Did you know sparqs has created an Academic Toolkit for institution staff development activities around Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Enhancement (QE), embedding student partnership and developing critical practice. You can find this resource here: lnkd.in/e-yY7Kcn

Academic Development Toolkit - sparqs - sparqs Resource Library, Edinburgh

This toolkit comprises a variety of different Resources which have been curated into a suite of staff development Activities aimed at different target audiences and three levels of professional…

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🍀 Good luck to everyone across Scotland receiving their @qualifications.gov.scot results today! Whether you're celebrating or considering your next steps, remember there are many pathways to achieving your goals. Scotland's colleges are here to support learners every step of the way. 💙 #YourCDN

Results day is here! 🎉 Is your child receiving their @qualifications.gov.scot results today? If you're wondering what the SCQF levels and credit points on their certificate mean, we're here to help. Find out more: scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...

For those who are new to the sector, or want to refresh their memory on some of the different acronyms used, sparqs has an Acronym Buster you can access on the sparqs wesbite. And let sparqs know if you think of one that isn't on there yet! www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...

Acronym Buster

Sector acronyms.

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sparqs is delighted to welcome two new Development Consultants to the team. More information on their work areas and key institutions will be updated later in the summer, but in the meantime you can find more information here: lnkd.in/erpWHarP

sparqs News Article.... team news - new DCs summer 2026

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed two new Development Consultants to the sparqs staff team, Cerys Davies and Sophie Kennedy. Between them they bring a great balance of knowledge and…

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🎓 STEP is seeking student topic leads! Are you a current college or university student in Scotland with student representation experience? We’re looking for: 🔹 1 college lead 🔹 1 university lead Help shape sector-wide enhancement and the student voice. 📅 Deadline: 14 Aug 👉 bit.ly/4frMvGo

STEP seeks student topic leads - College Development Network

We are seeking expressions of interest from current students based in the Scottish tertiary education sector to become topic leads for Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP). We are looking ...

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Have you planned your Course Rep Training (CRT) for 2026-2027? 1) sparqs ATs can deliver CRT to students, online or in-person. 2) recruit Institution ATs/sparqs can train them. 3) send staff to the sparqs' training, 24th - 27th August. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/students.php...

sparqs > Supporting Students > Course Rep Training > Overview

Course rep training products include our main training as well as specific materials for students in supported education and ESOL courses.

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sparqs has updated the induction resources for Academic Representation Co-ordinators. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs News Article.... updated induction resource for Academic Rep Co-ordinators

We are pleased to announce an update to our induction resource for new academic representation co-ordinators and similar students’ association staff. The Induction guide for Academic Representation…

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Remember to check the sparqs' sector job board for vacancies in the sector (and contact sparqs if you wish a vacancy to be added): www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...

Have you planned CRT for 26-27? 3 options: 1) sparqs ATs can deliver CRT to your students. 2) recruit your Institution Trainers (IATs), sparqs can train them. 3) send staff to the sparqs' training in August to learn to deliver CRT. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs has updated the induction resources for Academic Representation Co-ordinators. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs has an induction guide for student officers, which can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/resource-ite...

A guide to inducting students association education officers - sparqs - sparqs Resource Library, Edinburgh

This guide supports students’ association and institutional staff who are responsible for creating or enhancing an annual induction programme for incoming students’ association education officers.…

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Have you planned CRT for 26-27? 3 options: 1) sparqs ATs can deliver CRT to your students. 2) recruit your Institution Trainers (IATs), sparqs can train them. 3) send staff to the sparqs' training in August to learn to deliver CRT. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs News Article.... CRT planning for 2026-27

As colleges and universities across Scotland look ahead to the next academic year, if you’ve not already made your plans, now is a good time to think about how your institution will deliver Course…

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Remember to check the sparqs' sector job board for vacancies in the sector (and contact sparqs if you wish a vacancy to be added): www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...

sparqs has updated the induction resources for Academic Representation Co-ordinators. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs News Article.... updated induction resource for Academic Rep Co-ordinators

We are pleased to announce an update to our induction resource for new academic representation co-ordinators and similar students’ association staff. The Induction guide for Academic Representation…

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A reminder for student officers and students' association staff, to register for That's Quality by Friday 17th July, you can find out more information here: lnkd.in/eAEtri_S

sparqs News Article.... That's Quality! reminder

A reminder that our annual That's Quality! programme for student officers and students’ association staff is still open for summer 2026 bookings!

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🤝 Working on a collaborative data science or AI project with an industry partner? The Data Lab’s Pump-Prime Funding Programme is open to Scottish academic–industry collaborations developing projects that tackle real challenges. Up to £38K available per project. 🔗: https://ow.ly/5Okk50ZjwY5

The University of Strathclyde has been ranked second in Scotland for Overall Satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey with a score of 88.6% www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathcly...

Sharing on behalf of a student: 📢 FAO Care Experienced Learners If you’re a care experienced learner aged 16+ and can complete a short survey, please see the link below. This study has received ethical approval. 🔗 Survey link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Have you planned your Course Rep Training (CRT) for 2026-2027? 1) sparqs ATs can deliver CRT to your students, online or in-person. 2) recruit Institution ATs, and sparqs can train them. 3) send staff to the sparqs' training, 24th - 27th August. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/students.php...

sparqs > Supporting Students > Course Rep Training > Overview

Course rep training products include our main training as well as specific materials for students in supported education and ESOL courses.

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sparqs is delighted to welcome two new Development Consultants to the team. More information on their work areas and key institutions will be updated later in the summer, but in the meantime you can find more information here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs News Article.... team news - new DCs summer 2026

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed two new Development Consultants to the sparqs staff team, Cerys Davies and Sophie Kennedy. Between them they bring a great balance of knowledge and…

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A reminder for student officers and students' association staff, to register for That's Quality by Friday 17th July, you can find out more information here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs News Article.... That's Quality! reminder

A reminder that our annual That's Quality! programme for student officers and students’ association staff is still open for summer 2026 bookings!

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sparqs has updated the induction resources for Academic Representation Co-ordinators. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs News Article.... updated induction resource for Academic Rep Co-ordinators

We are pleased to announce an update to our induction resource for new academic representation co-ordinators and similar students’ association staff. The Induction guide for Academic Representation…

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Students must shape how AI enters higher education, not be an afterthought. AI belongs in universities only when it strengthens quality, equity and trust. 🔹 Equal access 🔹 Real transparency 🔹 Evolving assessment 🔹 Data protection 🔹 Rights‑based governance AI in the EHEA must put students first.

sparqs has an induction guide for student officers, which can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/resource-ite...

A guide to inducting students association education officers - sparqs - sparqs Resource Library, Edinburgh

This guide supports students’ association and institutional staff who are responsible for creating or enhancing an annual induction programme for incoming students’ association education officers.…

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Have you planned CRT for 26-27? 3 options: 1) sparqs ATs can deliver CRT to your students. 2) recruit your Institution Trainers (IATs), sparqs can train them. 3) send staff to the sparqs' training in August to learn to deliver CRT. Find out more here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

sparqs is delighted to welcome Cerys Davies to the team as a Development Consultant, starting today. Cerys joins us with valuable experience championing student representation and collaboration, and sparqs looks forward to the insights she will bring.

Remember to check the sparqs' sector job board for vacancies in the sector (and contact sparqs if you wish a vacancy to be added): www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...

Remember to check the sparqs' sector job board for vacancies in the sector (and contact sparqs if you wish a vacancy to be added): www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...

📢 STEP is recruiting Student Topic Leads! We're seeking: 🎓 1 college-based student 🎓 1 university-based student For students continuing into 2026–27 with experience in student representation. 📅 Apply by Friday 14 August cdn.ac.uk/step-seeks-student-topic-leads/

STEP seeks student topic leads - College Development Network

We are seeking expressions of interest from current students based in the Scottish tertiary education sector to become topic leads for Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP). We are looking ...

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