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sparqs (student partnerships in quality Scotland) is funded by the Scottish Funding Council to support student engagement in the quality of the learning experience in Scotland’s colleges and universities. www.sparqs.ac.uk
sparqs is delivering several events on Embedding Student Partnership in Staff Development (for Programme Leaders) - Tuesday 10th March (online) & Monday 16th March (online). More information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
This afternoon, 2pm - 5pm, sparqs is running a workshop for Postgraduate Researchers to feed into the development of the PGR learning experience model. This workshop is on Teams, and if you are free to attend, you can sign up or get more information here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Wednesday 8-9pm BST, for #LTHEchat, which will explore “Talking About GenAI in Higher Education As If Education Came First” with
@rmforsyth.bsky.social
Read the blog post at: lthechat.com/2026/03/06/l...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2nd - 6th March 2026
Myth: “Employers make all the decisions, so apprentices’ opinions don’t count.”
Reality: Apprentices’ feedback influences teaching, assessment, and support. Partnership ensures your voice is heard.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2nd - 6th March 2026
Myth: “Apprenticeship learning is separate from student representation.”
Reality: Apprentices are part of the student community. Representation and partnership connect workplace learning with academic support.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2nd - 6th March 2026
Myth: “Being a course rep takes too much time for apprentices.”
Reality: Course rep roles are flexible and designed to fit around work and study. Even small contributions make a big impact! #SAW26 #Apprentices #StudentPartnership
sparqs is delivering several events on Embedding Student Partnership in Staff Development (for Programme Leaders) - Tuesday 10th March (online) & Monday 16th March (online). More information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026
Myth: “Student partnership is only for full-time students."
Reality: Partnership is for all learners—including apprentices! Your voice matters in shaping quality and improving courses.
This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Myth: Apprentices can't be course reps. Reality: Apprentices can represent their peers and make a real impact on learning and workplace experiences. #ScotAppWeek26 #WorkingforScotland #StudentPartnership #Apprentices
sparqs has several events coming up over the next few months - get more information and find out how to sign up to relevant events here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
The next National Education Officers' Network (NEON) is on Thursday 5th November, 10.30am - 12.15pm on Teams. If you are a Student Officer in Scotland and want to find out more you can visit the sparqs website - www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
Hi Simon, I think the best option would be for any interested Programme Leaders to email admin@sparqs.ac.uk and they can get more information. I will check if there is anything else that will be published in the meantime. Thanks
🌟 The CDN #CollegeAwards 2026 are now open for entries! 🌟🤩
Celebrate the talent, creativity & achievements of Scotland’s colleges, staff & learners.
⏳Entry Deadline: 24 June
Submit your entry & shine a spotlight on excellence 👇
cdn.ac.uk/college-awar...
#YourCDN
sparqs is delivering several events on Embedding Student Partnership in Staff Development (for Programme Leaders) - Tuesday 10th March (online) & Monday 16th March (online). More information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
sparqs welcomes staff who support Postgraduate Researchers (PGR) to attend a workshop on the PGR experience model to share your views - the event is on Wednesday 18th March, 10am - 1pm and you can find out more and register here:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
sparqs welcome any Postgraduate Researchers to attend the PGR Experience Model workshops on Wednesday 11th March or Monday 27th April 2026, 2pm - 5pm on Teams. If you would like to give your views, please register here for the 11th March:
www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail...
The next TQSEG meeting is Tuesday 3rd March, online, 3pm - 5pm. Invites to members of TQSEG will be sent in advance. More information on sparqs' upcoming events can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/home.php?pag...
The next sparqs' NEON meeting will be held online on Thursday, 5th March 2026, 10.30am - 12.15pm. Teams invites will be sent out to members. If you do not receive one, please get in touch with sparqs staff.
Myth: Employers make all of the decisions, so apprentices' opinions don't count. Reality: Apprentices' feedback influences teaching, assessment and support. Partnership ensures your voice is heard. #NAW2026 #StudentVoice #QualityMatters #Apprenticeships
Myth: Apprenticeship learning is separate from student representation. Reality: Apprentices are part of the student community. Representation and partnership connect workplace learning with academic support. #NAW2026 #StudentVoice #StudentPartnership #Apprenticeships
Myth: Being a course rep takes too much time for apprentices. Reality: Course rep roles are flexible and designed to fit around work and study. Even small contributions make a big impact! #NAW2026 #StudentVoice #CourseReps #Apprenticeships
🙋 Qualifications reform - have your say!
We've launched a survey of teachers, lecturers and learners asking for their views on proposed changes to some current National Courses.
Find all the information, and complete the survey: info.sqa.org.uk/4c502lS
Myth: Student partnership is only for full-time students.
Reality: Partnership is for all learners - including apprentices! Your voice matters in shaping quality and improving courses.
#NAW2026 #StudentVoice #StudentPartnership #Apprenticeships
Remember to check the sparqs' sector job board - there is a current vacancy advertised at Edinburgh College for a Representation Assistant - www.sparqs.ac.uk/sector.php?p...
This week is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). Myth: Apprentices can't be course reps. Reality: Apprentices can represent their peers and make a real impact on learning and workplace experiences. #NAW2026 #StudentVoice #Apprenticeships #CourseReps www.sparqs.ac.uk
We are pleased to publish our new 'TQEF guidance for elections' to help institutions & SAs prepare election materials in order to help inform candidates on the evolving quality landscape and the TQEF responsibilities they are likely to undertake if elected!
sparqs.ac.uk/news-detail....
Our latest news articles were published today, including PGR Experience workshops; new TQEF guidance for elections (to help inform election candidates); summer training dates; staff development project update (events and resources coming soon!) and some reminders! www.sparqs.ac.uk/news.php?yr=...
sparqs has extended the application closing date for the Chair of the Trustee board until 19th February, more information can be found here: www.sparqs.ac.uk/announcement...
The next SESN (Student Engagement Staff Network) meeting is 10am - 12pm on Thursday, 12th February. Teams invites have been sent out. Please contact admin@sparqs.ac.uk if you have not received this.