Support for lifelong learning

Five projects are to receive a share of £941,000 from the Scottish Government's new International fund to promote Scotland's colleges and universities to the world. It is hoped the funding will help promote Scotland's colleges and universities at a world level, as well as providing learning opportunities for students and staff.

Announcing the successful bidders, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Fiona Hyslop, said the funding would help provide world-class learning opportunities for students and staff, which would benefit them, Scotland's colleges and universities and the economy.

Ms Hyslop announced the establishment of the International Lifelong Learning fund on 4 May this year. It was set up by the Co-ordinating Group for the International Lifelong Learning Strategy which includes representatives from the Scottish Government, college and university sectors and other stakeholders such as the Scottish Funding Council and Scottish Qualifications Authority.

Scottish Government news release: Support for lifelong learning 

Holyrood article: Scottish Government invests almost £1 million in international lifelong learning