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We’re about to begin an impact evaluation on the outcomes Framework and Assurance Model and the Scotland’s Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework

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Global Entrepreneurship Week

We marked Global Entrepreneurship Week by showcasing universities' work to drive innovation

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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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SFC welcomes passing of Tertiary Education and Training Bill

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21 January 2026

SFC welcomes passing of Tertiary Education and Training Bill

MSPs have voted to pass new legislation on the funding of post-16 education and training.

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5 December 2025

CDN College Awards winners announced

Glasgow event marks the 26th annual celebration of Scotland’s colleges.

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Blogs

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3 December 2025

Transforming Eye Care in Scotland

Professor Anita Simmers describes the steps Glasgow Caledonian University has taken to transform the provision of eye care in Scotland.

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News

21 January 2026

SFC welcomes passing of Tertiary Education and Training Bill

MSPs have voted to pass new legislation on the funding of post-16 education and training.

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News

5 December 2025

CDN College Awards winners announced

Glasgow event marks the 26th annual celebration of Scotland’s colleges.

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Blog

3 December 2025

Transforming Eye Care in Scotland

Professor Anita Simmers describes the steps Glasgow Caledonian University has taken to transform the provision of eye care in Scotland.

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Publications & Deadlines

Latest Publications

Early Years Masters Funding AY 2025–26

University Transformation Framework

Our annual report

Guidance for the Associate Student articulation places scheme between universities and colleges

Fee anomalies grant for universities AY 2025-26

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Deadlines

Early Years Masters Funding AY 2025–26

Due Date: 30 January 2026

Research Excellence Framework

Due Date: 6 February 2026

University Transformation Framework

Due Date: 13 February 2026

Fee anomalies grant for universities AY 2025-26

Due Date: 17 April 2026

Research Excellence Framework

Due Date: 29 May 2026

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Who we are

Making Scotland an outstanding place to learn, educate, research and innovate - now and for the future.

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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.

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What we do

Investing in Scotland's future