Universities
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Mapping Of Professional Qualification Routes and Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities relating to Psychological Trauma, in the Children and Families Workforce
Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme, this research aimed to map the learner journeys of five sectors of the Children and Families workforce including School Nursing, Health Visiting, Children and Families Social Work, Residential Childcare and Secure Care.
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UK Employer Skills Survey 2022 – Scotland Report
Publication of Scotland results from the UK Employer Skills Survey 2022.
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Education - tuition fee and living cost support residency criteria change: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) results for changes to the residency eligibility criteria for access to tuition fee and living cost support for those considered to have a relevant connection to Scotland.
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Education - asylum seekers tuition fee rate and support eligibility change: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) summary for changes to the eligibility criteria for access to the home tuition fee rate and tuition fee support for young unaccompanied asylum seekers and children of asylum seekers.
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Ukrainian nationals resettled in the UK - student support eligibility criteria: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) summary relating to the application of the relevant date provision to the student eligibility criteria for Ukrainian nationals resettled in the UK.
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Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2023
This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
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Postgraduate Review - Postgraduate Study in the Rest of the United Kingdom - Introduction of Financial Support Package: Equality Impact Assessment – Results
The equality impact assessment (EQIA) considered the impact of expanding the SAAS postgraduate support package to offer funding for postgraduate students studying courses in the rest of the UK.
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Postgraduate Review - Postgraduate Study at a Validated Private Provider - Introduction of Financial Support Package Equality Impact Assessment – Results
The equality impact assessment (EQIA) considered the impact of expanding the SAAS postgraduate support package to offer funding for postgraduate students studying at designated/validated private providers.
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Postgraduate Review - Increase to the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan Equality Impact Assessment – Results
The equality impact assessment (EQIA) considered the impact increasing the amount of tuition fee loan available to postgraduate students would have on protected characteristics.
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Postgraduate Review - Postgraduate Certificates Equality Impact Assessment – Results
The equality impact assessment (EQIA) considered the impact of not expanding the SAAS postgraduate support package to offer funding for postgraduate certificates. It identified that there was minimal impact on protected characteristics.
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Exam results support for pupils
Advice on next steps.
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National Islands Plan review: consultation
We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.
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Call to UK Government to secure future of research funding programme
First Minister writes to Prime Minister on Horizon Europe.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Summer support for students: review
We recognise the need to deliver a long-term sustainable solution for supporting students over the summer months. This report details interim recommendations, progress to date and the next steps to achieving our long term goal of tackling inequality.
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Post-school education, research and skills - purpose and principles
The Purpose and Principles, Initial Priorities and supporting documents set out the framework for decision making for post-school education, skills and research to ensure the system is fit for the future, delivering the best outcomes for learners, employers and the public investment we make.
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Post-school education and skills
Key reforms and actions announced.
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Learning for sustainability: action plan 2023 to 2030 - Gaelic translation
Scotland's learning for sustainability action plan 2023 to 2030 "Target 2030: A movement for people, planet and prosperity " aims to build an inspiring movement for change so every 3 to 18 place of education becomes a sustainable learning setting by 2030.
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Learning for sustainability: action plan 2023 to 2030
Scotland's learning for sustainability action plan 2023 to 2030 "Target 2030: A movement for people, planet and prosperity " aims to build an inspiring movement for change so every 3 to 18 place of education becomes a sustainable learning setting by 2030.
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Fit for the Future: developing a post-school learning system to fuel economic transformation
Report of Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape provided to Scottish Ministers by James Withers. The Review considered skills functions and remits of Scotland's national public bodies, making 15 recommendations for future adaptations to support the National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
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Scottish Languages Bill (Scots version) - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
External analysis o responses submittit tae the Scots Government's consultation on Gaelic, Scots and a Scots Languages Bill.
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National discussion on education: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the National Discussion on Education.
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Tha Gach Neach-ionnsachaidh ann an Alba Cudromach: Ar Deasbad Nàiseanta Geàrr-aithisg
Deasbad Nàiseanta air Foghlam – geàrr-aithisg
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: final report
Final report of the National Discussion on Education.
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National discussion on education: island communities impact assessment screening
Island communities impact assessment screening for the National Discussion on Education.
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National discussion on education: Fairer Scotland duty assessment summary
The Fairer Scotland Duty assessment of the National Discussion on Education.
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: summary report
A summary of the final report of the National Discussion on Education.
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Further and higher education - residency criteria for access to financial support: consultation analysis
Our response to a 2023 consultation on the financial support residency conditions across Further and Higher Education. It includes information on the changes being made to the residency eligibility criteria.
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Student support
Changes to residency conditions to be introduced for 2023-24 academic year.
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Evacuated UK nationals from Afghanistan - residency criteria changes: equality impact assessment - summary
Summary equality impact assessment (EQIA) for changes to the residency criteria for access to tuition fee and living cost support for evacuated UK nationals from Afghanistan as part of Operation Pitting.
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Evacuated UK nationals from Afghanistan - residency criteria changes: equality impact assessment
Change to the residency criteria for access to tuition fee and living cost support for UK nationals and their family members who have fled Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion and arrived in the UK.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Qualifications and Assessment Review: consultation analysis
This is an independent report by The Lines Between. It was commissioned by Scottish Government on behalf of Professor Louise Hayward as part of the independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. The report contains an analysis of the responses received to the Phase Two public consultation.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Higher Education student support package increase: equality impact assessment
The equality impact assessment (EQIA) considered the impact of the increase to the Higher Education package of support from £8,100 to £9,000. It identified that in general the increase is seen as a positive change as it encourages students in Scotland to enter and remain in higher education.
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Increased support for students
Uplift in bursaries and loan packages.
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Call to re-join research funding programme
UK Government urged to secure Horizon Europe opportunity.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review
A literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing Scottish, UK and International evidence on the experiences faced by disabled young people during their transition to adulthood. The review also explores best practice in supporting disabled young people during this time.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review - easy read
Easy read version of the literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing research and evidence on disabled young people’s experiences of transitions to adulthood.
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Further and Higher Education financial support - changes to residency criteria: consultation
A consultation on proposed changes to the residency conditions that enable Further and Higher Education students to access financial support in order to undertake Further and Higher Education.
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More Scottish students than ever in Scotland’s universities
A record 183,025 studied at Scottish universities in 2021-22.
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Commission for the land-based learning review: report to Scottish Ministers
The report produced by the Commission, a short term advisory group established to provide independent, evidence-based advice and submitted to Scottish Ministers on how to attract more people into land-based and aquaculture sectors by improving learning pathways.
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National Mission to close attainment gap
Scotland's councils set out ambitions to help young people succeed.
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University places for most deprived at record high
Tackling the attainment gap.
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Over 90% of Scottish university leavers in positive destinations
Rise in graduates finding work or further study.
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Scotland leads UK on university students from deprived areas
Widening access an “unambiguous success”.
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Access to Higher Education
Record number of students from deprived areas at university.
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Free tuition for displaced Ukrainian students
Costs covered from start of academic year.
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Cost of living support
Financial lifeline for students.
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Record number of students from deprived areas at university
Overall record enrolments at Scottish institutions.
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Young Scots work promise
£70 million investment in youth employment.
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Applicants to Scottish universities at record high
11% rise in individuals applying from most deprived areas.
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Higher education - re-committing to Fair Access - a plan for recovery: annual report 2021
The fourth annual report of the Commissioner for Fair Access to higher education celebrates the progress that has been made and warns about the impact of the COVID-19 emergency, and the resulting setback to achieving fair access.
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Franco-Scottish links in research, innovation and higher education
Overview of Franco-Scottish higher education and research partnerships including analysis and recommendations for furthering collaboration between France and Scotland.
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Support for students impacted by COVID-19
£20 million of additional funding.
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Expanding the national vaccination programme
Roll-out to include international students.
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Education recovery: next steps
SQA and Education Scotland to be reformed.
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STEM teacher education bursary: eligibility criteria
Details of the eligibility criteria for the STEM teacher education bursary.
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Summary Statistics for Attainment and Initial Leaver Destinations, No. 3: 2021 Edition
This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2019/20 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland
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Support for international students
Rules relaxed to help those needing financial support.
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Focus on completing courses
Group meets to consider ways to support students.
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Support for students in hardship
£30 million of additional funding.
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Erasmus+ exchange programme
Joint statement confirms work will continue to secure the benefits of programme.
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Student loan repayment threshold increase: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) identified that increasing the repayment threshold, in general, had a positive impact for students in repayment by ensuring they are supported during their studies and after they graduate and creating a more stable position for borrowers.
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College and university returns postponed
Changes reflect current status of coronavirus, reality of new strain, and rise in cases in recent weeks.
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Erasmus loss ‘a huge blow’
Concern over alternative scheme.
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Financial support for students
Extra £5 million to help those facing hardship.
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Extra funding for student associations
£750,000 to assist with more welfare advice on campuses.
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Staggered return to campus for university students
Further COVID testing before restart of new term.
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Helping students home at the end of term
Plans to support students to return safely.
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SQA awards 2021
Plans for Highers to go ahead; National 5 exams replaced.
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Supporting education staff
COVID-19 antibody survey.
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Support for self-isolating students
Minister says physical and mental wellbeing the priority
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Medical degrees at the University of St. Andrews
Bill to remove archaic legislative prohibition.
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Student accommodation guidance on visits home
Students encouraged to stay on campus.
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University of St Andrews - degrees and licenses in medicine and dentistry: consultation
This consultation sought views on removing a legislative prohibition under the Universities (Scotland) Act 1966 which prevents the University of St. Andrews from awarding degrees in medicine and dentistry.
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Cash boost for joint Scottish-Asian research
New Fund to focus on economic, social recovery from COVID-19.
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Health guidance for students
Clinicians outline when to seek a COVID-19 test.
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Safe return to campuses
Updated guidance for colleges, universities and student accommodation.
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Support for 178,180 students tops £1 billion
Non-repayable bursaries and grants rise 13.4%.
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Higher Education Student Support for Scotland 2019-2020
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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University places
Rise in Scottish students being accepted.
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Funding boost for science centres
Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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Update on HE and FE support
New EU students to start paying for Scottish places from 2021/22
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Promoting skills and employment
Expert report welcomed.
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Safe return to college and university
Guidance maps out full reopening of Scottish campuses.
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School leaver destinations
Proportion of young people in work, training or further study remains high.
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School leaver follow-up destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Scottish research facing twin threats of COVID and Brexit
Minister tells UK Government that urgent support needed within days.
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Summer support for students
Earlier financial help for those facing hardship.
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Review of further and higher education support
Scottish Funding Council to consider its model in light of COVID-19.
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Colleges and universities preparing for phased return
Minister reiterates message, Scottish institutions open for business.
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£75 million boost for Scottish university research
One-off Government payment to help mitigate financial effects of COVID-19.
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Reassurance for students during coronavirus outbreak
Extra time for prospective students to decide.
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Supporting universities
Scottish Government committed to mitigating the effects of COVID-19.
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Extra hardship payments for students
Emergency funds offered during coronavirus outbreak.
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Update on school closures and exams
Exams will not go ahead, teaching, learning and support can continue with local flexibility.
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STEM Bursaries increased
Latest STEM Bursary Scheme opens for applications on Monday 16 March.
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Reducing inequity in STEM subjects
Inspiring people of all ages to upskill and tackle the global climate emergency.
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Coronavirus guidance issued for education providers
Specific advice for students and staff.
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Student support review commitments 2019-2020: EQIA
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Independent Review of Student Support.
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Minister meets Erasmus+ exchange students in Aberdeen
Efforts to be stepped up to protect further and higher education after Brexit.
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New research to focus on estranged students
Government to work with leading charity on identifying key facts and issues.
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Access to postgraduate study - representation and destinations: discussion paper
Independent paper from the Commissioner for Fair Access considering representation of students from the most deprived areas of Scotland in postgraduate study and their destinations.
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Access to higher education continues to widen
Scottish universities ‘ahead of schedule’ on closing deprivation gap.
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Indian alumni to help promote studying in Scotland
Government launches major push to nurture connections across India.
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More mental health support for students
Funding to appoint counsellors in colleges and universities.
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More money going to more students from SAAS
£981.5 million worth of support given to 178,810 students.
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Higher Education Student Support for Scotland 2018-2019
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Improving access to education for care-experienced students
Upper age limit of bursary will be removed.
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More posts for trainee doctors
Funding for Foundation Training.
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Brexit impact on universities
Ministers write to Education Secretary to ask for clarity on rules for EU students following Brexit.
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Sanitary products anniversary
Millions of free period products delivered.
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Response to UK Government announcement of new immigration route for international students
Minister for Further and Higher Education Richard Lochhead responds to UK Government announcement of new immigration route for international students.
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Agreement on immigration changes for Scottish higher education
Parliament calls on UK Government to extend leave to remain and reintroduce post-study work visa.
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Doubts over Erasmus+ after EU exit
Concern that UK Government could consider international exchange programme for England only.
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Post study work visa options: an international comparative review
This report presents the main findings of a literature review examining how the UK’s post-study work offer compares with those of its key competitor countries.
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Welcome for EU students and staff
Lochhead writes to EU Ministers on Scotland’s colleges and universities during Brexit uncertainty.
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Universities hit by Brexit
UK Government urged again to guarantee EU students can complete courses in Scotland.
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Nursing and midwifery students - support: 2019 to 2020
Booklet explaining available funding to new students undertaking nursing and midwifery degree programmes in Scotland in 2019-2020.
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Longitudinal Educational Outcomes from Universities 2016/17
Official Statistics Publications for Scotland.
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Extension of free tuition for EU students
Support confirmed for 2020/21 academic year.
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University applications, offers and acceptances: trends
A response to the recommendation regarding applications, offer rates and acceptances made by Audit Scotland in its 2016 audit of higher education in Scottish universities.
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Support for students after EU exit
Funding available to 'UK Returners' for seven years.
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Students returning after Brexit
Support for Scottish students in face of ‘untenable’ costs.
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STEM Bursary applications open
Home Economics included for first time.
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Access to financial support for students expanded
New funding for postgraduate studies.
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Immigration threat to universities
Ministers call on UK Government to reconsider post-Brexit immigration policy.
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More support for student wellbeing
Mental health services at colleges and universities.
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Record number of students from deprived areas at university
Positive progress on equal access to higher education.
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Investing in research and innovation
£5 million to support links between academic research and industry.
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Higher Education Student Support for Scotland 2017-18
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Record number of students from deprived areas accepted to university
New record for third year in row as acceptance rate rises 5%
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Recruiting international students
Japan joins star programme.
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Tackling sexual violence and harassment on campus
New toolkit to address gender-based violence in universities and colleges.
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Apply Now! SAAS open for 2018 funding applications
Issued on behalf of the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).
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Final chance to submit 2017-18 SAAS applications
Issued on behalf of the Student Awards Agency Scotland.
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Supporting new STEM teachers
Training bursaries available from April.
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Two additional universities to offer Teacher Education
£1.3m for new courses.
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Applicant boost for Scottish universities
Scotland bucks UK trend as more students apply for a university place.
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Further increase in Scots studying at university
More university students taking education and science subjects.
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New support for distance learning postgraduate students
Access to tuition fee and living cost loans expanded.
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Report from the Commissioner for Fair Access
Minister comments on Commissioner’s first annual report.
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Record number of Scots going to Scottish universities
Over 1,000 more Scottish students accepted onto courses.
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Record number of Scots accepted to university
UCAS figures also show highest ever acceptances to Scottish universities.
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Independent review of student support
Minister thanks Review Group for their report.
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Widening access to medicine
Course to help less affluent students will continue.
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Improving Choices in Postgraduate Education through Student Support Reform
Issued on behalf of SAAS.
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