Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF) briefing webpage for students, officers and SA staff 17 Apr 2024
sparqs has been working closely with the Scottish Funding Council on the Tertiary Quality Project and the co-creation of Scotland’s Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF), which is the new approach to quality assurance and enhancement for Scotland’s colleges and universities. To… Read More
Interview with Professor Alastair Robertson, Glasgow Caledonian University 15 Apr 2024
In this interview, we talk to Professor Alastair Robertson, Director of the Graduate School at Glasgow Caledonian University. He was until recently Pro Vice Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at GCU and has 30 years’ experience working in the HE… Read More
Our recruitment for 2024-25 Associate Trainers is now open! 05 Apr 2024
sparqs' 2024-25 Associate Trainer recruitment is open for applications - deadline 9.00am, Monday 20th May 2024! Calling all student reps! Do you have experience as a course/apprentice or other representative role? Will you be a student or apprentice during 2024-25? ....if so, and you would… Read More
Understanding the art of blending - publication of a new report 29 Feb 2024
We are pleased to announce the publication of a pioneering report on defining and delivering an effective and inclusive digital/blended learning offering in Scotland’s colleges and universities, the result of a joint ‘Tertiary Enhancement Topic’ project, instigated by the SFC and… Read More
Interview with Ellie Garraway and Jon Down, Grit: Breakthrough Programmes 25 Jan 2024
In this interview, we talk to Ellie Garraway and Jon Down, CEO and Director of Development respectively, at Grit: Breakthrough Programmes, a UK charity working across many levels of education to promote belonging, ownership and engagement in learning. Ellie has worked… Read More
Update on quality arrangements for colleges 2023-24 17 Jan 2024
While the sector continues to work on a joint approach to quality for colleges and universities, for the current academic year (2023-24) quality arrangements continue to be separate. sparqs has been supporting institutions and students’ associations through these changes, ensuring students… Read More
