Universities Scotland is the representative body of Scotland's 19 higher education institutions. We develop policy on behalf of the university sector and campaign publicly on higher education issues.

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Sector-led transformation pillar of the Future Framework gets underway

Dame Professor Sally Mapstone, Principal of the University of St Andrews, will lead the next pillar of the Future Framework, which will look at sector-led transformation

Universal Partners celebrated in Holyrood

Parliamentary reception focuses on the role of universities as essential partners to Scotland.
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Senior Public Affairs and Communications Officer

Location:   Edinburgh Salary:  £43,836 to £48,707 per annum Fixed Term Post Type:   Full Time Closing Date:   Sunday 29 November 2026 Interview Date:   See advert Reference:   US03126 Universities Scotland is the representative organisation for Scotland’s 19 higher education institutions (HEIs). We are highly influential in ensuring that politicians, government, and its…

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Senior Policy Officer

Location:   Edinburgh Salary:  £43,836 to £48,707 per annum Permanent Post Type:   Full Time Closing Date:   Sunday 22 November 2026 Interview Date:   See advert Reference:   US03026 Universities Scotland is the representative organisation for Scotland’s 19 higher education institutions (HEIs). We are highly influential in ensuring that politicians, government, and its agencies…

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