Claire McPherson, Universities Scotland Director, has written a blog discussing the future skills needed for economic growth and how universities are essential in meeting these skills needs. Universities are not an alternative to technical and vocational education. For a huge share of Scotland’s most economically and socially important professions, they are technical and vocational education….
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Responding to UCAS figures on Qualifications Scotland results day
Today, Tuesday 4 August, UCAS published figures on Qualifications Scotland results day highlighting that university remains a valued and attractive choice for students, with demand for a degree place continuing to grow.
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New appointments to Universities Scotland’s Executive Group and Committee Conveners
Universities Scotland is delighted to confirm two changes to our Executive Group and wider Committee Convenerships, coinciding with the new academic year. Martin Boyle, Principal of the Open University in Scotland has been appointed Vice Convener, to serve a two-year term, supporting Professor James Miller in the role of Convener and Professor Sue Rigby of…
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