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Celebrating Neurodiversity in Action Campaign: Get Involved Here!

CDN’s EDI Strategic Network is excited to announce the launch of the ‘Celebrating Neurodiversity in Action’ campaign for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, set

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Tackling Gender-based Violence in Scottish Colleges: Insights and Findings from CDN and Colleges Scotland’s New Report

Today (Friday 7 March 2025), CDN and Colleges Scotland are proud to launch the findings of our new survey report, ‘Colleges’ Approach to Tackling

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We're now on Bluesky! 🌟 If you have an account, come and say hello! You can also stay updated with us across all our social media platforms:🌤️Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/coldevnet.bsky.social🐦X: x.com/ColDevNet📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/collegedevelopmentnetwork💼LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/college-development-network📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/collegedevelopmentnetwork/Let’s stay connected! ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re delighted to welcome Jen Henderson to our Board as she begins her term of office today 🎉Jen brings a wealth of experience in post-16 education and skills development, with a passion for building partnerships, developing new strategies, and supporting learners.She’s currently Head of Talent Partnerships (B2B) at Heriot-Watt University, leading industry collaborations for Graduate Apprenticeships and work-based learning. Previously, at Forth Valley College, she managed the Developing the Young Workforce Programme, creating 600+ business-education partnerships and shaping curriculum and policy.Jen has also held leadership roles at Fife Council and West Lothian Council, where she worked on sports, health, and community well-being initiatives.👏 Join us in congratulating Jen - we’re excited to have her on board! ... See MoreSee Less

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On the final day of the 'Celebrating Neurodiversity in Action' campaign, created by CDN's EDI Strategic Network, we’re celebrating Neurodiversity as a whole 🌟Today, we celebrate the power of diverse thinking and the incredible contributions neurodivergent individuals make to the world! 💫A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign over the past week!As we wrap up, don’t miss our new Neurodiversity Podcast Series, where students and staff share their personal stories, experiences, and insights on how educators provide diverse support. Hear conversations from Ayrshire College and West College Scotland, showcasing the transformative power of neurodiversity and how inclusive environments make a difference.Let’s continue to embrace and celebrate neurodiversity beyond this week! 💫#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeekcdn.ac.uk/neurodiversity-celebration-week/ ... See MoreSee Less

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slcek South Lanarkshire College @slcek ·
14 Feb

At Scotland’s colleges, we see love in action every day
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This week, we’ve celebrated the people, partnerships, and possibilities that make our colleges extraordinary.

Drop a comment below and tell us why you love South Lanarkshire College...💬

#LoveScotlandsColleges

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From shaping futures to driving innovation, colleges are a cornerstone of education and opportunity in Scotland.

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#LoveScotlandsColleges #ChooseCollege

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uhiperth_ UHI Perth @uhiperth_ ·
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💙 Here’s why we #LoveScotlandsColleges 👇
➕ Supporting over 248,000 students annually with pathways to success.
➕ Delivering 68 million hours of learning to empower individuals and communities.

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➕ Driving economic impact, with college graduates contributing £52 billion to Scotland’s economy.

We’ve celebrated the people, partnerships, & possibilities that make our colleges extraordinary. Now, we want to hear from you!

Reply & tell us why you #LoveScotlandsColleges

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