Universities Scotland
uniscot.bsky.social
Universities Scotland
@uniscot.bsky.social
We represent and promote Scotland’s 19 world-leading universities.

https://www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/
Today @heriotwattuni.bsky.social hosted a memorial in celebration of the life of Sir Geoff Palmer, former Chancellor of the University and renowned scientist and humanitarian. The memorial reflected on the life, work and legacy of Sir Geoff who inspired so many & will be sorely missed by all
October 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🆕Scotland's first national innovation week is here!

This week is a celebration of Scotland’s world-leading innovation, of which universities are key players.

Find out more about what's going on this week below⬇️
innovationweek.campaign.gov.scot
September 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🆕📅Scotland's National Innovation week is almost here, starting on Monday 22 September!

During Innovation week, we'll be sharing some key facts about innovation at Scotland's universities, stay tuned...
September 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Good luck to all students receiving exam results on Tuesday! 🤞

If you have questions about your funding application, SAAS can help advise.

⬇️Book a place on their free Exam Results drop in session
www.tickettailor.com/events/stude...
August 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🚨‼️Students, don't forget to apply for your student funding through SAAS by 30 June to guarantee you receive your funding in time for your course starting‼️
June 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Today we were at the Scottish Parliament for the Colleges and Universities Cross-Party Group where we heard from Francesca Osowska, Chief Executive of the @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social. A fantastic and insightful presentation and discussion from members👏
April 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🆕📢Today we are delighted to announce that Professor James Miller, Principal at @uniwestscotland.bsky.social has been elected as our next Convener, taking up the role from 1 August 2025.

Read more on our website⬇️
universities-scotland.ac.uk/convener25/
March 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🆕This week the Interface Online Knowledge Exchange Awards took place where institutions all across Scotland won awards for their fantastic work in net zero, social enterprise and many other categories. This is a fantastic achievement for our members, congrats to all!🎉
March 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🆕Today we held our breakfast reception for Scottish MPs to discuss the role of Scottish universities across a wide range of UK wide policy areas
March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thanks to @graemedey.bsky.social and @kaukabstewart.bsky.social who met with international students from @edinburghnapier.bsky.social yesterday on their experience studying and living in Scotland, navigating student visas into the UK and their hopes to work in Scotland after graduation.
February 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Join us this Saturday morning at the @scottishlabour.bsky.social Conference where we will be discussing the essential role universities play in the provision of high-level education, skills, and experience to support our existing and next generation workforce.
February 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🆕🤝Earlier this week, we took our first delegation to Brussels where we met with a wide range of European partners and reinforced our commitment to working together on shared priorities between Scotland and Europe.
February 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🆕Have your say on what’s needed to build on Scotland's economic prosperity through @prosperscot.bsky.social's Blueprint survey live now. It’s 5 quick questions ⬇️
prosper.scot/innovation/p...
February 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We are pleased to see the Education, Children and Young People committee at Holyrood will be running a short inquiry into Widening Access to Higher Education, one of our key asks from last years #40Faces campaign. We welcome the opportunity to give evidence next month.
January 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Pleasure to be at @srucnews.bsky.social
for the launch of the vertical farm today. This will be a valuable research asset which will address challenges around food production & food security of crops. It will benefit students, farmers and address key Government priorities.
January 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🌍It is important that Scotland remains an attractive destination for international students.
January 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🗣️Great to see @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social highlighting the importance and contribution of international students to Scotland and its economy, contributing between £4-6 billion since 2019.
January 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
You can also read our full submission to the Education, Children and Young People Committee on this session on our website⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/briefing-evi...
January 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Congratulations to Martin Boyle who takes up the role of Director of the Open University in Scotland (OUiS) on 8 April👏.

With thanks to Susan Stewart, current Director of the OUiS for her hard work over the last nine years, continuing until Spring this year.
January 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🆕🗣️Our Deputy Director (Policy) Lesley Jackson spoke at the Universities UK Research and Innovation conference yesterday, discussing the multifaceted contribution our universities make to local and regional growth across Scotland. #UUKResearch
December 4, 2024 at 9:37 AM
We have also created a summary of our response that looks highlights ten key points within our answers to the consultation.

Read the summary below⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
November 28, 2024 at 2:40 PM
We have responded to the UK Government's Industrial Strategy consultation, placing the sector as a vital partner in delivering the skills and innovations needed to achieve the Strategy’s aims of economic growth and prosperity.

Read our response below⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/briefing-evi...
November 28, 2024 at 11:24 AM
ICYMI: Science Futures, the joint initiative between five of Tayside's universities and colleges has received £1.9m of funding through the Tayside Cities Region Deal to boost growth and create career pathways for the region’s science sector.

A fantastic initiative👏
November 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM