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New vision for entrepreneurial campuses
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28 Ògmh 2023

Government strategy encourages enterprise and innovation in line with national ambition for economic transformation.

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Ground-breaking facility paves the way for the future of manufacturing in Scotland
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21 Ògmh 2023

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, has opened its new world-class, flagship facility today.

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Early decisions made towards a more inclusive REF 2028
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15 Ògmh 2023

The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the other UK higher education funding bodies have made initial decisions on the high-level design of the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).

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Students Eligible for Funding
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13 Ògmh 2023

Provisional information on the numbers of students eligible for funding at the 19 higher education institutions funded by SFC has been published today.

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Scotland’s new innovation strategy launched
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09 Ògmh 2023

The Scottish Government’s new innovation strategy aims to make Scotland one of the most innovative small nations in the world.

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Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape
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07 Ògmh 2023

The Scottish Government has published the report and recommendations from the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape.

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Spotlight on a year of achievement
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02 Ògmh 2023

2023 Herald HE awards highlight ‘brilliant work’.

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Omicron and cost of living crisis impact college class of 2021-22
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31 Cèit 2023

New report highlights the continuing impact of COVID and the cost of living crisis on full-time courses in further and higher education.

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Scottish graduates move into positive destinations
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31 Cèit 2023

New figures from HESA show good outcomes for university students graduating during the pandemic.

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