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Claire McPherson

@clairemcpherson.bsky.social

Director, Universities Scotland All views my own

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21.02.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme and NHS Pension Scheme Funding for Universities 2024-25 - Scottish Funding Council Announcement of funding to support the change to the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme and NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rates.

Unexpected & welcome news! Β£5.8m to help unis in the teachers pension & NHS schemes meet costs.
This reverses the 24/25 cut as employer contributions went ⬆️ from 23% to 26% - with moderns worst affected. Great to see resource go back in. 🀞it's baselined.
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13.02.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Recognition from @johnswinney.bsky.social of the role Scotland’s universities play in attracting highly skilled talent to support our economy & our communities. Changes to the migration system could enhance that contribution for the benefit of all. @graemedey.bsky.social @jennygilruth.bsky.social

22.01.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge congratulations to Martin Boyle. Everyone at Universities Scotland is looking forward to working with Martin in his new role. Until then, Susan's tremendous leadership and invaluable contribution to the sector in Scotland continues.

07.01.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An important day for Scottish universities as the Scottish Government publishes the 2025-26 budget.πŸ‘‡

04.12.2024 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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20.11.2024 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 4
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A decline in foreign students and higher costs create a perfect storm for Scottish universities | Institute for Fiscal Studies Falls in funding for home students, a decline in international enrolments and higher labour costs put Scottish university finances under pressure.

Read the Institute for Fiscal Studies report in full ifs.org.uk/articles/dec...

20.11.2024 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday the Institute for Fiscal Studies set out the challenges facing the university sector in Scotland. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented action. Our revised budget bid sets out how the Scottish Government can respond. πŸ‘‡

20.11.2024 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Afghan women arrive in Edinburgh to finish medical degrees denied under Taliban Three-year campaign by parents of aid worker killed in Afghanistan brings 19 trainee doctors to Scotland

A warm welcome to the nineteen female Afghan medical students arriving in Scotland to continue their studies. They will join our university communities at the University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, University of St Andrews and University of Glasgow.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/arti...

21.08.2024 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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