Celebrating heroes of Scotland’s education

THE judges of this year’s Herald Higher Education Awards have been overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of entries received.

Now in their fourth year, the awards, which are run in association with the Scottish Funding Council, were launched to recognise the outstanding performance of colleges and universities.

There are finalists in 15 categories. The event is supported by Anderson Strathern, Dixon Walter, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), City of Glasgow College, technology provider Jisc, and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland (QAA)

Chairman of the judging panel and Executive

Editor of The Herald, Barclay Mcbain said: “We were greatly impressed not only by the quantity of submissions but also by the quality.”

Ailsa Crum, Head of Quality & Enhancement, QAA Scotland, said: “This is a lovely chance to recognise the inspirational work by staff and students.” Monica Langa, an awards judge and executive search consultant at Dixon Walter, said: “I very much enjoyed gaining an insight into the amazing work and initiatives being undertaken by Scotland’s colleges and universities.”

Jason Miles-campbell, judge and Head of Jisc Scotland and Northern Ireland, said “The selected finalists represent a wave of innovation in Scottish higher education.”

Alistair Mckay, Regional Manager at SQA said: “The quality of the entries has been impressive, making the judging very difficult.”

And Roy Gardner, Executive Director, Corporate Development and Innovation, City of Glasgow College, added: “The standard of entries for the Education Awards has been exceptional and is testament to the high quality of work which continuously goes on across the sector.”

The awards take place on June 28 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow. To book tickets please contact Kerry Medford on 0141 302 7319.