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Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, has been appointed to lead Pillar 2 of the Future Framework for the Sustainability and Success of Scotland’s Universities.

Universities in the UK

Leader announced for ‘radical’ next phase in university project

University of St Andrews Principal Professor Sally Mapstone will lead the "radical" second phase of Scotland's university reform project.

As universities begin to piece together a route to a sustainable future, the next phase of reform talks will consider all options – including mergers.

As universities begin to piece together a route to a sustainable future, the next phase of reform talks will consider all options – including mergers.

Scottish Government

‘No red lines, nothing off the table’ in university transformation talks

Sir Ian Rankin is one of Edinburgh's most successful modern-day authors.

Sir Ian Rankin is one of Edinburgh's most successful modern-day authors.

Edinburgh University

Ian Rankin reveals dismay over 'terrible' changes to Scottish university funding

University of Edinburgh Principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has announced he will not seek a third term in 2028.

University of Edinburgh Principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has announced he will not seek a third term in 2028.

Edinburgh University

'If I got hit by a bus, things wouldn't change': Edinburgh principal on departure

Many colleges and universities are in deficit, and more are expected to be in the future. But their names are being withheld.

Many colleges and universities are in deficit, and more are expected to be in the future. But their names are being withheld.

The State of Scotland's Colleges

I can't name the 27 colleges and universities forecasting deficits – here is why

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli led a project to quantify the funding gap facing Scottish universities.

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli led a project to quantify the funding gap facing Scottish universities.

Anton Muscatelli

Sir Anton Muscatelli: Universities have ‘run out of runway’ on funding

Scottish universities face an uncertain financial future, and the Scottish Government has just been handed a report that could force it to confront the issue head-on.

Scottish universities face an uncertain financial future, and the Scottish Government has just been handed a report that could force it to confront the issue head-on.

Scottish Government

Why Scottish Government faces tough truths in new university funding analysis

The university sector's total gap between income and actual cost has been quantified for the first time, resulting in a

The university sector's total gap between income and actual cost has been quantified for the first time, resulting in a

Scottish Government

The £200m hole at the heart of Scotland's university system - what happens next?

Robin Macpherson, Head of College at Robert Gordon’s College, has raised concerns about a trend of declining acceptance rates for Scottish applicants to Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

Robin Macpherson, Head of College at Robert Gordon’s College, has raised concerns about a trend of declining acceptance rates for Scottish applicants to Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

Cambridge University

Are pupils in Scotland at an Oxbridge disadvantage?

The path to Cambridge and Oxford is growing thinner for Scottish applicants, according to recent admissions data.

The path to Cambridge and Oxford is growing thinner for Scottish applicants, according to recent admissions data.

Cambridge University

The Oxbridge gap: Scottish students face the UK's lowest success rates

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

SNP: Scotland’s universities ‘hammered’ by post-Brexit drop in EU students

Scottish universities: funding, fees and the future

Why universities must stop competing for status and rankings

Questions about the cost of a university degree are intrinsically linked to questions about who they are for and why they exist.

Questions about the cost of a university degree are intrinsically linked to questions about who they are for and why they exist.

The American crackdown on student loans and the value of a Scottish degree

The University of Edinburgh faces a pivotal few weeks as a continued industrial dispute raises questions over the future for staff and students.

The University of Edinburgh faces a pivotal few weeks as a continued industrial dispute raises questions over the future for staff and students.

Edinburgh University

No refunds, delayed results: a pivotal month at the University of Edinburgh

Glasgow Caledonian University staff have been told that the institution's savings drive has expanded to new areas.

Glasgow Caledonian University staff have been told that the institution's savings drive has expanded to new areas.

Glasgow Caledonian University

University savings drive will now consider top research and executive posts

Aberdeen University Court has approved plans to restructure the institution from 12 schools to four faculties, but delayed more controversial step to impose student:staff ratios on courses.

Aberdeen University Court has approved plans to restructure the institution from 12 schools to four faculties, but delayed more controversial step to impose student:staff ratios on courses.

Aberdeen University

University Court approves restructuring, puts course minimums on hold

Aberdeen University is considering resizing and restructuring to meet a £12 million deficit.

Aberdeen University is considering resizing and restructuring to meet a £12 million deficit.

Aberdeen University

University pauses recruitment to 21 courses while pondering further downsizing

Sources have raised concerns about a contract at the University of Edinburgh.

Sources have raised concerns about a contract at the University of Edinburgh.

Universities in the UK

Edinburgh University spends £200k on consultants during cost-cutting drive

Striking UCU members hosted an election hustings this week.

Striking UCU members hosted an election hustings this week.

2026 Holyrood election

'Dundee toppled before the others did’: Parties debate university model

The University of Dundee is one of many Scottish institutions facing strike action as it seeks to cut positions to save millions.

The University of Dundee is one of many Scottish institutions facing strike action as it seeks to cut positions to save millions.

University of Dundee

University financial crisis was 'not a matter of if but when', report argues

Watson has started the role today (2 Feb).

Watson has started the role today (2 Feb).

Glasgow Caledonian University

Scotland's top modern university under new leadership as new principal starts role

Students walking among the cloisters beneath Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow.

Students walking among the cloisters beneath Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow.

Scottish universities back plan to rejoin top student exchange scheme in 2027

University tuition fees have been in focus this week.

University tuition fees have been in focus this week.

Universities in the UK

Woe on university tuition fees after U-turn

Thousands of graduating students from each university in Scotland completed a national survey about their overall experience and satisfaction with their course. (Douglas Robertson/PA)

Thousands of graduating students from each university in Scotland completed a national survey about their overall experience and satisfaction with their course. (Douglas Robertson/PA)

University satisfaction on the rise but still below pre-pandemic levels

(Chris Ison/PA)

(Chris Ison/PA)

University lecturers set to be consulted on industrial action

An independent investigation will look into potential financial mismanagement at the University of Dundee.

An independent investigation will look into potential financial mismanagement at the University of Dundee.

Dundee University

Investigation will consider if Dundee staff 'suppressed' financial information

A recent poll shows support for changing the tuition funding model at Scottish universities, although there is no consensus on a new strategy.

A recent poll shows support for changing the tuition funding model at Scottish universities, although there is no consensus on a new strategy.

Universities in the UK

Working group to discuss support for means tested university tuition

Dundee University is looking for answers about its financial condition, but many who contributed to the situation no longer work there.

Dundee University is looking for answers about its financial condition, but many who contributed to the situation no longer work there.

Dundee University

Dundee University has a big problem that might mask an even bigger one

Growing university debate rubbished as new paper highlights importance of degree

Growing university debate rubbished as new paper highlights importance of degree

Universities in the UK

Growing university debate rubbished as new paper highlights importance of degree

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

The Scottish Government has failed to deliver a promise made in 2021 to develop a replacement to Erasmus student exchange scheme. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

The Scottish Government has failed to deliver a promise made in 2021 to develop a replacement to Erasmus student exchange scheme. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Ministers under fire over SNP manifesto promise on Erasmus replacement

More international students than ever are studying in Scotland

More international students than ever are studying in Scotland

Universities in the UK

Recent spike in international students is only a 'snapshot', experts warn

There have been recent calls for changes in the way Scottish Universities are funded, but no solution has proven straightforward.

There have been recent calls for changes in the way Scottish Universities are funded, but no solution has proven straightforward.

University of Dundee

Are Scottish universities hanging by a thread, or do they just need a shakeup?

A new survey has found that Scots believe there should be more alternatives to university for people looking to get the best start in their careers. (Jane Barlow/PA)

A new survey has found that Scots believe there should be more alternatives to university for people looking to get the best start in their careers. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Universities in the UK

Growing number of Scots question value of university degrees

'Significant doubt' over future of Aberdeen University as debts mount

'Significant doubt' over future of Aberdeen University as debts mount

Aberdeen University

'Significant doubt' over future of Aberdeen University as cuts, migration policy bite

University graduation.

University graduation.

Scots students 'held back' by free University place cap with calls for commission

Kainat Riaz (top), Dajana Dzanovic (bottom) and Amanullah Ahmadzai came to the University of Edinburgh as refugees, but found new opportunities to support themselves and those they left behind.

Kainat Riaz (top), Dajana Dzanovic (bottom) and Amanullah Ahmadzai came to the University of Edinburgh as refugees, but found new opportunities to support themselves and those they left behind.

Shot on the school run: When education makes you a target, where do you turn?

Affordable housing

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

University graduation.

University graduation.

Scottish Government

Scotland on course to meet university access target despite 'significant' challenges

Calls are being made for a discussion on university funding amid cuts to places

Calls are being made for a discussion on university funding amid cuts to places

MSP in call to consider return of graduate endowment in wake of university cuts

Ministers were told universities cuts could disadvantatge poorer students

Ministers were told universities cuts could disadvantatge poorer students

Pam Duncan-Glancy

SNP ministers were told universities funding cut posed risk to poorer pupils

University places for Scottish students are to be cut

University places for Scottish students are to be cut

Scottish Budget

Robison reveals plan to cut 1200 university places for Scottish students