Universities Scotland

Education
Written By Steven Scott
 

About Us:

Universities Scotland is the representative body of Scotland’s 19 universities and higher education institutions. We’re proud to represent one the best higher education sectors in the world.

Primarily working for the Principals and Vice Chancellors we support Universities’ internationalisation in the following areas:  

  • policy development

  • growth of international partnerships and mobility opportunities

  • promotion of the excellence of Scottish teaching and research internationally

  • universities’ role in international development

Universities Scotland’s strength within the Connected Scotland partnership is its convening power of 19 highly diverse institutions, each holding different assets and priorities. Our unique knowledge of our member institutions, and passion about creating opportunities for universities to thrive internationally, benefit students, staff, and further Scottish society and economy.

Universities Scotland provides the secretariat support for the Connected Scotland partnership.

Universities Scotland’s international priorities for 2022-24 are:

  • Strengthening Scotland’s higher education sector in European and international markets, following Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Focused development through the Scotland is Now campaign as managed by the Brand Scotland team will be keen to gain momentum in highly competitive markets.

  • Working with the Scottish Government to develop a two-way mobility scheme for students as a replacement for Erasmus+. Scotland needs a scheme that offers inward mobility as well as opportunities for students studying in Scotland to travel internationally. The Welsh Taith mobility scheme is an excellent model to take inspiration from.

  • Working with the Scottish Government and other stakeholders to develop Scotland’s first-ever international education strategy. This represents a timely opportunity to build on collaborations established under Connected Scotland, and develop a mutually supported long-term plan that recognises all dimensions of Scotland’s international activity, and reflects  Scotland’s social and economic priorities.

  • Supporting higher education in Ukraine and other countries experiencing conflict.

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