Universities
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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
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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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