Developing colleges of the future

Entries for the CDN College Awards 2026, proudly delivered by CDN, are now officially closed, and we are delighted to share an incredible 195 submissions from colleges across Scotland. This fantastic response is a true celebration of the talent, creativity, and innovation thriving across the sector. Year after year, the College Awards shine a spotlight […]

CDN’s Elevate LT programme returns for its second year, continuing to provide a practical, evidence-based professional learning opportunity designed to strengthen learning and teaching practice across Scotland’s college sector. Developed in partnership with TeachingHOW2s, the programme supports staff to embed transformative approaches and evidence-based teaching techniques, enhanced through innovative digital tools, including AI-supported resources. The […]

As the academic year comes to a close, CDN has published its Review of the Year 2025/26, highlighting a year of progress, collaboration, and impact across Scotland’s college sector. The annual review reflects CDN’s ongoing commitment to supporting Scotland’s colleges, staff, and students, with a focus on strengthening leadership, enhancing professional practice, and driving continuous […]

As the academic year comes to a close, this month’s #YourCDN Update reflects on progress, collaboration and innovation across Scotland’s college sector – showcasing the work supporting staff, students and leaders to thrive in a changing landscape. A key highlight this month is the publication of the CDN Annual Review 2025/26, capturing a year of […]

We are seeking expressions of interest from current students based in the Scottish tertiary education sector to become topic leads for Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP). We are looking to appoint one-college-based student topic lead and one university-based student topic lead. We are looking to appoint individuals who continuing their studies through academic year 2026-27 […]

The Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 5, now available to read online here. CDN is proud to host the CAIRN Journal, a key platform supporting practitioner-led scholarship and research within Scotland’s college sector. The journal continues to provide a space for college-based educators and researchers […]