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SFC blogs published since 2018 are available to view below. See SFC archived content for earlier blogs.

27 May 2022

Reach out and aim high

Author: Roma Coull, second year law student, University of Aberdeen; and Megan Innes, graduate access and articulation trainee, University of Aberdeen

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.

16 May 2022

Partnerships and creativity pave way to NHS careers

Author: Rachel McFadden, Lecturer, West Lothian College

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.

12 May 2022

Why the REF matters

Author: Dr Stuart Fancey, Director of Research and Innovation, Scottish Funding Council

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.