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sparqs (student partnerships in quality Scotland) is funded by the Scottish Funding Council to support student engagement in the quality of the learning experience in Scotland’s colleges and universities.
www.sparqs.ac.uk
www.sparqs.ac.uk
The next TQER training will be on Wednesday 10th December, 2pm - 5pm and relevant institutions will be invited by email, but feel free to reach out to sparqs staff if you have any questions.
More sparqs events details can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
More sparqs events details can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The next TQER training will be on Wednesday 10th December, 2pm - 5pm and relevant institutions will be invited by email, but feel free to reach out to sparqs staff if you have any questions.
More sparqs events details can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
More sparqs events details can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
The next NEON (National Education Officers' Network) meeting is on Wednesday 17th December, 10.30am - 12.15pm.
Visit here for more information and to sign up: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Visit here for more information and to sign up: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The next NEON (National Education Officers' Network) meeting is on Wednesday 17th December, 10.30am - 12.15pm.
Visit here for more information and to sign up: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Visit here for more information and to sign up: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
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👥Our Student Engagement Networking Community brings together student engagement champions to explore the latest developments in student voice, student engagement, and quality enhancement.
📆 3 December 2025 | 12:00–13:00
💻Online
🔗Register here: buff.ly/9edEBjF
📆 3 December 2025 | 12:00–13:00
💻Online
🔗Register here: buff.ly/9edEBjF
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
👥Our Student Engagement Networking Community brings together student engagement champions to explore the latest developments in student voice, student engagement, and quality enhancement.
📆 3 December 2025 | 12:00–13:00
💻Online
🔗Register here: buff.ly/9edEBjF
📆 3 December 2025 | 12:00–13:00
💻Online
🔗Register here: buff.ly/9edEBjF
Check out sparqs' jobs board for new jobs in the sector, there are currently roles at RGU as a College Engagement Manager closing on the 30th November and a Research Fellow at GSA through STEP closing on the 5th December: www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...
sparqs > Supporting the Sector > Jobs board
Current sector vacancies for student engagement roles.
www.sparqs.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Check out sparqs' jobs board for new jobs in the sector, there are currently roles at RGU as a College Engagement Manager closing on the 30th November and a Research Fellow at GSA through STEP closing on the 5th December: www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...
The second meeting of our Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) for academic year (AY) 2025-26 takes place online on Thursday 27th November, 10.00am-12noon.
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The second meeting of our Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) for academic year (AY) 2025-26 takes place online on Thursday 27th November, 10.00am-12noon.
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
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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
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
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
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
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👥 We’re pleased to share Issue 2 of our Practice Matters series, created to support higher education practitioners in maintaining quality through complexity and change.
💻 QAA Members can access Issue 2 of Practice Matters here: www.membershipresources.qaa.ac.uk/teaching-lea...
💻 QAA Members can access Issue 2 of Practice Matters here: www.membershipresources.qaa.ac.uk/teaching-lea...
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
👥 We’re pleased to share Issue 2 of our Practice Matters series, created to support higher education practitioners in maintaining quality through complexity and change.
💻 QAA Members can access Issue 2 of Practice Matters here: www.membershipresources.qaa.ac.uk/teaching-lea...
💻 QAA Members can access Issue 2 of Practice Matters here: www.membershipresources.qaa.ac.uk/teaching-lea...
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We’re delighted to welcome Callum Rennie as our new Lead for Quality Assurance at the SCQF Partnership. Callum brings strong QA experience and a focus on upholding the reputation of Scotland’s National Qualifications Framework. Read his bio here: scqf.org.uk/about-us/tea...
#SCQF
#SCQF
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Callum Rennie as our new Lead for Quality Assurance at the SCQF Partnership. Callum brings strong QA experience and a focus on upholding the reputation of Scotland’s National Qualifications Framework. Read his bio here: scqf.org.uk/about-us/tea...
#SCQF
#SCQF
sparqs are at the European Quality Assurance Forum 2025 in Budapest and were able to deliver a session on the impact of student partnership.
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
sparqs are at the European Quality Assurance Forum 2025 in Budapest and were able to deliver a session on the impact of student partnership.
The next NEON (National Education Officers' Network) meeting is on Wednesday 17th December, 10.30am - 12.15pm.
Visit here for more information: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Visit here for more information: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The next NEON (National Education Officers' Network) meeting is on Wednesday 17th December, 10.30am - 12.15pm.
Visit here for more information: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Visit here for more information: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
It’s #WorldQualityWeek! The theme, “Quality: Think Differently”, invites us to reimagine how we approach quality.
sparqs puts students at the heart of quality enhancement in tertiary education.
Quality isn’t just a process—it’s a culture of collaboration and innovation.
#WQW25 #QualityEnhancement
sparqs puts students at the heart of quality enhancement in tertiary education.
Quality isn’t just a process—it’s a culture of collaboration and innovation.
#WQW25 #QualityEnhancement
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It’s #WorldQualityWeek! The theme, “Quality: Think Differently”, invites us to reimagine how we approach quality.
sparqs puts students at the heart of quality enhancement in tertiary education.
Quality isn’t just a process—it’s a culture of collaboration and innovation.
#WQW25 #QualityEnhancement
sparqs puts students at the heart of quality enhancement in tertiary education.
Quality isn’t just a process—it’s a culture of collaboration and innovation.
#WQW25 #QualityEnhancement
The second meeting of our Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) for academic year (AY) 2025-26 takes place online on Thursday 27th November, 10.00am-12noon.
Please sign up here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Please sign up here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The second meeting of our Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) for academic year (AY) 2025-26 takes place online on Thursday 27th November, 10.00am-12noon.
Please sign up here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Please sign up here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Some useful conversations today at STAG (sparqs' Tertiary Advisory Group) on SQA, its transition to Qualifications Scotland, Staff Development Pathways, TQER/SEAP guidance, Associate Trainer Residential and more.
The next STAG meeting is on 11th February 2026, more info can be found on the website.
The next STAG meeting is on 11th February 2026, more info can be found on the website.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Some useful conversations today at STAG (sparqs' Tertiary Advisory Group) on SQA, its transition to Qualifications Scotland, Staff Development Pathways, TQER/SEAP guidance, Associate Trainer Residential and more.
The next STAG meeting is on 11th February 2026, more info can be found on the website.
The next STAG meeting is on 11th February 2026, more info can be found on the website.
After almost seven years as Chair of the sparqs Trustee Board, Sir Andrew Cubie has decided to step down, as he approaches his 80th birthday. Sir Andrew will be greatly missed by the whole staff team.
www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
Thanks to Sir Andrew Cubie as he plans to step down as Chair
www.sparqs.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
After almost seven years as Chair of the sparqs Trustee Board, Sir Andrew Cubie has decided to step down, as he approaches his 80th birthday. Sir Andrew will be greatly missed by the whole staff team.
www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
This week is Trustees' Week, and sparqs has a wonderful board of Trustees (and some great opportunities coming up - watch this space).
sparqs are very grateful to the Trustees for all that they do for sparqs. You can find out more about this here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=293
sparqs are very grateful to the Trustees for all that they do for sparqs. You can find out more about this here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=293
November 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This week is Trustees' Week, and sparqs has a wonderful board of Trustees (and some great opportunities coming up - watch this space).
sparqs are very grateful to the Trustees for all that they do for sparqs. You can find out more about this here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=293
sparqs are very grateful to the Trustees for all that they do for sparqs. You can find out more about this here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=293
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New Post: From talk to action: collaboration and shared services in higher education www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/11/03/f...
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New Post: From talk to action: collaboration and shared services in higher education www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/11/03/f...
sparqs staff are very sad to say goodbye to Megan Brown today who is going to an exciting role at QAA although look forward to partnership working in the future. Good luck Megan!
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 AM
sparqs staff are very sad to say goodbye to Megan Brown today who is going to an exciting role at QAA although look forward to partnership working in the future. Good luck Megan!
sparqs are taking part in their team Development Days today and tomorrow, working to refine approaches to enhancing student engagement in quality processes.
October 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
sparqs are taking part in their team Development Days today and tomorrow, working to refine approaches to enhancing student engagement in quality processes.
sparqs' Tertiary Advisory Group (STAG) is next meeting on Thursday 6th November, 10am - 1pm.
More information on STAG can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
The STAG member's guide can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/upfiles/STAG...
More information on STAG can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
The STAG member's guide can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/upfiles/STAG...
October 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
sparqs' Tertiary Advisory Group (STAG) is next meeting on Thursday 6th November, 10am - 1pm.
More information on STAG can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
The STAG member's guide can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/upfiles/STAG...
More information on STAG can be found here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
The STAG member's guide can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/upfiles/STAG...
The sparqs team will be on team planning days - Thursday 30th/Friday 31st October 2025, so will be largely uncontactable.
For any urgent queries, you can contact us via the sparqs landline number - 0131 622 6599 - and leave a message, which will be monitored remotely for messages.
For any urgent queries, you can contact us via the sparqs landline number - 0131 622 6599 - and leave a message, which will be monitored remotely for messages.
October 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The sparqs team will be on team planning days - Thursday 30th/Friday 31st October 2025, so will be largely uncontactable.
For any urgent queries, you can contact us via the sparqs landline number - 0131 622 6599 - and leave a message, which will be monitored remotely for messages.
For any urgent queries, you can contact us via the sparqs landline number - 0131 622 6599 - and leave a message, which will be monitored remotely for messages.
QAA Scotland and CDN have opened a call for proposals from staff and students across Scotland’s colleges and universities for a funded project on ‘Delivering Tailored, Targeted and Personalised Support’.
Up to £10,000 of funding is available:
www.cdn.ac.uk/step-call-fo...
Up to £10,000 of funding is available:
www.cdn.ac.uk/step-call-fo...
STEP Call for Proposals for Funded Project - College Development Network
QAA Scotland and CDN have opened a call for proposals from staff and students across Scotland’s colleges and universities for a funded project on ‘Delivering Tailored, Targeted and Personalised Suppor...
www.cdn.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
QAA Scotland and CDN have opened a call for proposals from staff and students across Scotland’s colleges and universities for a funded project on ‘Delivering Tailored, Targeted and Personalised Support’.
Up to £10,000 of funding is available:
www.cdn.ac.uk/step-call-fo...
Up to £10,000 of funding is available:
www.cdn.ac.uk/step-call-fo...
Looking for a role in student engagement?
Check out the sparqs Jobs Board – regularly updated with vacancies from across Scotland’s tertiary education sector!
🔗 sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?page=1135
- HISA are currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer, more detail can be found above.
Check out the sparqs Jobs Board – regularly updated with vacancies from across Scotland’s tertiary education sector!
🔗 sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?page=1135
- HISA are currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer, more detail can be found above.
October 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Looking for a role in student engagement?
Check out the sparqs Jobs Board – regularly updated with vacancies from across Scotland’s tertiary education sector!
🔗 sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?page=1135
- HISA are currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer, more detail can be found above.
Check out the sparqs Jobs Board – regularly updated with vacancies from across Scotland’s tertiary education sector!
🔗 sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?page=1135
- HISA are currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer, more detail can be found above.
Great feedback at the SESN session today, the next one is on Thursday 27th November, 10am - 12pm sign up here - www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail....
October 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Great feedback at the SESN session today, the next one is on Thursday 27th November, 10am - 12pm sign up here - www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail....
Last chance to sign up to come along to the Student Engagement Staff Network SESN tomorrow from 10am (online)
Book your space here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Book your space here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Last chance to sign up to come along to the Student Engagement Staff Network SESN tomorrow from 10am (online)
Book your space here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Book your space here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
The Deputy Director post at sparqs closes for applications in just 2 days, on Wednesday 22nd October.
Find out more here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=1390
Find out more here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=1390
October 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The Deputy Director post at sparqs closes for applications in just 2 days, on Wednesday 22nd October.
Find out more here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=1390
Find out more here:https://www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?page=1390