Scotland’s Climate Week 2025
We joined in Scotland's recent celebration of climate action and progress towards a more sustainable future
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An insider’s guide to the SEAP thematic report
Our latest blog provides insights into SFC’s thematic report on institutional Self-Evaluation and Action Plans.
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Reflections on the first year of TQEF
We celebrate the first anniversary of the new approach to quality assurance and enhancement by taking a look at what’s been achieved so far.
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14 November 2025
SFC is seeking views on Higher Education Research Capital and Research Postgraduate Grant allocation models
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Once again, Scottish colleges and universities excelled at the annual Green Gown Awards
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12 November 2025
Anthea Coleman-Chan and Mary Macgowan take a look at the progress made on the recommendations from the review of the National Schools Programme.
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14 November 2025
SFC is seeking views on Higher Education Research Capital and Research Postgraduate Grant allocation models
7 November 2025
Once again, Scottish colleges and universities excelled at the annual Green Gown Awards
12 November 2025
Anthea Coleman-Chan and Mary Macgowan take a look at the progress made on the recommendations from the review of the National Schools Programme.
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Who we are
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.
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.