Director of Educational Excellence @AdvanceHE. Ex @ScotFundCouncil + @RobertGordonUni. FRSA. PFHEA. Interested in all things education. Views mine.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined January 2009
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The University of Aberdeen has launched a new course to help students and staff turn their business ideas into reality. The course takes budding entrepreneurs through the steps required to kickstart and maintain a strong and resilient business. abdn.io/1H0
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Earlier today we started a short inquiry into progress on widening access to higher education.
@jmke_gcu, Commissioner for Fair Access shared his views with us.
Watch the evidence session in full ➡ ow.ly/MeHt50V71qJ
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The second episode of The Fellowship Podcast is now available! This episode reviews the key characteristics of senior fellowship and offers a few tips for those who are thinking about applying. Listen now: social.advance-he.ac.uk/f8KZ… #AHEFellowshipPod #FestivalofFellowship
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Introducing our new e-learning course on Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, created in collaboration with @LSEnews. This course is designed to comply with @officestudents guidelines, ensuring a secure and inclusive environment in #higherEd: social.advance-he.ac.uk/vn8K… #EDI
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The prestigious @CNTraveler magazine has named Aberdeen as one of the "Best Places To Go" in the UK in 2025 – the only Scottish destination included on the list. Read the full article at cntraveller.com/article/best…
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New major report from @AdvanceHE this morning on Governing Body Diversity and a great HEPI blog from my colleagues. Increase in governors from BAME and identifying as disabled, with a slight increase in women on HE boards.
New Post: Progress towards diverse governing bodies: Advance HE launches 2024 report on diversity in governance buff.ly/3VjiCgS
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Develop your skills, knowledge, and qualifications in history and society with our flexible online short courses. Find out more about which subjects you could learn in the new year, including our new Media and Memory course: abdn.io/18r
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Join our free webinar on 22 January at 08:00 GMT. This webinar will bring to life how our strategy was developed and shaped with our members in mind, in addressing the challenges they face today. Book your place here: social.advance-he.ac.uk/26hV… #highered
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New migration statistics out today show a 19% fall in visas granted to foreign students in the year to September. Since January new visa restrictions visas for their dependents down 84%. Overall in 2024 Jan - Sept 16% fewer visa applications from foreign students
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🔏 New vacancy
Director of Statistics and Analysis
❗ Closing date: Tuesday, 3 December.
£70,456 - £80,840
As our Lead Official for Statistics, you will be responsible for leading the delivery and development of statistics and analysis in Medr.
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Welcome new member-@AUTuni. Joining our community means access to collaboration, co-creation, and shared insights, all designed to help navigate the changing landscape of #higherEd. Discover more here: social.advance-he.ac.uk/6h5x…
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We're delighted to share outstanding results from our first Aurora Women's Leadership program in Western Australia! Participants reported increased confidence & strong mentor relationships.
Empower more women leaders in higher ed. Join Aurora Australia: social.advance-he.ac.uk/w5pB…
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Mums in Scotland want to retrain for a new career, but money, time and guilt hold them back, according to findings from the OU.
We offer flexible learning options to help mums unlock their potential.
More info 👉ow.ly/tgyM50U5hra
#FindYourMumentum
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The oldest surviving Scottish cello, which once belonged to a slave trade opponent, will be heard for the first time in 200 years at a concert in King's College Chapel abdn.ac.uk/news/23781
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New Post: Adoping a regional tertiary education, research and innovation system in England: priorities, principles and practicalities buff.ly/3NX8UwQ
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Our new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct e-learning course was developed in partnership with @LSEnews and is designed to support institutions and individuals in creating a safer and inclusive environment in #higherEd. Find out more-social.advance-he.ac.uk/04mu…
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Great to be able to launch our new strategy. Outlining our critical role in shaping the skills our region needs for inclusive growth
👇 #dgcmission2030
@CollegesScot @ScotFundCouncil @ScotGovEdu
📢 We’re excited to launch Mission 2030 - our ambitious new strategy to shape the future at DGC!
Unlocking potential & driving sustainable growth, Mission 2030 will help us lead the way in skills development in the south of Scotland.
➡️ bit.ly/3UAQS72
#DGCMission2030
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What's your Fellowship story? Join Fellows from around the globe for the #FestivalofFellowship – a celebration of educational excellence and transformation. Share your journey and connect with Fellows worldwide using #FestivalofFellowship. Find out more: social.advance-he.ac.uk/IfrL…
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🎓 Join Juliette Morgan & expert panelists in exploring the Framework for Student Access, Retention, Attainment and Progression at our upcoming webinar!
Learn how to:
Widen #access
Boost #retention
Improve #attainment
Support #progression
Register: social.advance-he.ac.uk/yzUq…
ALT Webinar: Using the Framework for Student Access, Retention, Attainment and Progression
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🚀 New from Advance HE: Assessment & Feedback Case Study Collection 2025
📚 Showcasing innovative approaches in assessment
🔍 Examples of digital-age & authentic assessment
💡 Addressing retention, inclusivity & workforce readiness
Download now! social.advance-he.ac.uk/5IJf…
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