Challenge Poverty Week
Each day this week, we’re highlighting the solutions that are being created by SFC-funded university research.
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HE Students and Qualifiers at Scottish Institutions 2022-23
Check out the latest stats on HE students and qualifiers in Scotland.
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Getting creative with informatics
How data digital technology and data-driven innovation is supporting Edinburgh's creative industries.
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4 October 2024
The 2024 Converge Awards have taken place in Edinburgh with 28 finalists competing for a share of more than £270,000 in prize money
26 September 2024
Scotland’s colleges are working hard to lay the foundations for the national College Infrastructure Investment Plan.
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26 September 2024
There have been more medals and memories in Paris for SFC-funded Winning Students 100 scholars and alumni. Brian Welsh brings us up to date in his guest blog.
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4 October 2024
The 2024 Converge Awards have taken place in Edinburgh with 28 finalists competing for a share of more than £270,000 in prize money
26 September 2024
Scotland’s colleges are working hard to lay the foundations for the national College Infrastructure Investment Plan.
26 September 2024
There have been more medals and memories in Paris for SFC-funded Winning Students 100 scholars and alumni. Brian Welsh brings us up to date in his guest blog.
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Who we are
Making Scotland an outstanding place to learn, educate, research and innovate - now and for the future.
We are responsible for sustaining the provision of higher and further education in Scotland.
We use public money to fund colleges, universities and other tertiary education establishments.
This funding covers a wide range of activities including: teaching and learning; skills and apprenticeships, student support and participation; research, innovation and knowledge exchange; data collection and dissemination; national quality assurance and enhancement processes; capital and digital infrastructure for the sector; and strategic change, responsive provision and research priorities.
What we do
Investing in Scotland's future
SFC Strategic Plan 2022-27
Building a connected, agile, sustainable tertiary education and research system for Scotland.