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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 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
FAO student officers with a remit in academic representation and education... our National Education Officers' Network (NEON) meeting on 28th October is open to book! Save the dates for 17th December & 5th March too!
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
October 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
FAO student officers with a remit in academic representation and education... our National Education Officers' Network (NEON) meeting on 28th October is open to book! Save the dates for 17th December & 5th March too!
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Sign up here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
sparqs have released a Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER) guide for Student Association staff, you can find this here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
sparqs have released a Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER) guide for Student Association staff, you can find this here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....
If you haven't signed up to attend SESN (Student Engagement Staff Network) yet then the first session is on Thursday 23rd October, 10am - 1pm. Please visit the sparqs' website for more info or to sign up:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
October 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
If you haven't signed up to attend SESN (Student Engagement Staff Network) yet then the first session is on Thursday 23rd October, 10am - 1pm. Please visit the sparqs' website for more info or to sign up:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
sparqs' ATs have been working hard delivering Course Rep Training (CRT) to @abertayuni.bsky.social Course Reps. If you want to book CRT for your institution, please visit the website for more information: www.sparqs.ac.uk/students.php...
October 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
sparqs' ATs have been working hard delivering Course Rep Training (CRT) to @abertayuni.bsky.social Course Reps. If you want to book CRT for your institution, please visit the website for more information: www.sparqs.ac.uk/students.php...
sparqs is recruiting a Deputy Director, the closing date is Wednesday 22nd October. For further information visit the sparqs website: www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
October 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
sparqs is recruiting a Deputy Director, the closing date is Wednesday 22nd October. For further information visit the sparqs website: www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
If you wish to sign up to the Buddy Scheme to be paired up with another staff member in student engagement (Scotland) you now have until tomorrow, Tuesday 14th October, to do so, you can find out more here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
October 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
If you wish to sign up to the Buddy Scheme to be paired up with another staff member in student engagement (Scotland) you now have until tomorrow, Tuesday 14th October, to do so, you can find out more here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
Course Rep Training (CRT) delivered by sparqs' Associate Trainers (ATs) can be delivered at a variety of times, and even over the weekends to meet the needs of the course reps. If you are an institution who requires CRT you can contact sparqs for more info and to book.
October 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Course Rep Training (CRT) delivered by sparqs' Associate Trainers (ATs) can be delivered at a variety of times, and even over the weekends to meet the needs of the course reps. If you are an institution who requires CRT you can contact sparqs for more info and to book.
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🌟 It’s here - the brand-new #YourCDN website! 🌟
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Discover events, CPD, LearnOnline, networks, research & college showcases - all in one place.
Step into the world of #YourCDN 🌍
👉 www.cdn.ac.uk
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
🌟 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
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
This week sparqs' Associate Trainers (ATs) will be delivering Course Rep Training (CRT) training online at a variety of times with @abertayuni.bsky.social. If you wish to book CRT training for Course Reps please visit the sparqs website to find out more: www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
October 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This week sparqs' Associate Trainers (ATs) will be delivering Course Rep Training (CRT) training online at a variety of times with @abertayuni.bsky.social. If you wish to book CRT training for Course Reps please visit the sparqs website to find out more: www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
If you wish to sign up to the Buddy Scheme to be paired up with another staff member in student engagement (Scotland) you now have until Tuesday 14th October to do so, you can find out more here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
October 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
If you wish to sign up to the Buddy Scheme to be paired up with another staff member in student engagement (Scotland) you now have until Tuesday 14th October to do so, you can find out more here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...
sparqs recently published a practical guide on the Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER) for student associations' and student officers.
More information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/resource-ite...
More information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/resource-ite...
October 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
sparqs recently published a practical guide on the Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER) for student associations' and student officers.
More information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/resource-ite...
More information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/resource-ite...