Extending Reach

Look Again: Harnessing creativity and curiosity among the young in the arts
Opinion: As society grapples with a post pandemic world, Gray’s School of Art’s, Look Again co-director, Sally Reaper explains how harnessing creativity and nurturing curiosity among the young, will foster innovation and build a brighter future for everyone.

Addressing regional skills needs through new short course provision
Upskilling individuals and workforces is a key tool to deliver the university’s strategic aim of extending the reach and relevance of education – and to drive employability. It provides support for people to thrive throughout their careers.

Working to upskill staff for COVID19 crisis
ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has quietly and effectively been collaborating with the NHS to create an army of professionals who are stepping selflessly into new roles.

ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø continues to lead the way in innovative work-based learning
Drawing on its expertise of working with employers, ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø was one of the first universities in Scotland to deliver Graduate Apprenticeships and continues to be at the forefront of work-based learning.

SISA Innovation Champions 20-21
Dr Pauline Bremner, Teaching Excellence Fellow and Head of Year 4 Fashion Management, writes about SISA and ensuring that graduates and all young people are more innovative and resilient in the changing job market.

The Law School Webinar Series
Dr Paul Arnell, Reader in Law at The Law School, writes about the success of the school's webinar series, which has attracted around 1000 alumni, students, staff and members of the public to register and take part.

Providing key opportunities for transformational change for widening access students
Brian Webb, Access Pathways Lead at ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø, writes about his role and the importance of widening access within higher education.

ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø celebrates Care Experienced Week
Care Experienced Week takes place between Friday 23 to Saturday 31 October 2020. Brian Webb, Access Pathways Lead at ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø, shares his thoughts on the week and how ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø supports its students.

ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø alumnus Ivor Ferguson gives back to ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø to widen access to higher education
Ivor Ferguson, who has had a long and successful career in the oil and gas industry in the UK and Australia, has established the Bill and Nancy Ferguson scholarship and here he writes why he decided to donate to the university.

Empowering young people through education
ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has received a donation of £100,000 from The Cormack Family Foundation, established by AFC Chairman Dave Cormack, which will allow students from underrepresented backgrounds to study at the university. He writes in a Community Story about how delighted he and his family are to support this worthwhile initiative.