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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Get curious with #CDNFuturesLab! 🎪 Thank you to everyone who joined our Carnival of Curiosity to share ideas, take on creative challenges & spark new thinking! 🍽️ Keep the curiosity going with FEAST – to explore ideas and ask “what if?” No big idea needed, just curiosity!: bit.ly/4zm6Zr0 #YourCDN

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You don’t need a project. You don’t need a proposal. You just need curiosity.

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📢 We’re recruiting! Join CDN as a Delivery and Engagement Partner, supporting professional learning, innovation and positive change across Scotland’s colleges. 📌 6-month full-time fixed-term role Apply by 9am on 2 November: bit.ly/4AYTD5O #YourCDN

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The next TQER Lead Student Rep (LSR) training session is on Tuesday, 3rd November, 10am - 1pm online. Those institutions who are due to have their TQER in the near future will be contacted and their LSRs invited to attend; however if you have any questions please get in touch.

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 08/10/2026

Your Voice gives you a simple, flexible way to share your views with Qualifications Scotland. From short surveys to the occasional focus group - however you'd like to be involved, we'd love to hear from you. 👉 Sign up here bit.ly/3SqXGWQ

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College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A sustainable college sector depends on a sustainable workforce. New CES-commissioned research will explore how Scotland's college workforce can evolve to meet future challenges and opportunities. Read more 👉 collegeemployersscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/...

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Partnership for Student Success @ps-success.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Partnership for Student Success Summit! From ethical AI in tutoring to workforce co-design, yesterday showed the power of coming together for students. Thank you to all our amazing speakers & attendees. Let’s keep building for student success! #PSS2026

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Starting Small, Thinking Big: Students as Partners and the 4M Framework This blog post explores how the 4M framework (micro, meso, macro and mega) can help us reimagine Students as Partners in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). blog.shu.ac.uk/sotl/startin... #SoTL #studensaspartners

The figure explores how the 4M framework (micro, meso, macro and mega) can help us reimagine Students as Partners in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). It highlights how students can contribute not only to local enhancement projects but also to institutional and sector-wide change, while developing valuable skills, confidence, networks and scholarly identities along the way.

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

📱 Got a story to tell? Start with the phone in your pocket. Join Jon Gill for a hands-on day of mobile storytelling - from planning your story to filming, sound, lighting and editing. Register here: bit.ly/4dph4em #MadeOnAMobile #YourCDN

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MadeOnAMobile: Mobile Storytelling for Learning, Engagement & Communication

A full day with Jon Gill, Playful Communications

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

"Talking Student Partnership" is a video interview series featuring students, staff, and other student partnership experts. If you wish to recommend yourself or a colleague for a future "Talking Student Partnership" interview, please visit here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/culture.php?...

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sparqs > Culture Development > Talking student partnership

Interviews with student engagement and student partnership practitioners – both staff and students, and from within Scotland’s university and college sector and beyond. The interviews aim to capture…

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Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability @edscotlfs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🔎 Look at our Learning for Sustainability Padlet - a one stop shop for key documents, advice and guidance, primary and secondary resources, skills, self directed clpl and accreditation for LfS. padlet.com/pedagogyteam/learning-for-sustainability-rqmixei9ppcpwzod

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Learning for Sustainability

Policies, resources, pupil accreditation and self-led CLPL.

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The next Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) meeting is on Thursday, 1st October, 10am - 12pm. For more information on the other SESN dates you can check the website here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag... If you haven't received an invite, please email admin@sparqs.ac.uk

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday 30th Sept 8pm BST with our guest Colum Cronin of Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, @columfromcork.bsky.social This #LTHEChat will explore how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation and belonging. lthechat.com/2026/09/27/l...

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LTHEChat 374: Apathy or Architecture? The hidden curriculum of time and space

Join us on Wednesday 30th of September at 8.00pm (GMT/BST) with our guest contributor, Colum Cronin of Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, (@columfromcork.bsky.social). This #LTHEChat on BlueSky…

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 24/09/2026

Student Success | When Nontraditional Students Become the Norm Bryan Ashton of Trellis Strategies discusses what colleges need to rethink as “nontraditional” students increasingly reflect today’s college population. bit.ly/4hNW5U7 #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

The graphic for The Key Ep 214: Voices of Student Success: When Nontraditional Students Become the Norm. On the left, a key with a brain for the key head. On the right, headshots for Joshua Bay, host, and Bryon Ashton, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Trellis and Head of Trellis Strategies.

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you are a new or returning Students' Association staff member in Scotland and you would like to take part in the sparqs' Buddy Scheme - you can find out more information here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/institute.ph...

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Staff development > Buddy Scheme

sparqs' Buddy Scheme for student engagement practitioners in Scotland.

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

sparqs Course Rep Training is now open for bookings. You can find out how to do this here:

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How can you enhance learning and teaching across Scotland's colleges? Join tomorrow's Elevate LT webinar to explore how practical, evidence-based approaches and AI-enhanced tools can help create engaging learning environments ➡️ bit.ly/4fSYU6B Already interested? Apply here: bit.ly/4493Hdg

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

NEON is the National Education Officer's Network, run by sparqs for student officers who have a remit in Education/Academics. You can find the upcoming NEON dates here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Remember to check the sparqs' events and meetings calendar to see all upcoming events, including NEON, SESN and TQER Lead Student Rep training (for those who have their TQER coming up in the near future: lnkd.in/eHPwanFX

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

sparqs Course Rep Training is now open for bookings. You can find out how to do this here: lnkd.in/eBFzY9qU

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you are a new or returning Students' Association staff member in Scotland and you would like to take part in the sparqs' Buddy Scheme - you can find out more information here: lnkd.in/eSEYAB9s

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

sparqs Course Rep Training is now open for bookings. You can find out how to do this here: lnkd.in/eBFzY9qU

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

sparqs has a jobs board to advertise jobs in the sector. If you would like us to add a job to the board, please email ali.mcdade@sparqs.ac.uk. You can find the jobs board here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...

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Current sector vacancies for student engagement roles.

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you are a staff member at a Students' Association in Scotland you can join the Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) run by sparqs. Details of how to join and the next meeting dates can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....

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sparqs News Article.... SESN plans for 2026-27

The Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) is back for academic year 2026-27. Make sure you save the dates in your diary! The diary requests for the meetings will be sent out shortly for members to…

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today, @theeauc.bsky.social, in collaboration with CDN, Learning for Sustainability Scotland and @qualifications.gov.scot, has published a new guide to help colleges embed Learning for Sustainability 📝 Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4x9yK4M

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 07/09/2026

EUA is looking for members to join two Quality Assurance Thematic Peer Groups and explore themes that are aligned with the broader topics of flexibility in learning and institutional governance. 📨 Apply by 30 October 🔗 bit.ly/3UvyS0S

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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sparqs News Article.... Buddy Scheme for 2026-27

The Buddy Scheme is back for year 2026-27! By signing up to the scheme, you are paired with another practitioner in student engagement across institutions and students’ associations in Scotland, to…

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 03/09/2026

Staff development can be a powerful driver of quality, innovation and equity in higher education learning & teaching, when supported strategically and sustainably. New publication shares policy recommendations from the EU co-funded #STAFFDEV_EU project. 🔗 bit.ly/4zV9DW6

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Claire Field @clairefield.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Forgot to post this yesterday - the latest podcast episode is out with my summary of evidence given to the Senate inquiry into the new university funding bill: whatnowwhatnext.buzzsprout.com

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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SCQF Partnership @scqfpartnership.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📢 We’re recruiting! We’re looking for two new members to join our Quality Assurance team. 👉 Apply at scqf.org.uk/about-us/car...

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#EqualityMatters is back with a fresh new look! Bringing you resources, events, ideas and inspiration, this digest supports staff across Scotland’s colleges to put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of their work. Read the latest issue on Wellbeing in the Workplace ➡️ bit.ly/4gKQptt

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

On Day 2 of the sparqs AT Residential, the trainers listened to a panel discussion on representation and played SLE Jenga. Tomorrow, they will get a chance to deliver CRT in person!

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CDN @coldevnet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📣 Could your work feature in the next issue of CAIRN Journal? Get inspired by the latest issue & discover how colleagues across Scotland’s colleges are sharing research, ideas and innovative practice. 🌟 Issue 6 contributions now open – deadline: 9 Oct bit.ly/4xU1eQG

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

sparqs has finished up day 1 of the 2026 AT Residential at @qmuniversity.bsky.social where new trainers learn to deliver course rep training across Scotland.

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Day 2 of That's Quality! The morning session is on Student Partnership and has highlighted 2 sparqs resources: the Partnership Staircase and Scotland's Ambition for Student Partnership. Both can be found on the sparqs website in the resource section

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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

That's Quality! Is in full swing, with student officers and student association staff across Scotland engaging in activities this afternoon around the SLE model, and learning how to use it in practice.

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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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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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