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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We're at the @scottories.bsky.social conference where MSPs are proudly supporting the Future Framework, helping ensure Scotland's universities remain sustainable and successful. Read more⬇️ www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/future-frame... #SSC26

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Unexpected & welcome news! £5.8m to help unis in the teachers pension & NHS schemes meet costs. This reverses the 24/25 cut as employer contributions went ⬆️ from 23% to 26% - with moderns worst affected. Great to see resource go back in. 🤞it's baselined. shorturl.at/mIuAQ

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Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme and NHS Pension Scheme Funding for Universities 2024-25 - Scottish Funding Council

Announcement of funding to support the change to the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme and NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rates.

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Claire McPherson @clairemcpherson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Recognition from @johnswinney.bsky.social of the role Scotland’s universities play in attracting highly skilled talent to support our economy & our communities. Changes to the migration system could enhance that contribution for the benefit of all. @graemedey.bsky.social @jennygilruth.bsky.social

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Claire McPherson @clairemcpherson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Huge congratulations to Martin Boyle. Everyone at Universities Scotland is looking forward to working with Martin in his new role. Until then, Susan's tremendous leadership and invaluable contribution to the sector in Scotland continues.

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Claire McPherson @clairemcpherson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

An important day for Scottish universities as the Scottish Government publishes the 2025-26 budget.👇

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Rosie Lockwood @rosielockwood.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Would you like to follow the voices of brilliant women working in policy, politics, research, media and more across Scotland? If so, I have a starter pack for you 🌟⤵️ go.bsky.app/TyaxnV5

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Claire McPherson @clairemcpherson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Yesterday the Institute for Fiscal Studies set out the challenges facing the university sector in Scotland. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented action. Our revised budget bid sets out how the Scottish Government can respond. 👇

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Claire McPherson @clairemcpherson.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

A warm welcome to the nineteen female Afghan medical students arriving in Scotland to continue their studies. They will join our university communities at the University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, University of St Andrews and University of Glasgow. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/arti...

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Afghan women arrive in Edinburgh to finish medical degrees denied under Taliban

Three-year campaign by parents of aid worker killed in Afghanistan brings 19 trainee doctors to Scotland

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