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Changes for Young Enterprise Scotland: After over 30 years, following a review, its operations are now part of Young Enterprise @youngenterprise.bsky.social. Its programmes will continue to be delivered by a local core team. www.young-enterprise.org.uk/young-enterp...

Report shows increase in undergraduates from most deprived parts of Scotland - Scottish Funding Council New figures show that 16.7% of Scottish-domiciled full-time first degree entrants to university were from the 20% most deprived areas in 2023-24.

New figures from SFC show that 16.7% of Scottish-domiciled full-time first degree entrants to university were from the 20% most deprived areas in 2023-24, up from 16.3% in 2022-23.

www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...

Employer Skills Survey , Calendar year 2024 <p>This Official Statistics release covers the key statistics from the Employer Skills Survey 2024 (ESS 2024), a large-scale telephone survey of 22,712 employers across the UK, providing labour market...

The 2024 Employer Skills Survey published for the UK - research by IFF Research, commissioned by all four nations including the Scottish Government
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#InformedScotland 132: Reform, Bills, Finances & Futures
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#learning #skills #EduSky #education

#InformedScotland 132: Reform, Bills, Finances & Futures
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Appointment of members to the board of Qualifications Scotland The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills seeks to appoint six new members to the inaugural board of Qualifications Scotland.

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills is seeking to appoint six new board members to the inaugural Qualifications Scotland board.

SQA is set to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland later this year. Board members will be responsible for shaping our strategic direction:

On his first day as SQA Chief Executive, Nick Page has given a pledge of 100 days of action to drive change for learners and educators across Scotland.

Learn more: info.sqa.org.uk/4kvOh8F

SQA will become Qualifications Scotland in December, with a new Chief Executive this summer.

Nick Page will join our organisation next month. It comes as the Education (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament this week.

Learn more: ow.ly/bj5O50WhnrY

Gaps, overlaps, and challenges The report, ‘Gaps, overlaps, and challenges’, examine where the education reform agenda supports Scotland’s strategic goals and priorities.

Interesting report from @royalsoced.bsky.social reviewing the education reform agenda alongside Scottish Government priorities. Highlights areas where education policy & national themes are coherent and where there are gaps & mismatches
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ICYMI: We're looking for our next Chief Executive Officer... are you who we need? Visionary and collaborative, they'll lead our organisation with clarity and purpose, championing young people’s creativity and advancing youth theatre in Scotland. Does this sound like you? Read more at buff.ly/oTNzhmt

Dr Tim Bradshaw: “The UK is incredibly fortunate to have so many genuinely world-class universities contributing to its economy, knowledge base, culture and communities right across the country. However, that cannot be taken for granted. Financial, regulatory and other pressures are weighing heavily on the sector, and research-intensive universities are not immune. "From developments in social policy to advanced engineering, from city-scale regeneration projects to AI skills, the UK needs its universities more than ever, so this will be a challenging but also very exciting time for my successor.”

New: our CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw has announced he is planning to step down at Easter next year.

Find out more:

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View from Dundee towards the river Tay

The findings of the independent investigation into the financial challenges facing the University of Dundee have been published today.

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#InformedScotland 131: AI skills, literacy & perceptions informedscotland.co.uk/2025/06/12/i...
This edition marks @informedscot.bsky.social's 13th anniversary. Many thanks to all subscribers, particularly those who signed up at the start – it wouldn’t be here now without your faith in the concept

#InformedScotland 131: AI skills, literacy & perceptions informedscotland.co.uk/2025/06/12/i...
This edition marks @informedscot.bsky.social's 13th anniversary. Many thanks to all subscribers, particularly those who signed up at the start – it wouldn’t be here now without your faith in the concept

UHI Shetland’s Board of Management are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Leask as the new Chair of the Board of Management.
www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/new-cha...

Libraries are more than books. 📚❤️

When we asked you why libraries mattered, this is what you told us. 🗣️

Read our full libraries report here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

🎙️ Introducing “Futures Conversations” — a new podcast from Edinburgh Futures Institute! We explore ethics, data, politics, design & media across 6 episodes.

🎧 Ep 1 with Professor @shannonvallor.bsky.social on AI ethics is out now!

🔗 Listen + learn more: efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conv...

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School Leaders Scotland appoints new general secretary David Barnett, who has led three secondary schools throughout his career, officially takes over as general secretary in September

NEW: School Leaders Scotland appoints general secretary tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social

Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W

Happening now:
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Festivals that support learning are organised annually for audiences incl. schools, children & families, educators, academics & researchers, start-ups & business professionals. Some to look out for...
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Important announcement 📣 We are launching our ‘Teach AI Literacy: A Guide for Teachers’ handbook and a series of lesson materials to teach (with) #AI responsibly in Scottish schools. Find all the resources at our dedicated website #TRAILS: trails.scot

Learning & skills themed weeks & days aim to raise awareness, deepen understanding, share experiences & celebrate achievements. Here's a selection happening now or planned for later in 2025...
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UHI Perth principal Margaret Cook quits The under-fire university boss has resigned as the struggling institution tackles a £2 million deficit.

UHI Perth principal Margaret Cook quits

Cover image of the Informed Scotland learning and skills digest for April 2025. List of hot topics. Graphic of multi-coloured cubes

#InformedScotland 130: Crises & solutions in learning & skills
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Bath Spa Uni working on 'resolution' for students at Scottish Institute Bath Spa University has said it is working “to find a timely and appropriate resolution” for students at the Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television, which went into liquidation earlier this week

Bath Spa University has said it is working “to find a timely and appropriate resolution” for students at the Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television, which went into liquidation earlier this week 👇

Cover image of the Informed Scotland learning and skills digest for April 2025. List of hot topics. Graphic of multi-coloured cubes

#InformedScotland 130: Crises & solutions in learning & skills
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#learning #skills #education #edusky

It's good to see so many in-person, major conferences in Scotland again this year, for professionals across the learning & skills landscape. Here's a selection...
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