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🚀 #YourCDN November Update is out now!

Dive into celebration, inspiration and sector updates — from the countdown to the #CollegeAwards, to leadership opportunities, research insights, equality resources and more.

👉 Read the full update:
conta.cc/4oO0ZTm
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎉 Countdown is on! Just over a week until the CDN College Awards!!!

The #CollegeAwards shine a spotlight on the creativity, skills & achievements of colleges, staff & learners across Scotland.✨

Explore the interactive Shortlist Summary Booklet ⬇️
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New in CDN's Tertiary Self-Evaluation Toolkit (TSET): Voices from the Voyage ⛴️🗺️

Hear directly from early users on how CDN’s free Toolkit is supporting stronger self-evaluation and improvement across Scotland’s colleges.

Explore it on CDN LearnOnline: bit.ly/4osxAx3
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🎉 Only two weeks to go until #CollegeAwards — and we can’t wait!

Celebrating the brilliant talent, skills and achievements of Scotland’s colleges, their staff and learners.

Winners revealed Thu 4 Dec — it’s set to be a fantastic night! ⭐#CollegeAwards

www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
STEP 5 is happening today!

The STEP Network meets at @fifecollege for the first session of 2025–26, where project teams will share progress, collaborate, and shape what’s next.

Collaboration in action across Scotland’s tertiary sector.

Discover STEP: www.step.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Kick-start your college teaching career with Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) on CDN LearnOnline ✨

TiCT offers two SCQF units to help new and recently appointed lecturers build the core skills that underpin Scotland’s Professional Standards.

🔗Explore bit.ly/49gsUX

#YourCDN
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
✨ This is #YourCDN — your chance to Spark Insights ✨

Grow through:

• Strategic Networks & CoPs
• Insights and Innovations
• Research & Reports
#EqualityDigest
• Key sector publications

Connect, learn, and lead in Scotland’s college sector 🙌

👉cdn.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🎧 Postdigital Pedagogies & Experimental Research with Dr James Lamb

Join CDN online next Wednesday & explore how digital technology shapes where and how learning happens.

🎨 Expect creative methods - from playlists to walking ethnographies!

📩 To join email [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The November issue of #EqualityMatters is out now!

Focus: Supporting Mental Health & Neurodiversity

Includes resources on trauma-informed practice, ADHD & autism support, and inclusive classroom strategies.

👉 Read here: bit.ly/4oTstpZ

#Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #YourCDN
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Last chance to book!

Exploring the Manosphere: Online Masculinities in Tertiary Education

🗓️ Tue 11 Nov | Online

Join key speakers and organisations for an interactive session on masculinity, wellbeing & equality.

Find out more & register: bit.ly/3LxF9V8
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🎧 Postdigital Pedagogies & Experimental Research with Dr James Lamb

Join CDN online 19 Nov for a 1-hour session on how digital tech shapes where & how learning happens

🎨 Expect creative methods – from playlists to walking ethnographies!

📩To join email: [email protected]

📹Hear from James below
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
#CollegeAwards 2025 – 1 MONTH TO GO!✨

Scotland’s college sector is ready to shine 🌟
199 submissions. Incredible talent. Innovation. Excellence. All under one roof! 🏆

Proudly delivered by CDN & supported by Title Sponsor SQA.

📅 Don’t miss it 👉 cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025
November 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🚨 Exploring the Manosphere: Online Masculinities in Tertiary Education 🚨

🗓️ Tuesday 11 Nov | 11:00–13:00 | Online

Join colleagues across Scotland’s colleges to explore how online spaces shape masculinity & impact gender equality, student wellbeing & violence prevention.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/42HPOTb
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🗞️ The #YourCDN October Update is here!

This month we’re shining a spotlight on:
✨ Our brand-new website
🎥 The #YourCDN campaign
💼 New career opportunities
🎓 Fresh CPD, resources & events

There’s so much to explore - dive in 👇
🔗 bit.ly/4oMaemv
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
CDN’s Researcher Development Programme (RDP) is back!

The Ripple Effect showcases colleagues across the sector sharing research, curiosities, and connections. Today’s session: What we did, what we’ve found with UHI Inverness researchers.

Discover more: bit.ly/4qxif0h
October 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ready to take the next step? 💫

CDN supports every college, every staff member, every step of the way.

Sharpen your skills with events, CPD & LearnOnline courses on demand.

Discover #YourCDN today: www.cdn.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
This is #YourCDN — supporting every college, every staff member, every step of the way💪

💻 With CDN LearnOnline, your professional growth is always within reach.

Flexible, on-demand CPD packed with courses, toolkits, and resources to help you thrive.

🔗https://bit.ly/4o5zK6b
October 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🚨 Exploring the Manosphere: Online Masculinities in Tertiary Education 🚨

🗓️ Tuesday 11 Nov | 11:00–13:00 | Online

Join colleagues across Scotland’s colleges to explore how online spaces shape masculinity & impact gender equality, student wellbeing & violence prevention.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/42HPOTb
October 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
✨ Your CDN experience just got a major glow-up - it really is #YourCDN!

We’re proud to launch the new CDN Brochure - your complete guide to learning, networks & CPD.

Plan your pathway and explore what’s possible 👇
📘 bit.ly/3J7ssiX

🌐 cdn.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
#YourCDN is live! ✨

Sharpen your skills. Spark insights. Stay ahead.

Our new website makes it easier than ever to connect, explore, and grow together as a sector.

🎥 Got a minute? Watch our 60-second video and discover how CDN supports you, your role, and Scotland’s colleges.

www.cdn.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🌟 #YourCDN is here!

Sharpen Your Skills ⚡
Spark Insights 💡
Stay Ahead 📈

Discover:

🌐 New Website 👉 cdn.ac.uk
🎥 New Video 👉 bit.ly/4ohq4Fu
📖 New Brochure 👉 bit.ly/42A7Arr
📚 CDN LearnOnline 👉 bit.ly/3KLxbaE

Supporting every college, every staff member, every step of the way 💙
October 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Ready to harness Generative AI in teaching & learning?🤖

Join CDN’s free online workshops led by Kenji Lamb to explore, apply and critically engage with AI in education.

Sharpen your skills and reimagine what’s possible 👇

www.cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/

#YourCDN
October 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We’re thrilled to launch the Elevate LT Programme with 20 colleges on board! 🤩

We've kicked things off with the first 3 TeachingHOW2s training sessions - helping staff get familiar with the platform and how it enhances learning & teaching🌟

Learn more: bit.ly/4obz5zM
October 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🌟 It’s here - the brand-new #YourCDN website! 🌟

Sharpen your skills. Spark insights. Stay ahead. ✨

Discover events, CPD, LearnOnline, networks, research & college showcases - all in one place.

Step into the world of #YourCDN 🌍
👉 www.cdn.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Because it’s all about you – your learning, your growth, your college community!🎓✨

We’ve been cooking something behind the scenes… and it’s nearly ready to drop! 👀

📢 Stay tuned & get ready to explore #YourCDN!

Watch this space.... www.cdn.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM