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#InformedScotland 134: Tertiary education finances & AI & data skills
'In another busy month for learning & skills in Scotland, the two hottest topics were no surprise...'
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#learning #skills #universities #colleges #edusky #digilearnscot #DataSkills
'In another busy month for learning & skills in Scotland, the two hottest topics were no surprise...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/10/10/i...
#learning #skills #universities #colleges #edusky #digilearnscot #DataSkills
HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) in Scotland now has its own website: educationinspectorate.gov.scot
It's also on X: x.com/hmiescotland
#EduSky #EduScot #InformedScotland
It's also on X: x.com/hmiescotland
#EduSky #EduScot #InformedScotland
HMIE
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education. A future defined by those who shape it.
educationinspectorate.gov.scot
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) in Scotland now has its own website: educationinspectorate.gov.scot
It's also on X: x.com/hmiescotland
#EduSky #EduScot #InformedScotland
It's also on X: x.com/hmiescotland
#EduSky #EduScot #InformedScotland
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College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
October 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
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📣NEW: We've published the results of our largest consultation with learners on AI in education.
The findings, which reflect the views of 2,687 learners, challenge assumptions about young people's relationship with AI technology.
Find out more, and access the full report: info.sqa.org.uk/47OGwr9
The findings, which reflect the views of 2,687 learners, challenge assumptions about young people's relationship with AI technology.
Find out more, and access the full report: info.sqa.org.uk/47OGwr9
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
📣NEW: We've published the results of our largest consultation with learners on AI in education.
The findings, which reflect the views of 2,687 learners, challenge assumptions about young people's relationship with AI technology.
Find out more, and access the full report: info.sqa.org.uk/47OGwr9
The findings, which reflect the views of 2,687 learners, challenge assumptions about young people's relationship with AI technology.
Find out more, and access the full report: info.sqa.org.uk/47OGwr9
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🤝 School College Partnership Event
📅 4 Nov 2025, 4–5pm
Explore how schools & colleges support pupil pathways & create opportunities.
Chaired by Andy Witty @collegesscot.bsky.social, with speakers from @bonessacademy.bsky.social & @DunfermlineHS.
Register: buff.ly/RNkbLNx
#AllLearningCounts
📅 4 Nov 2025, 4–5pm
Explore how schools & colleges support pupil pathways & create opportunities.
Chaired by Andy Witty @collegesscot.bsky.social, with speakers from @bonessacademy.bsky.social & @DunfermlineHS.
Register: buff.ly/RNkbLNx
#AllLearningCounts
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🤝 School College Partnership Event
📅 4 Nov 2025, 4–5pm
Explore how schools & colleges support pupil pathways & create opportunities.
Chaired by Andy Witty @collegesscot.bsky.social, with speakers from @bonessacademy.bsky.social & @DunfermlineHS.
Register: buff.ly/RNkbLNx
#AllLearningCounts
📅 4 Nov 2025, 4–5pm
Explore how schools & colleges support pupil pathways & create opportunities.
Chaired by Andy Witty @collegesscot.bsky.social, with speakers from @bonessacademy.bsky.social & @DunfermlineHS.
Register: buff.ly/RNkbLNx
#AllLearningCounts
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Read our new blog about a pioneering Clyde Gateway project that's helping parents gain skills, confidence & new jobs
By using the #SCQF to recognise their learning, they're creating pathways to opportunity
Read more: scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
@ssf-futures.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social
By using the #SCQF to recognise their learning, they're creating pathways to opportunity
Read more: scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
@ssf-futures.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Read our new blog about a pioneering Clyde Gateway project that's helping parents gain skills, confidence & new jobs
By using the #SCQF to recognise their learning, they're creating pathways to opportunity
Read more: scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
@ssf-futures.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social
By using the #SCQF to recognise their learning, they're creating pathways to opportunity
Read more: scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
@ssf-futures.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social
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CodeClan is relaunching, with the first cohorts run by CodeBase set to commence in early 2026, including a 9-month Software Engineering programme for ‘first-timers’ and a 12-week Applied Agentic AI programme for experienced engineers.
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CodeBase Relaunches CodeClan with Software and AI Programmes
CodeClan is relaunching with the aim of building future careers in tech, with the first cohorts run by CodeBase set to commence in 2026.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
CodeClan is relaunching, with the first cohorts run by CodeBase set to commence in early 2026, including a 9-month Software Engineering programme for ‘first-timers’ and a 12-week Applied Agentic AI programme for experienced engineers.
www.digit.fyi/codebase-rel...
www.digit.fyi/codebase-rel...
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I am honoured to be invited to be the keynote speaker for the 2025 David Raffe memorial lecture at @morayhouse.bsky.social . My thanks to @henryhepburn.bsky.social for agreeing to chair the lecture. Registration for in person or online open now.
Registration is open for 'Teaching and Learning for Educational Improvement and Equity', the 6th annual David Raffe Memorial Lecture to be delivered by @profcarolcampbell.bsky.social at @morayhouse.bsky.social or join online on 20 November 2025
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Teaching and Learning for Educational Improvement and Equity
Professor Carol Campbell will give the 6th annual memorial lecture in honour of the late David Raffe.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I am honoured to be invited to be the keynote speaker for the 2025 David Raffe memorial lecture at @morayhouse.bsky.social . My thanks to @henryhepburn.bsky.social for agreeing to chair the lecture. Registration for in person or online open now.
Registration is open for 'Teaching and Learning for Educational Improvement and Equity', the 6th annual David Raffe Memorial Lecture to be delivered by @profcarolcampbell.bsky.social at @morayhouse.bsky.social or join online on 20 November 2025
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#InformedScotland
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#InformedScotland
Teaching and Learning for Educational Improvement and Equity
Professor Carol Campbell will give the 6th annual memorial lecture in honour of the late David Raffe.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Registration is open for 'Teaching and Learning for Educational Improvement and Equity', the 6th annual David Raffe Memorial Lecture to be delivered by @profcarolcampbell.bsky.social at @morayhouse.bsky.social or join online on 20 November 2025
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#InformedScotland
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#InformedScotland
#InformedScotland 134: Tertiary education finances & AI & data skills
'In another busy month for learning & skills in Scotland, the two hottest topics were no surprise...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/10/10/i...
#learning #skills #universities #colleges #edusky #digilearnscot #DataSkills
'In another busy month for learning & skills in Scotland, the two hottest topics were no surprise...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/10/10/i...
#learning #skills #universities #colleges #edusky #digilearnscot #DataSkills
October 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
#InformedScotland 134: Tertiary education finances & AI & data skills
'In another busy month for learning & skills in Scotland, the two hottest topics were no surprise...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/10/10/i...
#learning #skills #universities #colleges #edusky #digilearnscot #DataSkills
'In another busy month for learning & skills in Scotland, the two hottest topics were no surprise...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/10/10/i...
#learning #skills #universities #colleges #edusky #digilearnscot #DataSkills
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Experts at @uofgeducation.bsky.social are calling for immediate action to ‘future proof’ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children’s futures.
More: gla.ac/48Zs94e
More: gla.ac/48Zs94e
October 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Experts at @uofgeducation.bsky.social are calling for immediate action to ‘future proof’ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children’s futures.
More: gla.ac/48Zs94e
More: gla.ac/48Zs94e
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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
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
October 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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
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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DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION
1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽
www.gov.scot/publications...
1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽
www.gov.scot/publications...
Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report 2025
Fifth edition of an annual publication which aims to gather and share data relating to the diversity of the teaching profession in order to inform and evaluate future work.
www.gov.scot
September 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION
1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽
www.gov.scot/publications...
1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽
www.gov.scot/publications...
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We're hiring! 🌟
Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds.
Join us in shaping the future!
Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...
Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds.
Join us in shaping the future!
Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...
Chief Executive - Young Scot Corporate
We are seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive who can build on our strong foundations and lead Young Scot into its next chapter. Closing date 26 October 2025.
youngscot.net
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We're hiring! 🌟
Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds.
Join us in shaping the future!
Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...
Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds.
Join us in shaping the future!
Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...
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Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l...
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
September 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l...
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l...
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
September 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l...
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival
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Hello from Into Film Scotland! 👋
We’re excited to share screen industry careers information, support young filmmakers, and bring moving image storytelling into schools and youth settings across Scotland.
Follow us to find out what's happening in your local community! #UKEd #EduSky
We’re excited to share screen industry careers information, support young filmmakers, and bring moving image storytelling into schools and youth settings across Scotland.
Follow us to find out what's happening in your local community! #UKEd #EduSky
September 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday?
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
September 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday?
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
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Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year:
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
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#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
September 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year:
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year:
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
September 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year:
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland
#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday?
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
September 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday?
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training
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Take a look at some of the in-person conferences & professional learning events for teachers, school leaders & directors of education coming up this autumn...
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/05/l...
#InformedScotland #EduSky #learning #skills #conferences
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/05/l...
#InformedScotland #EduSky #learning #skills #conferences
September 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Take a look at some of the in-person conferences & professional learning events for teachers, school leaders & directors of education coming up this autumn...
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/05/l...
#InformedScotland #EduSky #learning #skills #conferences
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/05/l...
#InformedScotland #EduSky #learning #skills #conferences
Check out some of the national conferences this autumn for professionals from sectors across #learning & #skills informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/02/l...
#InformedScotland
@altuk.bsky.social @youthlinkscot.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social #LearningPlaces #EduTech #Dyslexia #MusicEd #EduSky #Training
#InformedScotland
@altuk.bsky.social @youthlinkscot.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social #LearningPlaces #EduTech #Dyslexia #MusicEd #EduSky #Training
Learning & skills events: Annual & national conferences
informedscotland.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Check out some of the national conferences this autumn for professionals from sectors across #learning & #skills informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/02/l...
#InformedScotland
@altuk.bsky.social @youthlinkscot.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social #LearningPlaces #EduTech #Dyslexia #MusicEd #EduSky #Training
#InformedScotland
@altuk.bsky.social @youthlinkscot.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social #LearningPlaces #EduTech #Dyslexia #MusicEd #EduSky #Training
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Our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A. Williams, CBE FREng FTSE FRSE, has announced he will retire in September 2026 after more than a decade of distinguished leadership.
Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf
#HeriotWattUni
Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf
#HeriotWattUni
September 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A. Williams, CBE FREng FTSE FRSE, has announced he will retire in September 2026 after more than a decade of distinguished leadership.
Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf
#HeriotWattUni
Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf
#HeriotWattUni
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Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 13th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special provides subscribers with a snapshot of an ever-changing landscape. Has links to 440+ bodies, with notes highlighting changes
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
#learning #skills
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
#learning #skills
September 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 13th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special provides subscribers with a snapshot of an ever-changing landscape. Has links to 440+ bodies, with notes highlighting changes
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
#learning #skills
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
#learning #skills