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✍️ Write On! – Stirling Edition 🗓️ Fri 30 Jan 2026 | 09:30–15:30 📍 Jisc Innovation Hub, Uni of Stirling Step out of the everyday + into an inspiring writing space for college staff. Come ready to write. Leave with momentum. 👉 Register: bit.ly/3W9qSQx
We’re delighted to see the “For Peat’s Sake” course - a collaboration between @NatureScot Peatland ACTION and @UHI_NWH, shortlisted for an Innovation and Research Award at the CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 Well done to all involved!
We’re delighted to see the “For Peat’s Sake” course - a collaboration between @NatureScot Peatland ACTION and @UHI_NWH, shortlisted for an Innovation and Research Award at the CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 Well done to all involved!
📢 Today we kick off the Insights & Innovations Series – The Ripple Effect: Conversations at the Intersection of Research & Practice. First up: Excavating Training in Blended Learning with Kirsty Miller @CofGCollege #CollegeSector #BlendedLearning
📢 Deadline extended! Proposals for the CAIRN Journal now due 30 Sept. We’ve already received incredible content for Issue 4 (launching Nov)! CDN proudly hosts CAIRN, the voice of Scottish college scholarship. Read past issues & submit: cdn.ac.uk/cairn-journal/ #CAIRNJournal
📢 Exploring the Manosphere: Understanding Online Masculinities and Their Impact on Tertiary Education Join CDN, supported by @WestCollScot, and partners to explore how the manosphere shapes masculinity, gender equality and wellbeing. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/46DPmX3
Really important toolkit from @ColDevNet for Scotland's institutions👇
Really important toolkit from @ColDevNet for Scotland's institutions👇
🎉 Big news! We’ve launched the Tertiary Self-Evaluation Toolkit (TSET) – your new go-to guide for shaping Self-Evaluation & Action Plans. Think case studies, podcasts, & practical tips 💡 Start exploring on CDN LearnOnline 👇bit.ly/4mpAktY #TQEF #Enhancement
Great to see college leaders coming together today for a hands-on session on political engagement and influencing - with expert insights from Andrew Henderson at Pinsent Masons. With elections on the horizon, it’s all about making our voices heard 🗣️
Elevating learning & teaching across Scotland’s colleges!🚀 CDN has launched Elevate LT, a funded programme with @TeachingHOW2s to support staff in enhancing teaching practice & creating engaging learning environments. 👉 Learn more: cdn.ac.uk/elevate-lt-pro…
🎉 Wow! The #ChooseCollege 2025 campaign results are in – and they’re incredible! 📊 48,215 views on our landing page 💬 12.9M social impressions reaching 1M unique users Thank you to everyone who helped show why students should #ChooseCollege! 👏 🔗cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/
🚨 Applications are open - CDN’s new Executive Leadership Series is here! 10 in-person workshops for aspiring & current senior leaders in education. Sharpen your skills, expand your network & lead with confidence. 📅 Oct 2025 – Jun 2026 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/41NiQ3c
🚨 New event: Exploring the Manosphere 🌐 📅 Tues 11 Nov | Online 🔎 Join Alan Bissett, @WhiteRibbonScot, Zero Tolerance & Prevent Scotland to explore the manosphere and its impact on tertiary education. 👉 Sign up: bit.ly/4goFvsM
📚 Supporting Scotland’s college lecturers Our PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland’s Colleges (SCQF Level 9) self-study online materials are designed to strengthen professional practice & development ⏰ 10–12 hours | Flexible online learning Check it out: bit.ly/3Vxl5UD
📢 We’re thrilled to share that Issue 4 of the CAIRN Journal launches this Nov! The submissions have been amazing - and we’re extending the deadline to 30 Sept so more colleagues can contribute.🙌 🤩Find out how to submit & explore past Issues for inspo: cdn.ac.uk/cairn-journal/
🎉 The CDN College Awards 2025 shortlist is here! With a record-breaking 199 entries, this year’s awards showcase the innovation, creativity, and impact of Scotland’s colleges. We’re also so proud to welcome @sqanews as our Title Sponsor. Read blog post bit.ly/4n9ZVrn
✨ Lead with Confidence. Start Your Next Chapter. ✨ Our new cohorts of Emerging Leaders & Strategic Leaders programmes start today! 🚀 Missed out? Don’t worry — the next cohort begins in January with spaces still available: bit.ly/3JMwvRQ
1/3 🎉 We've been shortlisted for TWO @ColDevNet Awards! 🏆 Student of the Year – Christopher Kaan Caudwell Christopher’s inspiring journey from Turkey to Scotland, his leadership in neurodiversity, and his award-winning AI app Gestura are changing lives and breaking barriers.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and best of luck!

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