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This year's college pay agreement gives breathing room to work on one of the sector's biggest projects in decades.

A long-term college pay deal is especially good news this year

This year's college pay agreement gives breathing room to work on one of the sector's biggest projects in decades.

The Scottish Government's reform programme for post-school education has been handed a highly-critical review by Audit Scotland.

The Scottish Government's reform programme for post-school education has been handed a highly-critical review by Audit Scotland.

Watchdog flags government's lack of clear plan for education reform

UHI Perth provides students with free meals and a variety of other resources to tackle the rising cost of living.

UHI Perth provides students with free meals and a variety of other resources to tackle the rising cost of living.

Scottish colleges dish out 15,500 free meals a week to students

The Scottish Government's Higher and Further Education Minister is now the Tertiary Education Minister – is this semantics, or the change that some stakeholders have been calling for?

The Scottish Government's Higher and Further Education Minister is now the Tertiary Education Minister – is this semantics, or the change that some stakeholders have been calling for?

The small title change that could reshape Scotland's colleges and universities

Callum Chomczuk, Director of College Employers Scotland, argue that cash-strapped colleges are placed at a disadvantage because Fair Work principles are not applied evenly across the public and private sectors.

Callum Chomczuk, Director of College Employers Scotland, argue that cash-strapped colleges are placed at a disadvantage because Fair Work principles are not applied evenly across the public and private sectors.

Scottish colleges issue funding warning over Fair Work First rules

The recent bidding process for an important prison education contract highlights concerns about the uneven application of Fair Work principles.

The recent bidding process for an important prison education contract highlights concerns about the uneven application of Fair Work principles.

Colleges concerned about the costs of Fair Work applied unfairly

Scotland's college sector is getting a long-awaited review of its funding model.

Scotland's college sector is getting a long-awaited review of its funding model.

Plans to transform Scotland's colleges laid bare: 'Massive opportunities'

On the cusp of sector change, UHI North, West and Hebrides Principal Lydia Rohmer writes that Scotland's rural and island colleges need better recognition and fairer funding.

On the cusp of sector change, UHI North, West and Hebrides Principal Lydia Rohmer writes that Scotland's rural and island colleges need better recognition and fairer funding.

A ‘Just Transition’ should have Scotland's rural and island colleges at its heart

UHI North, West and Hebrides covers a large area from the Western Isles to Thurso, representing the wide variety across the college sector.

UHI North, West and Hebrides covers a large area from the Western Isles to Thurso, representing the wide variety across the college sector.

'Communities power Scotland's green energy future - but receive none of the perks'

Scotland's college sector is getting a long-awaited review of its funding model. Although details are scarce, sector leaders described their priorities ahead of an official announcement.

Scotland's college sector is getting a long-awaited review of its funding model. Although details are scarce, sector leaders described their priorities ahead of an official announcement.

City of Glasgow College

Colleges have been promised a major funding review — what should it look like?

Scotland's University Crisis

Scotland's University Crisis

Universities are abandoning intellectual risk in a rush to protect feelings

Scotland needs tens of thousands of skilled renewables workers

Scotland needs tens of thousands of skilled renewables workers

New wind training drive can keep young people working, and living, in rural Scotland

Apprentice electricians at the off grid classroom at the electrical and electronic training suite at Glasgow Clyde College Cardonald Campus.

Apprentice electricians at the off grid classroom at the electrical and electronic training suite at Glasgow Clyde College Cardonald Campus.

The off-grid classroom powering students into the green jobs revolution

Professor Chris O'Neil, Principal and CEO of UHI Inverness campus, explains the college's growth numbers, which are defying worrying sector trends.

Professor Chris O'Neil, Principal and CEO of UHI Inverness campus, explains the college's growth numbers, which are defying worrying sector trends.

Highland college bucks national decline with record growth - but warns of strain

Keir Greenaway, Senior Organiser for Public Services at GMB Scotland, has written a letter to Further Education Minister Ben Macpherson calling for a meeting to discuss increased funding to the sector.

Keir Greenaway, Senior Organiser for Public Services at GMB Scotland, has written a letter to Further Education Minister Ben Macpherson calling for a meeting to discuss increased funding to the sector.

Scottish colleges on the brink: Union warns funding crisis threatens futures

Every budget line item represents a choice and an implied tradeoff. Colleges have attempted to bring the opportunity costs in the upcoming budget season to the forefront.

Every budget line item represents a choice and an implied tradeoff. Colleges have attempted to bring the opportunity costs in the upcoming budget season to the forefront.

Scotland’s colleges reveal four futures – from crisis to survival, if Holyrood acts

College leaders tell The Herald that Holyrood's next budget will be an opportunity to decide the future – or fate – of Scotland's colleges.

College leaders tell The Herald that Holyrood's next budget will be an opportunity to decide the future – or fate – of Scotland's colleges.

Colleges warn £950m needed to fix funding crisis as sector hits ‘tipping point’

Scotland's college foundations are more than charitable piggy banks, but the many important projects and innovations they have supported may soon be under permanent threat.

Scotland's college foundations are more than charitable piggy banks, but the many important projects and innovations they have supported may soon be under permanent threat.

Explained: What are the charitable bodies that have been holding college reserves?

New College Lanarkshire and Alzheimer Scotland are launching Scotland’s first Brain Health Scotland Centre for Health and Social Care.

New College Lanarkshire and Alzheimer Scotland are launching Scotland’s first Brain Health Scotland Centre for Health and Social Care.

A 'unique opportunity': College brain centre pioneers dementia prevention

'Chronic underfunding' leaving Scotland's colleges on brink of insolvency

'Chronic underfunding' leaving Scotland's colleges on brink of insolvency

'Chronic underfunding' leaving Scotland's colleges on brink of insolvency

Many of Scotland's colleges face an uncertain future without an urgent injection of more funding.

Many of Scotland's colleges face an uncertain future without an urgent injection of more funding.

Colleges are crying wolf and the wolf is very real

Colleges and universities face an uncertain future, with many unanswered questions about how they can escape their financial situations.

Colleges and universities face an uncertain future, with many unanswered questions about how they can escape their financial situations.

Too many unanswered questions on bleak financial future of colleges and universities

Edinburgh College is hiring a new director role with an explicit focus on raising revenue independent of public investment.

Edinburgh College is hiring a new director role with an explicit focus on raising revenue independent of public investment.

New senior position at Scottish college targets alternative income

A new report has argued that Scotland's colleges can be world-class in delivering the skills needed for the future economy.

A new report has argued that Scotland's colleges can be world-class in delivering the skills needed for the future economy.

Scotland's colleges must escape 'survival mode' to reach full potential

Professor Joe Little has warned that Scotland's colleges need a new model to escape from

Professor Joe Little has warned that Scotland's colleges need a new model to escape from

The future won’t wait for Scotland’s skills education to be reformed

Corseford College in Renfrewshire

Corseford College in Renfrewshire

Future of Scotland's only ASN college secured until 2027

A policy leader for Colleges Scotland has called on the government to urgently implement the recommendations made two years ago in the Wither Report.

A policy leader for Colleges Scotland has called on the government to urgently implement the recommendations made two years ago in the Wither Report.

AOBD Enniskillen

Colleges say two years is too long to wait for important reform

College representatives write in The Herald that the Scottish Government has unfinished business implementing college reforms.

College representatives write in The Herald that the Scottish Government has unfinished business implementing college reforms.

Government has unfinished business on college reform

Keir Greenaway, Senior Organiser for Public Services at GMB Scotland, has written a letter criticising restrictions on union activities and calling for a reset for more positive relations.

Keir Greenaway, Senior Organiser for Public Services at GMB Scotland, has written a letter criticising restrictions on union activities and calling for a reset for more positive relations.

Union warns that members are being 'blocked' from important college talks

Higher Education Institute of the Year. Winner is Queen Margaret University. QMU principal Sir Paul Grice is pictured in middle holding the award with colleagues. Photograph by Colin Mearns

Higher Education Institute of the Year. Winner is Queen Margaret University. QMU principal Sir Paul Grice is pictured in middle holding the award with colleagues. Photograph by Colin Mearns

2025 Herald Education Awards recognise university and college achievements

A Scottish college has declared its trial of compressed working weeks a success

A Scottish college has declared its trial of compressed working weeks a success

College compressed working week could see changes to working life

West College Scotland, Greenock

West College Scotland, Greenock

Warning over funding cut for Scotland's colleges

The number of college places fell by more than 8,000 last year

The number of college places fell by more than 8,000 last year

'Really worrying': College places down by more than 8,000 to lowest in a decade

Rendering of the new Green Skills and Innovation Hub, which Dundee & Angus College plans to open at its Gardyne campus.

Rendering of the new Green Skills and Innovation Hub, which Dundee & Angus College plans to open at its Gardyne campus.

College plans £265m facilities to boost regional economy

An email from the UNISON Scottish Secretary notes that “members and branch representatives may be concerned by this news.

An email from the UNISON Scottish Secretary notes that “members and branch representatives may be concerned by this news.

Major trade union removes all college branch officers 'with immediate effect'

Colleges in Scotland have agreed an accelerated Real Living Wage increase

Colleges in Scotland have agreed an accelerated Real Living Wage increase

Scotland's colleges agree accelerated Real Living Wage increase

EIS-FELA members and supporters in front of MSP John Mason's offices in Glasgow, in the

EIS-FELA members and supporters in front of MSP John Mason's offices in Glasgow, in the

Colleges facing further cuts as auditor issues warning over financial challenges

Students “could potentially become vulnerable to fraud, blackmail or other forms of exploitation” and “unwittingly engage with organised crime”.

Students “could potentially become vulnerable to fraud, blackmail or other forms of exploitation” and “unwittingly engage with organised crime”.

'Contract cheating': how loopholes allow Scottish students to use essay mills

Lecturers' union EIS-FELA has been in dispute with employers since 2022.

Lecturers' union EIS-FELA has been in dispute with employers since 2022.

College lecturers to be balloted on pay deal following Holyrood intervention

College lecturers on strike over pay

College lecturers on strike over pay

College lecturers renew industrial action as union warns strikes could follow

City of Glasgow College plans to close the trade union education centre that it has hosted for several years

City of Glasgow College plans to close the trade union education centre that it has hosted for several years

City of Glasgow College

An attack on students, jobs and unions: MSP challenges college head over closure

EIS-FELA rally outside the Scottish Parliament

EIS-FELA rally outside the Scottish Parliament

College lecturers across Scotland strike in ongoing pay dispute

College lecturers strike at City of Glasgow College in April this year

College lecturers strike at City of Glasgow College in April this year

Senior Green quits party amid criticism over leadership stance on college cuts

Glasgow Clyde College is one of many campuses that have already put menopause accommodation practices in place.

Glasgow Clyde College is one of many campuses that have already put menopause accommodation practices in place.

College sector rolls out "life-changing" menopause policy

The union has said it will ballot members (stock pic)

The union has said it will ballot members (stock pic)

College staff call off strike after union receives pay offer

'Chronic underfunding' - Colleges face budget gap of nearly half a billion pounds

'Chronic underfunding' - Colleges face budget gap of nearly half a billion pounds

The State of Scotland's Colleges

'Chronic underfunding' – Colleges face budget gap of nearly half a billion pounds

The role of gender is a major and indisputable part of the colleges story

The role of gender is a major and indisputable part of the colleges story

Insight: The gender divides in Scotland's colleges

Rachel McCaw, a fourth-year university student for whom college courses have been a ‘crucial element’ in her story of success

Rachel McCaw, a fourth-year university student for whom college courses have been a ‘crucial element’ in her story of success

'I left school with nothing but college has changed my life'

Scotland has a total of 24 different colleges spread across the country, but how does the sector actually function?

Scotland has a total of 24 different colleges spread across the country, but how does the sector actually function?

Explained: How do Scotland's colleges really work?

The key stats for Scotland's college sector

The key stats for Scotland's college sector

Deep Dive: Exploring the key stats for Scotland's college sector

EIS-FELA rally outside the Scottish Parliament

EIS-FELA rally outside the Scottish Parliament

Secret Scotland

What happened when we tried to shine a light on the state of Scotland's colleges?

College lecturers to strike across Scotland as union escalates pay dispute

College lecturers to strike across Scotland as union escalates pay dispute

College lecturers to strike across Scotland as union escalates pay dispute

Affordable housing

Homelessness, mental health and housing: Education cuts don't just affect students

Fine Art students at UHI Moray are worried that they won't be able to complete their degree

Fine Art students at UHI Moray are worried that they won't be able to complete their degree

Moray art programme put on pause, leaving students unsure about their future