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Regenerative Sustainability – a vision for a greener future
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05 Jun 2026

Akrit Ghimire, VP Community at Edinburgh University Students’ Association introduces the University’s new strategy to go beyond net zero and its commitment to “Regenerative Sustainability”.

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Supporting Scotland’s AI Future: Reflections from DataFest 2026
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01 Jun 2026

Julia Mitchell shares key takeaways from DataFest 2026, reflecting on how Scotland is harnessing data and AI to drive innovation, build skills, and support an inclusive, collaborative future.

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Inside the University of Dundee’s long‑term fight against Chagas disease
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14 Apr 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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Transforming post-16 education and skills
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08 Apr 2026

Newly appointed Director for Strategic Transformation and Skills, Jacqui Brasted, maps out the route for success based on partnership and sharing knowledge.

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How Scotland is working towards zero waste in food
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30 Mar 2026

This International Day of Zero Waste, Caroline Kewney and Kim Cameron reflect on how Scotland is creating a more sustainable food system.

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Pathfinders – the wider legacy
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18 Mar 2026

Liz Shevlin, SFC’s lead for the Regional Tertiary Pathfinders programme, writes about its continuing value in skills planning for the future.

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Faclair na Gàidhlig: Securing the Foundations of Scotland’s Gaelic Language
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23 Feb 2026

This National Gaelic Week, Sharon Pearson shares the history of Faclair na Gàidhlig and why it matters.

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Faclair na Gàidhlig: A’ Dìon Bun-stèidh Gàidhlig na h-Alba
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23 Feb 2026

Airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig, tha Sharon Pearson ag innse mu eachdraidh Faclair na Gàidhlig agus carson a tha a leithid cudromach.

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A call to shift the dial on STEM
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11 Feb 2026

A special guest blog for International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

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