We represent Scotland's 24 colleges. www.collegesscotland.ac.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mwv3s7ecss2vA huge congratulations to Charlie Priestly from North East Scotland College who represented the UK on the world stage at #WorldSkillsShanghai and earned a Medal of Excellence in IT Network Systems Administration. A remarkable achievement and a testament to the skills being developed in colleges.👏02 Oct 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwv3s7ecss2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mwsjvf2uus2bThe latest @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social report on the financial sustainability of Scotland's colleges paints an increasingly concerning picture, with many colleges continuing to face significant financial challenges: bit.ly/3Vk85Fb https://bit.ly/3Vk85Fb01 Oct 2026 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsjvf2uus2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mvzlqx6t6s2gGood luck to Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026! A special shout-out to Scotland’s Stuart Lyons @nclanarkshire.bsky.social and Charlie Priestly @nescollege.bsky.social as they prepare to compete on the world stage. 👏 We’re cheering you on! 🌍🏆 https://collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/733-good-luck-to-team-uk-at-worldskills-in-shanghai21 Sep 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzlqx6t6s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mvsc3ntadk2aDelighted to attend the launch of the Scottish Institute for Dental Education at New College Lanarkshire today. Fantastic to see such impressive, state-of-the-art training facilities that will support the next generation of dental professionals.18 Sep 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsc3ntadk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mvkctdcmgs2bWe welcome the Scottish Affairs Committee's recognition that skills shortages are one of the most significant challenges facing the defence sector. As Scotland's skills engines, colleges stand ready, with the right investment, to deliver training needed bit.ly/4cJbXFz https://bit.ly/4cJbXFz15 Sep 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkctdcmgs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mv5pmlkoq22hFinancial pressures facing colleges continue to grow, with the situation remaining extremely challenging. Read our response to the latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report: bit.ly/4xPoOP9 https://bit.ly/4xPoOP910 Sep 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5pmlkoq22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3muwb6ndxvc2dAs Scotland prepares for the future, vocational and technical education will have an important role to play. New YouGov polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland explores public attitudes towards skills, learning and opportunity. 🔗 https://collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/728-majority-of-people-in-scotland-back-vocational-education-and-apprenticeships-new-polling-finds07 Sep 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwb6ndxvc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mujxm53q2c2dColleges Scotland welcomed the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026/27, which embeds colleges into the commitment to eradicate child poverty, and to increase economic growth. https://collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/730-comment-on-programme-for-government-2026-2702 Sep 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujxm53q2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mu36abehxk2oGreat to be at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics today, with our CEO, Gavin Donoghue, taking part in a thought-provoking discussion on the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities.27 Aug 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu36abehxk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mtynjh5qjs2gNew polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland highlights strong public support for apprenticeships and vocational learning as part of Scotland's future skills system. Read more 👇 🔗 https://collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/728-majority-of-people-in-scotland-back-vocational-education-and-apprenticeships-new-polling-finds26 Aug 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtynjh5qjs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mtw46o3xek2kWe're looking forward to joining education leaders and experts at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics on Thursday to discuss the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities, and their role in supporting learners, communities and the economy bit.ly/4fJ9wDv https://bit.ly/4fJ9wDv25 Aug 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw46o3xek2khttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mtsxroxo4227New polling commissioned by Colleges Scotland highlights strong public support for vocational and technical education, apprenticeships and the skills needed for Scotland's future. Read more 👇 https://collegesscotland.ac.uk/news/latest/728-majority-of-people-in-scotland-back-vocational-education-and-apprenticeships-new-polling-finds24 Aug 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsxroxo4227https://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mtbwky7rs22kScotland’s colleges and universities face a fast-changing landscape. How can the sector adapt and thrive? Join us on 27 August at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics for a discussion on the future of tertiary education. Learn more: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv https://bit.ly/4fJ9wDv17 Aug 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbwky7rs22khttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mspm3i32xs25We're looking forward to joining the discussion on the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics on 27 August. Find out more and book your tickets here: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv https://bit.ly/4fJ9wDv10 Aug 2026 07:43 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspm3i32xs25https://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3msaqvxnga22xGreat to join the Qualifications Scotland Results Day briefing at Glasgow Kelvin College this morning and to hear about the rise in demand for vocational and technical qualifications. @qualifications.gov.scot #ResultsDay #NextSteps04 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaqvxnga22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3msaq5ht4gs2xReceiving exam results is a significant moment, but it's just one step on your journey. As learners across Scotland receive their results today, we're encouraging everyone to explore the opportunities available through college. 🔗 bit.ly/4fBrlWr #ResultsDay #NextSteps #CollegeOpportunities https://bit.ly/4fBrlWr04 Aug 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaq5ht4gs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3ms6azl2mrc26Join the conversation on the future of Scottish colleges and universities. On 27 August, we'll be participating in a panel discussion at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics, exploring the key issues shaping education in Scotland. Further info: bit.ly/4fJ9wDv https://bit.ly/4fJ9wDv03 Aug 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6azl2mrc26https://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mqok6ci3p22eWe're delighted to be taking part in a panel discussion at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics on 27 August, exploring the future of Scottish colleges and universities. We’d love to see you there. Find out more and book your place: https://festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/the-festival-of-politics-2026/the-future-of-scottish-colleges-and-universities/15 Jul 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqok6ci3p22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mqjlkvmce22nOver 65,000 students are studying in colleges as part of their employment. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege13 Jul 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjlkvmce22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mpxuloem322dCollege is the most popular destination for school leavers with over half (52%) from S4 and 38% from S5 going into further education. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege06 Jul 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxuloem322dhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mplkblnxlk2bThere are 209,285 students in Scotland's colleges. More facts at collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege01 Jul 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplkblnxlk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mpgg3zi7o22lView our annual Keyfacts booklet collegesscotland.ac.uk/keyfacts #choosecollege29 Jun 2026 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgg3zi7o22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mp45r345sc2hAs part of the Festival of Politics, join Gavin Donoghue, @clairemcpherson.bsky.social and @garrettbaylorstell.bsky.social on Thursday 27 August for a timely discussion exploring the future of Scotland’s colleges and universities. Tickets available: tikt.link/collegeanduni25 Jun 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp45r345sc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3moi226jfo22zScotland's colleges are providing over 15,500 free meals to students every week to combat food poverty. Read our insights report: bit.ly/4uFZAQI17 Jun 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi226jfo22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mnue4k7sf22zGreat Ministerial update from Ben Macpherson MSP to delegates at the Colleges Scotland conference, which is being wonderfully hosted today by Jim Metcalfe at Fife College in Dunfermline.09 Jun 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnue4k7sf22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/collegesscot.bsky.social/post/3mnrld3nslc2n⚽️Scotland is back at the @FIFAWorldCup for the first time in 28 years! Scotland’s colleges have come together for #PassTheBallForScotland- celebrating the talent and success stories that start in our colleges. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pyS1dvfDOlc Read more: bit.ly/4v7Rv8g08 Jun 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:77l4awf6tsk6oll2whaltve2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrld3nslc2n