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*Just published*: Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 14th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special helps subscribers make sense of a busy, ever-changing landscape. Includes links to over 450 bodies, with changes highlighted... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/04/w...
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There's still time to book for this free event happening this Friday!
What university structures do we need by 2050? Join this conversation asking which traditions should be preserved, & which structures may need to be reinvented.
🗓️ 18 Sept, 2PM –3:30 PM 📍EFI + online
🎟 https://edin.ac/4oNUzEf
What university structures do we need by 2050? Join this conversation asking which traditions should be preserved, & which structures may need to be reinvented.
🗓️ 18 Sept, 2PM –3:30 PM 📍EFI + online
🎟 https://edin.ac/4oNUzEf
September 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
There's still time to book for this free event happening this Friday!
What university structures do we need by 2050? Join this conversation asking which traditions should be preserved, & which structures may need to be reinvented.
🗓️ 18 Sept, 2PM –3:30 PM 📍EFI + online
🎟 https://edin.ac/4oNUzEf
What university structures do we need by 2050? Join this conversation asking which traditions should be preserved, & which structures may need to be reinvented.
🗓️ 18 Sept, 2PM –3:30 PM 📍EFI + online
🎟 https://edin.ac/4oNUzEf
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🚨 We've launched new funding for programmes supporting young people into work.
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
September 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🚨 We've launched new funding for programmes supporting young people into work.
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
@digitalxtra.scot Your new national network of Community Coding & AI Hubs is highlighted in our latest news blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i... #InformedScotland
September 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
@digitalxtra.scot Your new national network of Community Coding & AI Hubs is highlighted in our latest news blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i... #InformedScotland
@qaa.ac.uk Your report on 'the perfect storm' of varying AI assessment policies in HE is highlighted in our latest news blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i... #InformedScotland
September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
@qaa.ac.uk Your report on 'the perfect storm' of varying AI assessment policies in HE is highlighted in our latest news blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i... #InformedScotland
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💫 What could your institution achieve with up to £15,000 in collaborative funding?
Every year, CEP brings QAA members together to explore common challenges, test new approaches and share outcomes that benefit the wider sector.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4qpeWbR
Every year, CEP brings QAA members together to explore common challenges, test new approaches and share outcomes that benefit the wider sector.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4qpeWbR
September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
💫 What could your institution achieve with up to £15,000 in collaborative funding?
Every year, CEP brings QAA members together to explore common challenges, test new approaches and share outcomes that benefit the wider sector.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4qpeWbR
Every year, CEP brings QAA members together to explore common challenges, test new approaches and share outcomes that benefit the wider sector.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4qpeWbR
#InformedScotland 143: Understanding the learning & skills challenges
In another busy summer for learning & skills, two issues continued to lead the headlines: the financial challenge faced by universities; and the impact of AI across the landscape...
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i...
In another busy summer for learning & skills, two issues continued to lead the headlines: the financial challenge faced by universities; and the impact of AI across the landscape...
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i...
September 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
#InformedScotland 143: Understanding the learning & skills challenges
In another busy summer for learning & skills, two issues continued to lead the headlines: the financial challenge faced by universities; and the impact of AI across the landscape...
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i...
In another busy summer for learning & skills, two issues continued to lead the headlines: the financial challenge faced by universities; and the impact of AI across the landscape...
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/15/i...
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Scotland’s college sector is facing increasing financial pressure.
Despite an increase in Scottish Government funding in 2026, overall funding remains seven per cent lower in real terms than in 2021. It’s not clear if the recent uplift will help colleges reform.
Our report: bit.ly/Colleges_2026
Despite an increase in Scottish Government funding in 2026, overall funding remains seven per cent lower in real terms than in 2021. It’s not clear if the recent uplift will help colleges reform.
Our report: bit.ly/Colleges_2026
September 10, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Scotland’s college sector is facing increasing financial pressure.
Despite an increase in Scottish Government funding in 2026, overall funding remains seven per cent lower in real terms than in 2021. It’s not clear if the recent uplift will help colleges reform.
Our report: bit.ly/Colleges_2026
Despite an increase in Scottish Government funding in 2026, overall funding remains seven per cent lower in real terms than in 2021. It’s not clear if the recent uplift will help colleges reform.
Our report: bit.ly/Colleges_2026
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*Just published*: Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 14th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special helps subscribers make sense of a busy, ever-changing landscape. Includes links to over 450 bodies, with changes highlighted... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/04/w...
September 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
*Just published*: Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 14th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special helps subscribers make sense of a busy, ever-changing landscape. Includes links to over 450 bodies, with changes highlighted... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/04/w...
*Just published*: Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 14th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special helps subscribers make sense of a busy, ever-changing landscape. Includes links to over 450 bodies, with changes highlighted... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/04/w...
September 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
*Just published*: Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 14th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special helps subscribers make sense of a busy, ever-changing landscape. Includes links to over 450 bodies, with changes highlighted... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/09/04/w...
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📢Spread the word! Grassroots professional learning #ForTeachersByTeachers coming 🔜
🔗⤵️Share the #PedagooQueenie👑 flyer with colleagues
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🔗🆓🎟️Register to attend on 31 Oct www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pedagoo-qu...
🔗⤵️Share the #PedagooQueenie👑 flyer with colleagues
drive.google.com/file/d/1hgYH...
🔗🗣️Sign up to lead a session forms.gle/62WLRjtn9aUS...
🔗🆓🎟️Register to attend on 31 Oct www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pedagoo-qu...
📣Teacher pals! Pedagoo is a sharing space for educators. Get involved at PedagooQueenie👑 in Ayr 🏴 on 31/10/26 🎃! Join @paulinemurray08.bsky.social & pals #Connect #SharePractice
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August 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
📢Spread the word! Grassroots professional learning #ForTeachersByTeachers coming 🔜
🔗⤵️Share the #PedagooQueenie👑 flyer with colleagues
drive.google.com/file/d/1hgYH...
🔗🗣️Sign up to lead a session forms.gle/62WLRjtn9aUS...
🔗🆓🎟️Register to attend on 31 Oct www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pedagoo-qu...
🔗⤵️Share the #PedagooQueenie👑 flyer with colleagues
drive.google.com/file/d/1hgYH...
🔗🗣️Sign up to lead a session forms.gle/62WLRjtn9aUS...
🔗🆓🎟️Register to attend on 31 Oct www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pedagoo-qu...
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Students from Scotland’s most deprived communities are entering higher education in greater numbers and increasingly staying and succeeding in their studies, according to SFC’s latest Report on Widening Access.
www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...
www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...
August 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Students from Scotland’s most deprived communities are entering higher education in greater numbers and increasingly staying and succeeding in their studies, according to SFC’s latest Report on Widening Access.
www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...
www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...
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⭐ Future University: Six events explore the future of higher education this September ⭐
Join our Future University events programme, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Find out more and book now 👉 https://edin.ac/458CFmE
Join our Future University events programme, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Find out more and book now 👉 https://edin.ac/458CFmE
July 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
⭐ Future University: Six events explore the future of higher education this September ⭐
Join our Future University events programme, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Find out more and book now 👉 https://edin.ac/458CFmE
Join our Future University events programme, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Find out more and book now 👉 https://edin.ac/458CFmE
#InformedScotland 142: Skills gaps & shortages and the young workforce
'Ahead of the holiday period, and despite the absence of a new programme for government, June was a productive, thought- and action-provoking month for learning & skills... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/07/15/i...
#EduSky
'Ahead of the holiday period, and despite the absence of a new programme for government, June was a productive, thought- and action-provoking month for learning & skills... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/07/15/i...
#EduSky
July 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
#InformedScotland 142: Skills gaps & shortages and the young workforce
'Ahead of the holiday period, and despite the absence of a new programme for government, June was a productive, thought- and action-provoking month for learning & skills... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/07/15/i...
#EduSky
'Ahead of the holiday period, and despite the absence of a new programme for government, June was a productive, thought- and action-provoking month for learning & skills... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/07/15/i...
#EduSky
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The Scottish Government records it invests over £3bn in the post-school education and skills sector annually.
It wants to reform this sector, but progress is slow.
Stronger links are needed with plans across areas like economic transformation and climate change: bit.ly/post-school_...
It wants to reform this sector, but progress is slow.
Stronger links are needed with plans across areas like economic transformation and climate change: bit.ly/post-school_...
June 25, 2026 at 11:38 AM
The Scottish Government records it invests over £3bn in the post-school education and skills sector annually.
It wants to reform this sector, but progress is slow.
Stronger links are needed with plans across areas like economic transformation and climate change: bit.ly/post-school_...
It wants to reform this sector, but progress is slow.
Stronger links are needed with plans across areas like economic transformation and climate change: bit.ly/post-school_...
Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC): @educationscotland.bsky.social has published early draft sample materials for teachers to explore: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ci...
Full draft frameworks will be available from Sept 2026.
Full draft frameworks will be available from Sept 2026.
June 25, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC): @educationscotland.bsky.social has published early draft sample materials for teachers to explore: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ci...
Full draft frameworks will be available from Sept 2026.
Full draft frameworks will be available from Sept 2026.
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#InformedScotland 141: Youth employment, HE futures & AI impact
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
June 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
#InformedScotland 141: Youth employment, HE futures & AI impact
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
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Scottish schools can now register interest in the next block of the Mandarin Virtual Exchange Teacher programme this autumn! The weekly live-streamed #Mandarin lessons are suitable as L3 provision for pupils in P5-7 and secondary BGE learners. More info: https://loom.ly/gKBlbRw
June 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Scottish schools can now register interest in the next block of the Mandarin Virtual Exchange Teacher programme this autumn! The weekly live-streamed #Mandarin lessons are suitable as L3 provision for pupils in P5-7 and secondary BGE learners. More info: https://loom.ly/gKBlbRw
@theifs.bsky.social Your report asking 'Why has the NEET rate risen?' is highlighted in our latest news blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
#InformedScotland
#InformedScotland
Informed Scotland May 2026: Youth employment, HE futures & AI impact
informedscotland.co.uk
June 18, 2026 at 10:46 AM
@theifs.bsky.social Your report asking 'Why has the NEET rate risen?' is highlighted in our latest news blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
#InformedScotland
#InformedScotland
#InformedScotland 141: Youth employment, HE futures & AI impact
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
June 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
#InformedScotland 141: Youth employment, HE futures & AI impact
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...
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Our Closer to the Classroom event series, which includes afternoon sessions designed specifically for teachers, is taking place in June.
Interested? info.qualifications.gov.scot/3RExeZ7
Interested? info.qualifications.gov.scot/3RExeZ7
May 21, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Our Closer to the Classroom event series, which includes afternoon sessions designed specifically for teachers, is taking place in June.
Interested? info.qualifications.gov.scot/3RExeZ7
Interested? info.qualifications.gov.scot/3RExeZ7
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Find out how Clyde Gateway & partners in Glasgow are measuring the real impact of childcare and improving outcomes for families, the workforce, the economy & skills. Read Natalie Phillips’ new #InformedScotland guest blog post
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
May 20, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Find out how Clyde Gateway & partners in Glasgow are measuring the real impact of childcare and improving outcomes for families, the workforce, the economy & skills. Read Natalie Phillips’ new #InformedScotland guest blog post
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
Find out how Clyde Gateway & partners in Glasgow are measuring the real impact of childcare and improving outcomes for families, the workforce, the economy & skills. Read Natalie Phillips’ new #InformedScotland guest blog post
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
May 20, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Find out how Clyde Gateway & partners in Glasgow are measuring the real impact of childcare and improving outcomes for families, the workforce, the economy & skills. Read Natalie Phillips’ new #InformedScotland guest blog post
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g...
@improvserv.bsky.social
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#InformedScotland 140: Future-proofing education & skills
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
May 11, 2026 at 10:20 AM
#InformedScotland 140: Future-proofing education & skills
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
#InformedScotland 140: Future-proofing education & skills
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
May 11, 2026 at 10:20 AM
#InformedScotland 140: Future-proofing education & skills
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste:
informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...
Check out the #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026 - A brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills issues ahead of the election on Thursday. Free to download: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i... #HolyroodElection #EduSky
May 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Check out the #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026 - A brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills issues ahead of the election on Thursday. Free to download: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i... #HolyroodElection #EduSky