Paul Gray

We are delighted that The OU in Scotland has ranked joint first with @univofstandrews in overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025 with 90%. Thank you to all who provided their feedback. Full story 👉 ow.ly/3BBb50WmZ23 @uni_scot #NSS2025

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… I'm sure that former colleagues in NHS Scotland will join me in bowing our heads in respect, gratitude and sadness. Brave firefighters lost their lives: let us never forget the reality of public service. Condolences to all who have lost a loved one.

SRUC is looking for up to 5 Non-Executive Directors, including chairs for our Finance & Estates and Remuneration & Appointments committees. Play a role in strategic oversight & governance as we shape the future of the natural economy. Apply now 👉 buff.ly/413SppM

First Civil Service Commissioner @GiselaStuart is giving evidence about the work of the Commission to @CommonsPACAC this morning. #CivilService #regulator #merit #open #fair Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/77…

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Boyle (@martinjboyle) as the new Director of The Open University in Scotland, succeeding Susan Stewart, who has served in the role for the past nine years. He assumes the position on 8 April 2025. ow.ly/cqPz50UAU71

always indebted to those who put themselves at risk in the service of others

⚠️Yellow & Amber warnings in place for snow & ice this weekend. 🚨@HMCoastguard Rescue Teams across the UK remain on call, with our 4x4s & All Terrain Vehicles ready to respond to emergencies or to assist partner agencies with mutual aid requests. To Search. To Rescue. To Save

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful festive season. Thanks to all our volunteers, staff and supporters for walking beside us this year.

The Civil Service Commission’s annual report 2023-24 has been laid in Parliament and published today: bit.ly/3OTmd1M

The Commission has today written to the Cabinet Secretary to outline action it has taken to provide assurance around appointments made by exception to fair and open competition: bit.ly/4fBspqD #CivilService #recruitment

The reach of @OUScotland across communities of interest and place, is unparalleled and powerful - making it a key supporter of economic growth in Scotland. Enjoyed a purposeful and productive meeting of @OUScotland ExternalAdvisory Group today

This year's award will focus on hiring teams which have brought new skills and talent into the civil service civilserviceworld.com/professions/ar…

Prescribing in children and young people key points: children are not little adults #monitoring #QI #risk #benefit #CMHP24

“When I left home to go to SRUC, I had the chance to meet a lot of people who were like me and some who weren’t. I’ve learned so much, and I’ve really enjoyed being a part of that SRUC community.” Read Agriculture student Duncan's story 👉 buff.ly/4dGT9EE

Calling Civil Service HR teams! 📣 Have you gone the extra mile to try new approaches to bring new skills and talent into the Civil Service? Take a look at our criteria for the 2024 Commissioners’ Mark of Excellence: bit.ly/4h0QXKM

🚜🐄 Calling all English cattle farmers! 🐄🚜 SRUC & RSK ADAS are conducting a survey on behalf of Defra to understand your views on bovine TB compensation and risk reduction activities. 📝 Please take part here thank you! tinyurl.com/3pnezckj #Farming #BovineTB #Survey #Defra

This year's @SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Network Award winners have been announced! Congratulations to Duncan and Rebecca McEwen (Arnprior Farm), Laury-Anne Boschman and Andrew Johnston (Annfield Farm), and Rory Young (Glaisters Farm) on your wins and your incredible businesses!

Great to be invited along to support @scotfire_edin in their most recent fire skills course with young people from @castlebraeccc - providing an opportunity to develop teamwork, self-esteem, communication & first aid. As one young person said “the best thing he has ever done”.

@SRUC alumni Thomas Fenton has returned to our Aberdeen campus as a Large Animal Technician. Thomas' role is integral in the delivery of both the Rural Animal Health and BVSci programmes at the Find Thomas' expert profile in the SRUC expert directory: buff.ly/3Xut2MC

Research spotlight: Do burrowing puffins promote tree mallow growth? See what @SRUC Wildlife & Conservation Management student Charlotte Tomlinson says about it in her blog for the Scottish @SeabirdCentre buff.ly/3VudXrV