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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 6h

A huge congratulations to Charlie Priestly from North East Scotland College who represented the UK on the world stage at #WorldSkillsShanghai and earned a Medal of Excellence in IT Network Systems Administration. A remarkable achievement and a testament to the skills being developed in colleges.👏

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Good luck to Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026! A special shout-out to Scotland’s Stuart Lyons @nclanarkshire.bsky.social and Charlie Priestly @nescollege.bsky.social as they prepare to compete on the world stage. 👏 We’re cheering you on! 🌍🏆 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

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Good Luck to Team UK at WorldSkills in Shanghai

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Delighted to attend the launch of the Scottish Institute for Dental Education at New College Lanarkshire today. Fantastic to see such impressive, state-of-the-art training facilities that will support the next generation of dental professionals.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We welcome the Scottish Affairs Committee's recognition that skills shortages are one of the most significant challenges facing the defence sector. As Scotland's skills engines, colleges stand ready, with the right investment, to deliver training needed bit.ly/4cJbXFz

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Colleges Scotland Comments on Scottish Affairs Committee Defence Skills Report

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Scotland’s college sector is facing increasing financial pressure. Despite an increase in Scottish Government funding in 2026, overall funding remains seven per cent lower in real terms than in 2021. It’s not clear if the recent uplift will help colleges reform. Our report: bit.ly/Colleges_2026

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

As Scotland prepares for the future, vocational and technical education will have an important role to play. New YouGov polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland explores public attitudes towards skills, learning and opportunity. 🔗 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

Scotland's learning priorities - 67% of people want greater focus on vocational and technical education over the next 10 years

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Colleges Scotland welcomed the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026/27, which embeds colleges into the commitment to eradicate child poverty, and to increase economic growth. collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

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Comment on Programme for Government 2026/27

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Great to be at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics today, with our CEO, Gavin Donoghue, taking part in a thought-provoking discussion on the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland highlights strong public support for apprenticeships and vocational learning as part of Scotland's future skills system. Read more 👇 🔗 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

Building the future workforce 77% of people in Scotland think there are too few apprentices

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're looking forward to joining education leaders and experts at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics on Thursday to discuss the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities, and their role in supporting learners, communities and the economy bit.ly/4fJ9wDv

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The future of Scottish colleges and universities - Buy tickets

Scottish college and university education is in peril. Difficult conversations about the meaning of tertiary education are all under the microscope. What’s the plan to future proof Scottish college an...

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland highlights strong public support for vocational and technical education, apprenticeships and the skills needed for Scotland's future. Read more 👇 collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

□ Graphic with blue background and white text with a picture to the left. The pictures shows young woman wearing PPE and using an electric sander. The text reads: "Every learning route matters. 58% of people in Scotland think vocational and technical education deserves greater value and recognition. Source: Yougov".

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Scotland’s colleges and universities face a fast-changing landscape. How can the sector adapt and thrive? Join us on 27 August at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics for a discussion on the future of tertiary education. Learn more: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We're looking forward to joining the discussion on the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics on 27 August. Find out more and book your tickets here: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 04/08/2026

Well done everyone!👏 Nick Page, our Chief Executive, congratulates learners who've received results today. Remember that no matter your results, there's help out there as you plan your next steps. This includes our Learner Support Hub.👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/results #QualsScotResults

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 04/08/2026

📅 Results Day is here! Congratulations if you're receiving results. You'll receive your results certificate by post today, and if you signed up to My Qualifications Scotland you'll also receive your results by text or email from 8am. Remember that there's lots of support out there for you.👇

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Great to join the Qualifications Scotland Results Day briefing at Glasgow Kelvin College this morning and to hear about the rise in demand for vocational and technical qualifications. @qualifications.gov.scot #ResultsDay #NextSteps

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Receiving exam results is a significant moment, but it's just one step on your journey. As learners across Scotland receive their results today, we're encouraging everyone to explore the opportunities available through college. 🔗 bit.ly/4fBrlWr #ResultsDay #NextSteps #CollegeOpportunities

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Learners Encouraged to Explore College Opportunities on Results Day

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We're delighted to be taking part in a panel discussion at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics on 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-f...

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Scottish Funding Council @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In our latest guest blog, Gavin Donoghue, CEO of Colleges Scotland looks at the partnership approach being taken to create a resilient and effective college sector for the decades ahead www.sfc.ac.uk/positioning-...

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Positioning colleges for a sustainable future - Scottish Funding Council

The chief executive of Colleges Scotland looks at the partnership approach being taken to create a resilient and effective college sector for the decades ahead.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

As part of the Festival of Politics, join Gavin Donoghue, @clairemcpherson.bsky.social and @garrettbaylorstell.bsky.social on Thursday 27 August for a timely discussion exploring the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities. Tickets available: tikt.link/collegeanduni

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Great Ministerial update from Ben Macpherson MSP to delegates at the Colleges Scotland conference, which is being wonderfully hosted today by Jim Metcalfe at Fife College in Dunfermline.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

⚽️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: www.youtube.com/shorts/pyS1d... Read more: bit.ly/4v7Rv8g

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (starts 06:30)

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Lunchtime Live - 28/05/2026 - BBC Sounds

News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📢 CDN & Colleges Scotland (@collegesscot.bsky.social) 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

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Creating Safer Colleges: A practical toolkit to strengthen college responses to gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment - College Development Network

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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 #SRtRC #YourCDN

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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.

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for capital investment to make ageing college estates modern, and future ready. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for support for adults to stay in or rejoin the workforce with upskilling and retraining opportunities. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for greater autonomy and flexibility for colleges to diversify income. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for a new national ESOL Plan to meet growing demand. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for a new Flexible Workforce Development Fund 2.0, to give employers access to low-cost training and upskilling opportunities for their workforce. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for fair, equitable per-student funding aligned to the level of qualification, not the institution. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for increased levels of student support funding in real terms, and in line with inflation. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for colleges to become the lead providers of apprenticeships in this new system, delivering an additional 10,000 Modern Apprenticeships. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for real-terms increases in investment, and a multi-year funding settlement. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We are seeking applications for the position of Independent Chair of the Board of Trustees. The deadline to apply is 5pm on Monday, 30 March 2026. Learn more about the role and how to apply: bit.ly/4bJ4d5d

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for multi-year funding for innovative anti-poverty programmes. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

In our Manifesto, we call for a 'Colleges First' approach to regional skills planning, as the key skills partners of Regional Economic Partnerships. Read more at: bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks #Skills #Education

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Colleges Scotland @collegesscot.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Today we are pleased to jointly announce the launch of College Sector of the Future, an evidence-based future-proofing exercise to shape colleges for the next generation, and ensure they are a first-choice for future learners: bit.ly/4ugxoou

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College Sector of the Future workstream launched

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