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New opportunity to train online for a career in Social Care

Today [4 November] a brand-new online course brings an opportunity for anyone to take the first steps into a career in Social Care. ‘Intro...

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Helena Good inducted into College Hall of Fame at College Expo 21

Today [Wednesday 9 June 2021], CDN is delighted to welcome Helena Good as the fifth inductee of the CDN College Hall of Fame. Helena, who...

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Meet Jim Metcalfe, champion of Scottish colleges

Tes profile about CDN Chief Executive Jim Metcalfe, by Kate Parker. After working for MPs in his early career, Jim Metcalfe now finds him...

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Colleges ‘must be at centre of climate change action’

Colleges are key to climate action – they will supply workers for the green economy, says College Development Network. Colleges need to...

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Scottish colleges back new commitment to tackle the Climate Emergency

Scottish colleges have come together to support a new, and ground-breaking statement of commitment on the Climate Emergency. The Scottish...

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First Ever #ChooseCollege Virtual Showcase to take place on 26 May

The first ever #ChooseCollege Virtual Showcase which will take place online on Wednesday 26 May. The free exhibition and information even...

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Scotland’s colleges collaborate on new national #ChooseCollege campaign

The new national #ChooseCollege campaign will kick off on Monday 8 March. The aim of the campaign is to highlight the importance of Scotland...

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First Ever Scottish Esports in Education Conference

College Development Network (CDN), in partnership with the British Esports Association, is hosting the first ever Esports in Education Confe...

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New research reveals impact of virtual college governance

A new report has provided valuable insight into how colleges were governed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report, commissioned by Coll...

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#LoveScotlandsColleges to showcase outstanding work of Scotland’s colleges

The week-long #LoveScotlandsColleges campaign, which begins on St Andrews Day - Monday November 30, will highlight the importance and the st...

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Poverty: how colleges can help tackle inequality

To mark Challenge Poverty Week, CDN Chief Executive Jim Metcalfe sets out the role colleges can play.  Jim writes that 'CDN’s latest r...

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Carers Trust Scotland and CDN launch new digital training module for colleges to improve support for over 12,000 student carers

Carers Trust Scotland and College Development Network (CDN) have joined forces to help improve support to over 12,000 student carers in Scot...

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CDN’s first research report reveals Scotland’s college sector is in strong position to contribute to international economic growth

Today, College Development Network (CDN) published a research report which shows that Scotland’s college sector is in a strong position to...

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CDN Welcomes Former Principal of Dundee and Angus College as Fellow and Associate Director

CDN launched its ground-breaking Fellowship programme two years ago. The first and only programme of its sort for the college sector, CD...

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Critical Conversations to Critical Action: ‘We stand united against racism’

A landmark commitment from Scotland’s universities and colleges to support a declaration against racism. The declaration is endorsed by...

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