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Learning providers updated on joint work to transfer National Training Programmes at STF conference
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How is SFC’s research and innovation funding supporting Scotland to tackle the climate emergency?
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Senior Policy Officer Julia Mitchell reflects on how Scotland’s Biobased Manufacturing Launchpad is driving innovation, investment and sustainable growth.
7 October 2026
Learning providers updated on joint work to transfer National Training Programmes at STF conference
2 October 2026
How is SFC’s research and innovation funding supporting Scotland to tackle the climate emergency?
14 October 2026
Senior Policy Officer Julia Mitchell reflects on how Scotland’s Biobased Manufacturing Launchpad is driving innovation, investment and sustainable growth.
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Who we are
Making Scotland an outstanding place to learn, educate, research and innovate - now and for the future.
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.