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Dame Professor Sally Mapstone kicks-off the sector-led transformation pillar of the Future Framework

The Herald newspaper carried out an exclusive today (9 October) to announce that Dame Professor Sally Mapstone, Principal of the University of St Andrews, is leading the next pillar of the Future Framework, which will look at sector-led transformation

Response to SFC's financial sustainability of universities report

The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) published its financial sustainability report for universities 2024-2027. Our Director, Claire McPherson sets out the serious and significant financial pressures facing universities.
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Dame Professor Sally Mapstone kicks-off the sector-led transformation pillar of the Future Framework

The Herald newspaper carried an exclusive today (9 October) to announce that Dame Professor Sally Mapstone, Principal of the University of St Andrews, is leading pillar 2 of the Future Framework, which will look at sector-led transformation. Read the full interview by Garrett Stell.  The Pillar is supported by a project team. The full membership…

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Response to the Scottish Funding Council financial sustainability report for universities

Today, Thursday 1 October, the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) published its financial sustainability report for universities 2024-2027. Commenting on the report, Claire McPherson, Director Universities Scotland said: “Universities continue to face some of the most significant and serious financial challenges in their history. The Funding Council’s report shows that around half of institutions are expected…

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