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Supporting Scotland to net zero
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27 Sult 2022

This Climate Week Hazel Dalgard takes a look at how Scotland’s colleges and universities are responding to the climate crisis following a summer of increased heatwaves, floods and droughts.

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Reach out and aim high
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27 Cèit 2022

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.

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Partnerships and creativity pave way to NHS careers
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16 Cèit 2022

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.

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Why the REF matters
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12 Cèit 2022

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.

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Bridging the gap to university
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21 Gibl 2022

Dr Emily Flaherty writes about the achievements of the Glasgow Caledonian University Advanced Higher Hub and the plans underway to extend its success.

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COP26 – then, now and in the future
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05 Gibl 2022

Rebecca Petford from EAUC Scotland attended last year’s Climate Change Conference and reflects here on her thoughts and experiences on its impact on Scotland's tertiary education sector.

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A new direction for Scottish research collaboration
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01 Gibl 2022

Dr Cat Ball introduces the new Alliances for Research Challenges (ARCs) – a new way of supporting research collaboration.

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Proud to be modern
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18 Màrt 2022

30 years since the 1992 Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act paved the way for the ‘modern’ university, Professor Andrea Nolan reflects on their amazing achievements.

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Developing meaningful virtual placements during COVID-19
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15 Dùbh 2021

How do you provide students with work placements during a pandemic? Creativity, collaboration and a can-do attitude was the answer at Borders College.

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