We are pleased to publish our new Student Guide to Institutional Liaison Meetings and our annually updated SEAP and TQER resources, refreshed for 2026-27!
They can all be found in the sparqs Resource Library:
Student Guide to Institutional Liaison Meetings (ILMs)
A new resource designed to help student officers and students' association staff prepare for Institutional Liaison Meetings (ILMs) with confidence. ILMs are part of Annual Quality Engagements (AQE) which are one of the mechanisms of TQEF. The guide explains what ILMs are, how to prepare effectively, what to expect during meetings, and how to use student feedback, data and evidence to make a meaningful contribution.
Self-Evaluation and Action Plan (SEAP) - Practical guide to student partnership
This resource, initially published in October 2024, has now been updated for 2026. It is designed to support meaningful student engagement throughout the Self-Evaluation and Action Plan (SEAP) process, part of Scotland's Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF). It includes an overview of the SEAP process; some suggestions of how students can be involved in the development of the SEAP; and suggested actions for students’ associations.
Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER) - Practical Guide for students’ associations and student officers
This practical guide has been produced for students’ association representatives and staff in the tertiary education sector in Scotland. Originally published in 2025, this guide has now been updated for 2026. It provides context and background to the Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER) process and makes suggestions of what you need to do at each stage. It is also encouraged that institutional staff involved in the review read through this guide and consider how they will contribute to student partnership in the process.