We welcome the Scottish Government’s £10 million investment to establish two new Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, with one located in the east and the other in the west of Scotland. Read our response: bit.ly/4BevxEo

📣 Applications are now open for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2027! With 12 categories celebrating impact and innovation, the awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate outstanding people and partnerships - take a look for further detail interface-online.org.uk/the-scottish...

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A huge congratulations to Charlie Priestly from North East Scotland College who represented the UK on the world stage at #WorldSkillsShanghai and earned a Medal of Excellence in IT Network Systems Administration. A remarkable achievement and a testament to the skills being developed in colleges.👏

The latest @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social report on the financial sustainability of Scotland's colleges paints an increasingly concerning picture, with many colleges continuing to face significant financial challenges: bit.ly/3Vk85Fb

Good luck to Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026! A special shout-out to Scotland’s Stuart Lyons @nclanarkshire.bsky.social and Charlie Priestly @nescollege.bsky.social as they prepare to compete on the world stage. 👏 We’re cheering you on! 🌍🏆 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

Delighted to attend the launch of the Scottish Institute for Dental Education at New College Lanarkshire today. Fantastic to see such impressive, state-of-the-art training facilities that will support the next generation of dental professionals.

We welcome the Scottish Affairs Committee's recognition that skills shortages are one of the most significant challenges facing the defence sector. As Scotland's skills engines, colleges stand ready, with the right investment, to deliver training needed bit.ly/4cJbXFz

Scotland’s college sector is facing increasing financial pressure. Despite an increase in Scottish Government funding in 2026, overall funding remains seven per cent lower in real terms than in 2021. It’s not clear if the recent uplift will help colleges reform. Our report: bit.ly/Colleges_2026

Financial pressures facing colleges continue to grow, with the situation remaining extremely challenging. Read our response to the latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report: bit.ly/4xPoOP9

As Scotland prepares for the future, vocational and technical education will have an important role to play. New YouGov polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland explores public attitudes towards skills, learning and opportunity. 🔗 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

Colleges Scotland welcomed the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026/27, which embeds colleges into the commitment to eradicate child poverty, and to increase economic growth. collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

Great to be at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics today, with our CEO, Gavin Donoghue, taking part in a thought-provoking discussion on the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities.

New polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland highlights strong public support for apprenticeships and vocational learning as part of Scotland's future skills system. Read more 👇 🔗 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

We're looking forward to joining education leaders and experts at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics on Thursday to discuss the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities, and their role in supporting learners, communities and the economy bit.ly/4fJ9wDv

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New polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland highlights strong public support for vocational and technical education, apprenticeships and the skills needed for Scotland's future. Read more 👇 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

Scotland’s colleges and universities face a fast-changing landscape. How can the sector adapt and thrive? Join us on 27 August at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics for a discussion on the future of tertiary education. Learn more: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv

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Well done everyone!👏 Nick Page, our Chief Executive, congratulates learners who've received results today. Remember that no matter your results, there's help out there as you plan your next steps. This includes our Learner Support Hub.👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/results #QualsScotResults

📅 Results Day is here! Congratulations if you're receiving results. You'll receive your results certificate by post today, and if you signed up to My Qualifications Scotland you'll also receive your results by text or email from 8am. Remember that there's lots of support out there for you.👇

Great to join the Qualifications Scotland Results Day briefing at Glasgow Kelvin College this morning and to hear about the rise in demand for vocational and technical qualifications. @qualifications.gov.scot #ResultsDay #NextSteps

Receiving exam results is a significant moment, but it's just one step on your journey. As learners across Scotland receive their results today, we're encouraging everyone to explore the opportunities available through college. 🔗 bit.ly/4fBrlWr #ResultsDay #NextSteps #CollegeOpportunities

Join the conversation on the future of Scottish colleges and universities. On 27 August, we'll be participating in a panel discussion at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics, exploring the key issues shaping education in Scotland. Further info: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv

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In our latest guest blog, Gavin Donoghue, CEO of Colleges Scotland looks at the partnership approach being taken to create a resilient and effective college sector for the decades ahead www.sfc.ac.uk/positioning-...

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Over 65,000 students are studying in colleges as part of their employment. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

College is the most popular destination for school leavers with over half (52%) from S4 and 38% from S5 going into further education. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

There are 209,285 students in Scotland's colleges. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

View our annual Keyfacts booklet collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

As part of the Festival of Politics, join Gavin Donoghue, @clairemcpherson.bsky.social and @garrettbaylorstell.bsky.social on Thursday 27 August for a timely discussion exploring the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities. Tickets available: tikt.link/collegeanduni

Scotland's colleges are providing over 15,500 free meals to students every week to combat food poverty. Read our insights report: bit.ly/4uFZAQI