Wonderful to see the fantastic work on sleep by my colleague Emma Gale being highlighted here!

Universities Scotland@uniscot.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The @uniofstandrews.bsky.social is working with local authorities and the World Sleep Society to improve sleep education, which is essential to the wellbeing, health and learning of children.

Universities are proud to be a partner in tackling child poverty. Creating opportunity is central to the mission of universities. Together, we support a fair and equitable start in life for every child, making a positive difference to families across the country.

Today the Scottish Parliament is debating investing, protecting and renewing the NHS, in which universities play a crucial role. From training the next generation of healthcare workers to developing new healthcare technologies. Find out more about our key messages to MSPs⬇️

💚 | #EdNapier is proud to play its part in the pursuit of net zero - and we're proud to support the Universities Scotland Universal Partners campaign! Learn more about the campaign ➡️ orlo.uk/Fapwa #MustBeNapier | #UniversalPartners

Universities Scotland@uniscot.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Universities are proud to be a partner in pursuit of net zero. Scotland’s universities have a crucial role in creating the sustainable and joined-up solutions with the local and global impact we need.

Universities are proud to be a partner in pursuit of net zero. Scotland’s universities have a crucial role in creating the sustainable and joined-up solutions with the local and global impact we need.

📰Our Convener, Professor James Miller has written a piece for The Scotsman on the tighter international student visa compliance framework. Read the article below⬇️ www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

How UK’s strict new foreign student visa system risks damaging universities

Universities risk being given an immigration red flag because of factors that are currently beyond their ability to monitor

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Universities are proud to be a partner in economic growth. As strong partners to industry, business and social enterprise, Scotland’s universities are economic multipliers.

Universities are proud to be a partner to public services. From training the next generation of teachers and healthcare professionals to advancing research that saves lives, improves outcomes and lowers cost, these partnerships make life better for millions of people.

Today we have launched our new campaign, Universal Partners, which skims the surface of the partnerships universities have locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Convener, Professor James Miller, Principal of @uniwestscotland.bsky.social has written a blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social discussing the Future Framework and other aspects of higher education and the link between HE and the Scottish Parliament. Read below⬇️ www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/03/11/s...

Scottish Week: the Scottish Parliament 2026 and higher education - HEPI

This is the third blog in Scottish Week. This blog was kindly authored by Professor James Miller FRSA, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of Scotland, Convener, Universities Scotlan...

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Our Vice-Convener Sir Paul Grice, Principal of @qmuniversity.bsky.social has written a blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social, discussing the importance of the upcoming Scottish election for higher education. Read the full blog below⬇️ www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/03/10/s...

Scottish Week: the likely importance of the upcoming Scottish election for higher education. - HEPI

This second blog in HEPI’s Scottish Week was kindly authored by Sir Paul Grice FRSE, FAcSS, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at Queen Margaret University. You can find the first blog in the series here. ...

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It’s Scottish apprenticeship week & we are big fans of graduate apprenticeships in higher education. They are one models of earn-and-learn provision at university. BUT, more could be done to bring new graduate apprenticeships to market. #ScotAppWeek26

Scottish Labour leader @anassarwar.bsky.social supports the Future Framework for Universities, understanding the need for a successful and sustainable university sector. Read more about the Framework on our website⬇️ universities-scotland.ac.uk/future-frame...

Last week we were at the #ScotLab26 conference where we spoke to MSPs, MPs and candidates about the Future Framework and why it is so important to look at successful and sustainable universities for the next 20 years. Read more⬇️ universities-scotland.ac.uk/future-frame...

This sobering SPICe report warns without structural reform to our higher education sector there is a long-term & irreversible decline in university capacity, economic impact, and global reputation. digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBrie...

Universities Scotland Director Claire McPherson spoke to @wonkhe.bsky.social's Policy Radar on all things Future Framework and Scottish elections yesterday. Subscribers will have the recording in their inbox or you can find out more online: wonkhe.com/subscription...

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"We have to look, not only to the next 5 years, but the next 20 years so we can reassure ourselves that what is a very internationally respected and significant sector... not only carry on but thrive.” Prof Penny Macbeth details why the Framework must look at the next 20 years.

Our Director Claire McPherson shares her reason why the Future Framework is important for Scotland's universities - to secure an agile, adaptable and thriving university sector.

We're at the @scottories.bsky.social conference where MSPs are proudly supporting the Future Framework, helping ensure Scotland's universities remain sustainable and successful. Read more⬇️ www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/future-frame... #SSC26

Important pre-election analysis today from @fraserofallander.org: Core Post-16 education funding cut by 15% in real terms over this Parliament, with 17% cuts to unis and 8% cut to colleges. (1/2) fraserofallander.org/publications... @unistrathclyde.bsky.social

Setting the scene: Scotland on the eve of the 2026 Election | FAI

Scotland goes to the polls on 7 May amid a challenging climate for public finances. After a turbulent five years…

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"we do need to continue to invest in infrastructure, in technology and most importantly, in people – our greatest asset" @AlastairMacColl of @ThinkUHI discusses the importance of investment in unis to ensure they are able to thrive.

🗣️Speaking about the future framework, Sandy Begbie says; "...important that this review is carried out at pace but also ensures that our university sector is financially sustainable for the long term”, highlighting the need for the framework to deliver future success for unis

We are delighted to share news of the 15-person strong team behind the Future Framework to secure the future of Scotland's universities. Professor Emerita Andrea Nolan and Neil Rennick, DG Civil Service, Co-Chair the Steering Group for us, reflecting the joint ownership...

Today was the final meeting of this Parliament of the Colleges and Universities CPG, chaired for the last 15 years by our excellent Convener Liz Smith MSP. It has been a joy to work alongside you Liz and an excellent conversation today on reassociation to Erasmus.

🆕📑We have launched our manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament 2026 election, urging all political parties to support universities and the Framework for Sustainable and Successful Universities. 🔎Read our manifesto on our website⬇️ tinyurl.com/7kdhdm4p

Welcome news for the HE sector today with the confirmation by the UK government of our return to Erasmus+. You can read our response on our website: www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/erasmus/

Universities Scotland welcomes the UK’s reassociation to Erasmus — Universities Scotland

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Later this afternoon the Scottish Parliament will consider the Education, Children and Young People committee report on Widening Access to higher education. Some of the report's key recommendations echo our own calls, including a unique learner number and targeted support for WA.

We welcome the Scottish Government's announcement of the Offshore Wind Priorities and Action Plan, reinforcing the essential role universities play in delivering the skills needed for Scotland’s energy transition. Read more below⬇️ www.gov.scot/news/scotlan...

Scotland’s future offshore wind workforce

Offshore Wind Skills Priorities and Action Plan published.

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Hello Bluesky! 👋 We’re excited to join the conversation. Follow along for updates, insights and opportunities across international higher education. 🌍🎓

🎉Congratulations to Professor Mairi Watson who will take on the role of Principal at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social on 1 February! Look forward to working with you in this new role.

Glasgow Caledonian University@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Mairi Watson as its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor. She will start in her new role on February 1, 2026. 👏