Universities

Overall record enrolments at Scottish institutions.

This evidence paper provides an overview of the current evidence on the employment and education landscape for young people aged 16 to 24 in Scotland, with equalities and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) breakdowns provided where possible.

This draft heat network delivery plan sets out how the provisions of the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, and related policies, will contribute to increased heat networks across Scotland. It also outlines the proposed regulatory regime for the heat networks sector in Scotland.

Our response to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) review of Coherence and Sustainability: A Review of Tertiary Education and Research which we committed to respond to under our Programme for Government. We welcome and broadly accept the review recommendations.

A consultation on the replacement of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and the reform of Education Scotland.

Guidance for responsible bodies about the exercise of the functions conferred on them by the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021.

Analysis of the University of the Highlands and Islands further education teaching programme consultation, which ran from 18 May 2021 to 29 June 2021.

£70 million investment in youth employment.

Report highlighting the progress made against the initial recommendations contained within the Youth Guarantee - No-one Left Behind: initial report, as well as outlining the next steps against the commitments made in the supporting activity plan.

11% rise in individuals applying from most deprived areas.

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.

Overview of Franco-Scottish higher education and research partnerships including analysis and recommendations for furthering collaboration between France and Scotland.

£20 million of additional funding.

Roll-out to include international students.

SQA and Education Scotland to be reformed.

Details of the eligibility criteria for the STEM teacher education bursary.

This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2019/20 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland

Rules relaxed to help those needing financial support.

Group meets to consider ways to support students.

£30 million of additional funding.  

Joint statement confirms work will continue to secure the benefits of programme.

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.

Changes reflect current status of coronavirus, reality of new strain, and rise in cases in recent weeks.

This interim report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fair access to higher education considers both the direct impact of the public health measures that have had to be taken and indirect impact of actions taken by colleges and universities to mitigate the worst effects of these measures.

Concern over alternative scheme.

Extra £5 million to help those facing hardship.

£750,000 to assist with more welfare advice on campuses.

Further COVID testing before restart of new term.

Plans to support students to return safely.

Final research report on case studies of student hardship during COVID-19.

Plans for Highers to go ahead; National 5 exams replaced.

COVID-19 antibody survey.

Minister says physical and mental wellbeing the priority

Bill to remove archaic legislative prohibition.

Students encouraged to stay on campus.

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.

New Fund to focus on economic, social recovery from COVID-19.

Clinicians outline when to seek a COVID-19 test.

Updated guidance for colleges, universities and student accommodation.

Non-repayable bursaries and grants rise 13.4%.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Rise in Scottish students being accepted.

Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of  COVID-19.

New EU students to start paying for Scottish places from 2021/22

Expert report welcomed.

Guidance maps out full reopening of Scottish campuses.  

Proportion of young people in work, training or further study remains high.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Minister tells UK Government that urgent support needed within days.

Earlier financial help for those facing hardship.

Scottish Funding Council to consider its model in light of COVID-19.

Minister reiterates message, Scottish institutions open for business.

One-off Government payment to help mitigate financial effects of COVID-19.

Extra time for prospective students to decide.

Scottish Government committed to mitigating the effects of COVID-19.

Emergency funds offered during coronavirus outbreak.

Exams will not go ahead, teaching, learning and support can continue with local flexibility.

Latest STEM Bursary Scheme opens for applications on Monday 16 March.

Inspiring people of all ages to upskill and tackle the global climate emergency.

Specific advice for students and staff.

Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Independent Review of Student Support.

Efforts to be stepped up to protect further and higher education after Brexit.

Government to work with leading charity on identifying key facts and issues.

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.

Scottish universities ‘ahead of schedule’ on closing deprivation gap.

Government launches major push to nurture connections across India.

Funding to appoint counsellors in colleges and universities.

£981.5 million worth of support given to 178,810 students.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Upper age limit of bursary will be removed.

Funding for Foundation Training.

Ministers write to Education Secretary to ask for clarity on rules for EU students following Brexit.

Millions of free period products delivered.

Parliament calls on UK Government to extend leave to remain and reintroduce post-study work visa.

Funding guide for learners and students including those going to college or university.

Concern that UK Government could consider international exchange programme for England only.

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.

Lochhead writes to EU Ministers on Scotland’s colleges and universities during Brexit uncertainty.

UK Government urged again to guarantee EU students can complete courses in Scotland.

Booklet explaining available funding to new students undertaking nursing and midwifery degree programmes in Scotland in 2019-2020.

Official Statistics Publications for Scotland.

Second annual report from Commissioner for Fair Access, in which he assesses the progress on fair access in Scotland.

Support confirmed for 2020/21 academic year.

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.

Funding available to 'UK Returners' for seven years.

Support for Scottish students in face of ‘untenable’ costs.

Our latest understanding of what Brexit would mean for Scotland's further and higher education sectors, and what we as a responsible government are doing to mitigate these risks.

Home Economics included for first time.

New funding for postgraduate studies.

Overview of progress in the first year of the five year STEM Strategy for Education and Training in Scotland.

Independent paper from the Commissioner for Fair Access considers representation, entrant trends, retention and degree outcomes for disabled students by disability group.

Ministers call on UK Government to reconsider post-Brexit immigration policy.

Mental health services at colleges and universities.

Positive progress on equal access to higher education.

£5 million to support links between academic research and industry.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Analysis of responses to the consultation on the proposal to assign Argyll College to the Regional Strategic Body for the Highlands and Islands, the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

The EQIA summarises how decision makers balanced the aim of the STEM bursaries against the potential adverse impacts of the policy on groups with protected characteristics.

New record for third year in row as acceptance rate rises 5%

Japan joins star programme.

New toolkit to address gender-based violence in universities and colleges.

Issued on behalf of the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

Issued on behalf of the Student Awards Agency Scotland.

Training bursaries available from April.

£1.3m for new courses.

Scotland bucks UK trend as more students apply for a university place.

More university students taking education and science subjects.

Access to tuition fee and living cost loans expanded.

Minister comments on Commissioner’s first annual report.

This is the first annual report from the Commissioner for Fair Access, covering the wider context of access to higher education in Scotland.

Over 1,000 more Scottish students accepted onto courses.

UCAS figures also show highest ever acceptances to Scottish universities.

Minister thanks Review Group for their report.

Recommendations for improving the higher and further education student support system.

Course to help less affluent students will continue.

Issued on behalf of SAAS.

Analysis of the current contextual higher education admissions processes in Scotland by the Commissioner for Fair Access.

The Commissioner for Fair Access delivers a speech on fair access to higher education.