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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 12d

Our CEO Gavin Donoghue and Simon Hewitt, Principal of Dundee & Angus College, was on BBC Radio Scotland Mornings earlier discussing the @auditscotland.bsky.social Scotland report. Listen here: bit.ly/48hCEQp (starts approx. 09:30)

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Stephen Jardine gets to the heart of the stories making the news.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 12d

Our CEO Gavin Donoghue was on BBC Radio Good Morning Scotland earlier discussing the @AuditScotland report. Listen here: bit.ly/42ZOCua (starts approx. 1:30)

Good Morning Scotland - 02/10/2025 - BBC Sounds

The latest news from home and abroad, along with sport, travel and weather updates.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 12d

Read our comment on the report here: bit.ly/3KRI8r2

Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 12d

Scotland’s colleges face changing how they operate, as ongoing financial pressures impact on students and staff.

The sector has experienced a 20 per cent real terms cut in funding over the last five years.

Find the Auditor General's report here: bit.ly/colleges_2025

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FE News @fenews.bsky.social · 12d

Audit Scotland Report Highlights 20% Cut to Colleges Funding

Colleges in Scotland have had a 20% real-terms funding cut in this Parliamentary session, according to a new report from Audit Scotland. A real-term reduction… Audit Scotland Report Highlights 20% Cut to Colleges Funding was published on FE News by Colleges Scotland

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 12d

'College gave me a second chance after my sister's murder' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'College gave me a second chance after my sister's murder'

Lindsay Brown, whose sister was a victim of serial killer Peter Tobin, now teaches forensics.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 12d

The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2

Audit Scotland report highlights 20% cut to colleges

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 13d

We've got a vacancy for a Corporate and Governance Manager. Find out more and how to apply bit.ly/4nxnvP4

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 15d

We're seeking an Independent Chair and Independent Trustees to join our newly reformed Board of Trustees.

If you're passionate about governance, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4nxnvP4

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Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 18d

Read our response to the Financial Sustainability of Colleges report here: bit.ly/4nOtJdx

Scottish Funding Council @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social · 18d

Today we have published two reports that provide an aggregate picture of the financial health of Scotland’s colleges and universities.

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Financial sustainability reports launched - Scottish Funding Council

The Scottish Funding Council has today published two reports that provide an aggregate picture of the financial health of Scotland’s colleges and universities .

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 18d

Our response to the @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social latest report on college financial sustainability. Read our full comment here: bit.ly/4nOtJdx

Comment on SFC’s Financial Sustainability of Colleges Report

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 25d

We're seeking an Independent Chair and Independent Trustees to join our newly reformed Board of Trustees.

If you're passionate about governance, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4nxnvP4

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Sep 5

Delighted to celebrate 15 years of @cofgcollege.bsky.social last night at a wonderful gala dinner, with the First Minister John Swinney joining guests at the college - many thanks to Principal Dr Paul Little.

Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Aug 29

A wonderful celebration of education, achievement and community last night at the SAMEE Group Recognition and Appreciation Awards, many congratulations to the winners and nominees from across Scotland and thank you to Dundee and Angus College.

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Interface @interfaceonline.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎉This month marks 20 years of Interface. As we celebrate we've secured a double funding commitment from the @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social. This 3 year funding agreement enables us to continue connecting businesses with universities & colleges across the country
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Two decades of impact backed by renewed SFC funding | Interface Online

As it celebrates 20 years of driving business–academic innovation, Interface has secured a new three-year funding agreement, to July 2028, from the Scottish Funding Council.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Aug 21

In our latest guest blog, Scotland's Chief Examining Officer, Donna Stewart, reflects on surpassing 100,000 vocational and technical qualifications awarded for the first time: bit.ly/3UDMtjr @sqanews.bsky.social
#SQAexams #examresults #choosecollege

Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're in Edinburgh today at the
@prosperscot.bsky.social
event today in conversations with Deputy First Minister
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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congratulations to Fife College, Glasgow Clyde College and Glasgow Kelvin College on being named finalists for this year's International Green Gown Awards - these are great examples of the innovative sustainability initiatives happening in Scotland's colleges. bit.ly/4lSnep4 #choosecollege

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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig @sabhalmorostaig.bsky.social · Jul 15

Cuir seachdain seachad còmhla rinn as t-samhradh air na Cùrsaichean Goirid againn – air an làraich no air-loidhne ☺️
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Spend a week studying with us this summer on our Short Courses – on campus or online ☺️

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Cùrsaichean Goirid an t-Samhraidh 2025 - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Glèidh àite dhut fhèin air Cùrsaichean Goirid an t-Samhraidh 2025 aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jul 10

Congratulations to the 31 Scottish students who have worked hard to secure a spot at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. Find out more at bit.ly/4loHrmK

Scottish Students secure spot in WorldSkills UK National Finals

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jun 27

75,000 students are studying in colleges as part of their employment. More facts at bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jun 26

Colleges deliver 20% of all higher education in Scotland. More facts at bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

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 bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

Colleges Scotland is pleased to join stakeholders with the First Minister John Swinney this morning at the Whole Family Support Collaborative Leadership event in Edinburgh. Colleges in Scotland play a vital role in giving people opportunities which lead to routes out of poverty

Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

We welcome the publication of Prosper's Blueprint today and the strong emphasis the report puts on the need to prioritise investment into skills and expanding capacity at Scotland’s colleges. Read more in our news release bit.ly/3HUe78D @prosperscot.bsky.social

Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · Jun 24

There are 218,145 students in Scotland's colleges. More facts at bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege