Universities Scotland’s next Convener — Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Aug 1

A huge thank you to Sir Paul Grice, who has been our Interim Convener since December. Paul returns to the Vice Convener role for another year.

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Aug 1

‼️Today, Professor James Miller, Principal of @uniwestscotland.bsky.social officially becomes our Convener!🎉 We are looking forward to working closely with Professor Miller over the next two years.

Read more on our website⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/convener25/

Scotland’s Quiet Crisis: Why Clinical Research Needs Urgent Rescue — Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Jul 28

📰🆕The heads of Scotland's five medical schools have co-authored a piece highlighting the quiet crisis facing clinical research in Scotland. You can read the full piece below on our website⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/clinicalacad...

Prosper puts universities at the heart of policy recommendations underpinning growth in turbulent times — Universities Scotland

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

🆕📰Prosper has launched a policy blueprint focused on unlocking growth. Some recommendations include setting up a review of HE funding and committing to 10-year funding for research & development and support innovation.

Read the full blueprint⤵️
universities-scotland.ac.uk/scotblueprint/

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Jun 18

🚨‼️Students, don't forget to apply for your student funding through SAAS by 30 June to guarantee you receive your funding in time for your course starting‼️

Are we fair yet? — Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Apr 15

Both documents offer advice for applicants as well as detailing a set of agreed principles for the sector to uphold. With many thanks to colleagues from across the sector, including @advancehe.bsky.social and Lead Scotland.

www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/are-we-fair-...

Admissions: Updating guidance on how Scottish universities aim to be fair — Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Apr 15

Updated from 2019, the Guarantee of Fairness has been reviewed and extended:
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/publications...

Supporting disabled learners applying to university in Scotland — Universities Scotland

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Apr 15

✍️ Today we have published two documents to help learners applying to university in Scotland: a Guarantee of Fairness and Support for Disabled Applicants guide.

www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/publications...

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Apr 3

Today we were at the Scottish Parliament for the Colleges and Universities Cross-Party Group where we heard from Francesca Osowska, Chief Executive of the @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social. A fantastic and insightful presentation and discussion from members👏

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Mar 27

We'd like to thank Susan Stewart who retires as Director of @ouscotland.bsky.social this week for all your hard work over the last 9 years for the sector and for Universities Scotland! It has been a pleasure to work with you within your roles at US and OUiS, we wish you all the best for the future!

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Mar 25

🆕📢Today we are delighted to announce that Professor James Miller, Principal at @uniwestscotland.bsky.social has been elected as our next Convener, taking up the role from 1 August 2025.

Read more on our website⬇️
universities-scotland.ac.uk/convener25/

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Mar 21

🆕This week the Interface Online Knowledge Exchange Awards took place where institutions all across Scotland won awards for their fantastic work in net zero, social enterprise and many other categories. This is a fantastic achievement for our members, congrats to all!🎉

New student data from HESA shows sudden, sharp falls in international students coming to Scotland’s universities — Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Mar 20

Read more on our website⬇️. (4/4)
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/hesastudent25/

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Mar 20

Positively, the data shows that 16.7% of full-time first-degree entrants to Scottish universities came from the nation’s 20% most deprived areas, an increase from 16.3% in 22/23 and a step towards the 2030 targets. (3/4)

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Mar 20

The sharpest fall amongst international students has occurred at post graduate taught level (masters courses), with a 25.7% sector average year-to-year drop between 22/23 and 23/24. (2/4)

Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Mar 20

🆕New data on university students out today for academic year 2023/24 confirms the fall in international numbers as experienced by universities across Scotland and the UK, falling by 9,380 compared to 2022/23. (1/4)