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University research

New, independent report shows the positive impact of Scottish university research on the country’s business and innovation system

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Net Zero

Learn how SFC is supporting Scotland’s climate emergency response in our Net Zero and Sustainability Annual Report for 2025–26

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National Review of Awarding Arrangements

Scope of National Review of Awarding Arrangements published.

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9 July 2026

Supporting climate change duties

SFC’s renewal of funding for EAUC Scotland aims to help institutions comply with new government guidelines

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9 July 2026

Showcasing Scottish skills talent

Today’s announcement of WorldSkills UK finalists confirms places for 27 Scottish apprentices and learners in the November competitions

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26 June 2026

Celebrating smaller businesses

To mark the UN’s MSMEs Day Interface Director, Laura Goodfellow, takes a look at the smaller business with big ambitions

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News

9 July 2026

Supporting climate change duties

SFC’s renewal of funding for EAUC Scotland aims to help institutions comply with new government guidelines

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News

9 July 2026

Showcasing Scottish skills talent

Today’s announcement of WorldSkills UK finalists confirms places for 27 Scottish apprentices and learners in the November competitions

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Blog

26 June 2026

Celebrating smaller businesses

To mark the UN’s MSMEs Day Interface Director, Laura Goodfellow, takes a look at the smaller business with big ambitions

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Latest Publications

College Staffing Return Guidance 2025–26

College Fee Waiver Policy AY 2026–27

Credit Guidance for Colleges AY 2026–27

Tackling Child Poverty: Guidance for New FWDF in Colleges 2026–27

College Very High Priority Capital Maintenance Funding FY 2026–27

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Deadlines

College Very High Priority Capital Maintenance Funding FY 2026–27

Due Date: 31 July 2026

Colleges Tackling Child Poverty Funding: RISE and TAF for AY 2026–27

Due Date: 31 August 2026

A commitment to integrity

Due Date: 1 September 2026

Research Integrity

Due Date: 1 September 2026

Early Years Masters Funding AY 2025–26

Due Date: 11 September 2026

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Who we are

Making Scotland an outstanding place to learn, educate, research and innovate - now and for the future.

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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.

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What we do

Investing in Scotland's future