Colleges Scotland

View our annual Keyfacts booklet collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

Join the conversation on the future of Scottish colleges and universities. On 27 August, we'll be participating in a panel discussion at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics, exploring the key issues shaping education in Scotland. Further info: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv

We're delighted to be taking part in a panel discussion at the @ScotParl Festival of Politics on Thursday 27 August, exploring the future of Scottish colleges and universities. We’d love to see you there. Find out more and book your place: festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/the-fes…

Having just completed his PGDE in Primary Education, Daniel is now off to start his career as an inspiring teacher that pupils want to learn from, as well as bringing the fun side to his lessons. He chatted to us about his experience on the course ➡️ tinyurl.com/546397e9

Over 65,000 students are studying in colleges as part of their employment. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

“I have learnt many skills that I did not know I had.” Did you know that you can study a range of courses via distance learning at UHI Perth? Having just finished the 2nd year of an Admin & IT course, Dylan chatted to us about how the experience has been tinyurl.com/46pd5wcf

College is the most popular destination for school leavers with over half (52%) from S4 and 38% from S5 going into further education. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

There are 209,285 students in Scotland's colleges. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege

We were delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus, where he met Merchant Navy cadets and toured the College’s world-leading Maritime Centre of Excellence. Read more: socsi.in/bk9qe

As part of the Festival of Politics, join Gavin Donoghue, Claire McPherson and Garrett Baylor Stell @stell_garrett on Thursday 27 August for a timely discussion exploring the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities. Tickets available: tikt.link/collegeanduni

Scotland's colleges are providing over 15,500 free meals to students every week to combat food poverty. Read our insights report: bit.ly/4uFZAQI

Great Ministerial update from @BenMacpherson to delegates at the Colleges Scotland conference, which is being wonderfully hosted today by Jim Metcalfe at @fifecollege in Dunfermline.

Scotland is back at the @FIFAWorldCup for the first time in 28 years! Scotland’s colleges have come together for #PassTheBallForScotland- celebrating the talent and success stories that start in our colleges. 👀Watch the video below⚽️ Read more: bit.ly/4v7Rv8g

Our CEO Gavin Donoghue gave an interview to BBC Radio Scotland Lunchtime Live today on the Young people and work: interim report by Alan Milburn. You can listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… (starts 06:30)

📢 CDN & @CollegesScot have launched a new toolkit: Creating Safer Colleges Developed with colleges & specialist partners, the resource supports prevention, response, and support around GBV and harassment across Scotland’s college sector. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4dDsv1s

Final hours to apply! ⏰ Join us as a National HR Policies Officer. CIPD-qualified and confident turning employment law into real-world policy? We'd love to hear from you. Deadline: midnight tonight. Apply here 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn

We caught up with Xzara, our Active Campus Coordinator, to hear how sport and wellbeing helps students feel confident and connected ⭐️⚽️ To read more about Xzara’s journey, click the link below👇 ow.ly/YV3K50YXvY1 #EdinburghCollege #ExperienceEdinburghCollege

Scotland’s colleges unite to support Show Racism the Red Card in its 30th year 🙌 Launched today, this sector-wide campaign - led by CDN’s EDI Network - highlights a shared commitment to tackling racism and promoting inclusion. 👉 bit.ly/4cZwWDq #CollegesAgainstRacism

Congratulations to Stuart Lyons @NCLanarkshire and Charlie Priestley @NESCollege on being chosen for the @worldskillsuk Team UK at the WorldSkills International Competition taking place in Shanghai in September. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3QojlOd

The Colleges Scotland office will be closed for the Easter break on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April. We hope you have a restful and enjoyable long weekend, and we’ll be back open as normal on Tuesday 7 April.