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European Exchange to look at the impact of humans on marine life
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23 Nov 2022

PHD research, Emily Hague describes how SFC’s Saltire Emerging Researcher Scheme helped her in collaborating with researchers in Ireland and Denmark.

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Researching natural economy solutions for just transition
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18 Nov 2022

As COP27 draws to a close, Professor Wayne Powell, Principal and CEO of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), writes about how SRUC is helping to address the challenges associated with the natural economy.

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Testing a revised approach to skills alignment
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24 Oct 2022

SFC Chief Executive, Karen Watt, describes the Regional Pathfinders and SFC’s role in developing a revised approach to skills alignment.

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Skills for the green revolution
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04 Oct 2022

To coincide with the 2022 Scotsman Green Skills Conference, college principal, Simon Hewitt, describes how Scotland’s colleges are providing skills for the green revolution and putting partnerships at the heart of future success.

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SFC colleagues contribute to tackling the climate crisis
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30 Sep 2022

This Climate Week we want to share some of the things that staff at SFC have been doing in their own lives to help in fighting the climate crisis.

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Supporting Scotland to net zero
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27 Sep 2022

This Climate Week Hazel Dalgard takes a look at how Scotland’s colleges and universities are responding to the climate crisis following a summer of increased heatwaves, floods and droughts.

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Reach out and aim high
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27 May 2022

Reach is an SFC-funded widening access project for eligible secondary state school students interested in becoming a doctor, lawyer, dentist or vet. Here, Reach alumni write and talk about their experiences.

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Partnerships and creativity pave way to NHS careers
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16 May 2022

Rachel McFadden, a lecturer at West Lothian College, explains how her Health and Social Care students have been able to progress despite obstacles created by the pandemic.

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Why the REF matters
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12 May 2022

Dr Stuart Fancey, SFC’s Director of Research and Innovation, looks at the part the REF plays in supporting and developing the quality of Scottish research.

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