Pathfinders Programme
SFC’s Pathfinders programme set out to explore how we can make the education and skills system more responsive, more integrated, and more able to support regional economies.
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Converge 2025
Converge has officially launched its 2025 programme, seeking 100 exceptional researchers, creators and inventors from across Scotland’s universities to apply for a coveted place.
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Move to net zero
In its first year, the SFC-funded Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Houses and Livelihoods held 10 major events, launched three seed funds and a national leadership programme, and achieved a remarkable return in investment. Professor Mette High’s blog tells the full story.
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25 March 2025
The investigation will seek to understand the reasons why the University’s financial position deteriorated.
24 March 2025
The winners of the 10th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards were announced at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.
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13 January 2025
Professor Mette High reflects on the first year success of the Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Houses and Livelihoods.
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25 March 2025
The investigation will seek to understand the reasons why the University’s financial position deteriorated.
24 March 2025
The winners of the 10th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards were announced at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.
13 January 2025
Professor Mette High reflects on the first year success of the Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Houses and Livelihoods.
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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.
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Investing in Scotland's future
SFC Strategic Plan 2022-27
Building a connected, agile, sustainable tertiary education and research system for Scotland.