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SFC blogs published since 2018 are available to view below. See SFC archived content for earlier blogs.

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20 Nov 2023

How WorldSkills helps accelerate talent and skills to meet industry needs

Author: Michael McGuire, Training manager and Competition Organising Partner at WorldSkills UK and lecturer in the Department of Construction and Surveying at Glasgow Caledonian University.

As the WorldSkills Championships take place this week in Manchester, Michael McGuire, organising partner, looks at how the competition works and how it supports students moving into the industry.

17 Nov 2023

Colleges enable students to shape their future careers

Author: Jackie Galbraith, Principal West Lothian College

This careers week, Jackie Galbraith, Principal at West Lothian College shares how the many partners WLC works with empowers individuals to shape their future careers.

13 Nov 2023

Why I still love working in the careers team

Author: Tracey Innes, Assistant Director and Head of Careers at the University of Aberdeen

This Scottish Careers week, Tracey Innes from the University of Aberdeen tells us why she loves working in the career’s team and why Careers Week is so important.

06 Oct 2023

Fair access and inclusive economic growth

Author: Dr Paul Little, Principal and CEO, City of Glasgow College

Reflecting on SFC’s latest widening access report, Dr Paul Little argues that future economic success depends on harnessing the impact, innovation and expertise of Scotland’s colleges.

29 Sep 2023

Clearing the Air: The race to capture carbon from sky and sea

Author: Paul Robb, Project Manager, Net Zero Technology Centre

To mark the end of Scottish Climate Change week we are featuring a guest blog from Paul Robb of Scotland’s Net Zero Technology Centre.

21 Aug 2023

Supporting Care Experienced Learners – what next?

Author: Chloe Dobson, Education and Engagement Manager, Who Cares? Scotland

Who Cares? Scotland's Chloe Dobson looks at some of the specific actions that could improve higher education for care-experienced people and suggests the next steps forward for better support.

09 Aug 2023

Award winning Climate Action at Borders College

Author: Robert Hewitt, Director of Estates and Facilities, Borders College.

Following winning the Climate Action 2030 award at this year’s International Green Gown Awards, Robert Hewitt, Director of Estates and Facilities at Borders College outlines what they’ve been doing to fight climate change.

29 Jun 2023

The Opportunities for AI in education

Author: Dr. Alfred Tiley, Data Scientist at The Data Lab Innovation Centre

Since its launch, ChatGPT has experienced widespread global uptake and sustained media attention. Dr Alfred Tiley of The Data Lab Innovation Centre explores its potential in education.

19 May 2023

From Armed Force to Workforce

Author: Nicola Smith, Development Officer, SCQF Partnership

SCQF Partnership introduces a new Military Skills and Qualifications Discovery Tool that helps veterans and employers appreciate the value of skills gained through military service.

16 May 2023

Roadshow unlocks funded OU training for businesses

Author: David Allen, Senior Partnerships Manager, The Open University in Scotland

David Allen, Senior Partnerships Manager at The Open University in Scotland, gives some further insight into how the University is building meaningful engagements with Scottish businesses.

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