STEP Conference 2026
We’re at this year’s STEP conference and exploring the themes of safety and belonging
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International Day of Zero Waste
Caroline Kewney and Kim Cameron from IBioIC reflect on how Scotland is creating a more resilient, resource-efficient and sustainable food system.
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National Review of Awarding Arrangements
Scope of National Review of Awarding Arrangements published.
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26 May 2026
The QAA has published the list of institutions that will be included in the next stage of its national review of awarding arrangements.
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14 April 2026
World Chagas Disease Day acts as a reminder of a global health challenge that often goes unnoticed. Manu De Rycker shares what his team are doing to combat this disease.
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26 May 2026
The QAA has published the list of institutions that will be included in the next stage of its national review of awarding arrangements.
14 April 2026
World Chagas Disease Day acts as a reminder of a global health challenge that often goes unnoticed. Manu De Rycker shares what his team are doing to combat this disease.
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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.
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SFC Strategic Plan 2022-27
Building a connected, agile, sustainable tertiary education and research system for Scotland.