📢 #EqualityMatters Digest – Jan 2026 is out now! This month: Inclusive Learning Environments 🌈 Featuring TransEdu guidance to better support trans & gender-diverse learners. 💡 View all Digests: bit.ly/3YIgL6F

🚨 Issue 4 of the CAIRN Journal is out now! 🔍 Today we highlight Becoming Trauma-Informed article ✍️ by Danilo Rigliaco (City of Glasgow College ). A powerful reflection on relational pedagogy, emotional labour & systemic change in the college sector. 📚 Read: bit.ly/3NnM708

The Generative AI Series is back!🙌 These FREE online workshops return with hands-on experience using tools like ChatGPT. 🤖 Practical AI for college staff 🤖 Suitable for beginners & experienced users 📅 Multiple dates (some sessions are now full) 🔗 cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/

📘 CAIRN Journal – Issue 4 Out Now! We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing practitioner-led research from across Scotland’s college sector. 👉 Read Issue 4: bit.ly/3NgI6dH #CAIRN #YourCDN

✨ Ready to level up your leadership? The Coaching Skills for Managers Programme returns in-person in Stirling on 10 Feb & 3 Mar. Develop practical coaching skills to enhance team performance, build confidence, and embed a coaching culture. Apply now 👉https://bit.ly/4sCQeWc

✨ We’re delighted to welcome Professor Tara Brabazon to the Researcher Development Programme on 25 Feb Exploring how research reshapes teaching & supervision — from SoTL to what’s next 🎥 Watch Tara’s video 👇https://youtu.be/Sg_hpu5xLlQ 📩 Interested? Contact [email protected]

This is #YourCDN💙 Sharpen your skills. Spark insights. Supporting you every step of the way. As 2026 begins, discover opportunities to learn, connect, and grow across Scotland’s college sector with CDN events, courses, and online learning. Explore CDN: www.cdn.ac.uk

🤖 Curious about AI in education? The Generative AI Series returns this month, offering hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT and real-world strategies for teaching, learning & assessment — ethically and effectively. 👉 Find out more & register: cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/

We hope you had a lovely break & are ready to grow in 2026 ✨ This is #YourCDN - supporting every college, every staff member, every step of the way. ⏱️ Discover CDN in 60 secs and take the next step in your professional journey. View CDN's website 👉 cdn.ac.uk

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from #YourCDN! Our offices will close at 5pm on 19 December and reopen at 9am on 5 January 2026. Wishing you all a peaceful festive break — see you in 2026!✨ cdn.ac.uk

✨ CDN Year in Review: 2025 ✨ A year of innovation, collaboration & impact across Scotland’s colleges — from #YourCDN, Elevate LT to our biggest-ever #CollegeAwards! Here’s to highlights we achieved in 2025… and even more to come in 2026. 👉https://bit.ly/4jlnD3z #YourCDN

The Generative AI Series is back!!!🤖 Educators, support staff and leaders can get hands-on with tools like ChatGPT, exploring practical ways to enhance teaching, learning and assessment — with ethical use front of mind. The next series starts January 👇 cdn.ac.uk/sharpen-your-skills/events/

✨ CDN College Awards 2025 – Video Highlights ✨ The #CollegeAwards 2025 brought together 300+ guests to celebrate excellence across Scotland’s colleges — proudly supported by Title Sponsor @sqanews.bsky.social #CollegeAwards #YourCDN 🎬 Watch the highlights 👇 youtu.be/OL3lylG8jnI?...

📢 CAIRN Journal, Issue 4 - Out Now! We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, showcasing innovative practitioner-led research across Scotland’s college sector. 🔗 Read Issue 4 here: bit.ly/44ZhbJd #CAIRNJournal #CollegeResearch

📸 Photos are now live! The CDN #CollegeAwards — proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA — lit up Glasgow on 4 Dec with over 300 guests, our biggest celebration yet! Check out the highlights and relive the night via photos: bit.ly/4iHELjs

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at last night’s #CollegeAwards and well done @coldevnet.bsky.social for giving everyone such a fantastic night of celebration! tinyurl.com/e7b39frd

We were proud to celebrate success at last night’s CDN #CollegeAwards. The talent, dedication, and innovation across Scotland’s colleges truly shone through. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners – your achievements highlight the incredible impact colleges make every day 👏

Wow, what a night at the #CollegeAwards! 🤩 Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! 🏆 📸 Photos coming soon! View the winners 👇 www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/

Only one more sleep until the #CollegeAwards! 🎉 Proudly delivered by CDN and supported by Title Sponsor SQA, the Awards celebrate the incredible talent and achievement across Scotland’s colleges. Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏

It’s #CollegeAwards week! 🎉 This Thursday, 300 guests will come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s College Sector! Follow along via #CollegeAwards — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨👏 www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/

🚀 #YourCDN November Update is out now! Dive into celebration, inspiration and sector updates — from the countdown to the #CollegeAwards, to leadership opportunities, research insights, equality resources and more. 👉 Read the full update: conta.cc/4oO0ZTm

🎉 Countdown is on! Just over a week until the CDN College Awards!!! The #CollegeAwards shine a spotlight on the creativity, skills & achievements of colleges, staff & learners across Scotland.✨ Explore the interactive Shortlist Summary Booklet ⬇️ cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/

Stepping up to the next level A year on from our 1st STEP Discovery Day with @QAAtweets, the programme is gathering pace. Last week’s event brought students & colleagues together to drive forward work on Supporting Diverse Learner Journeys. Read news 👉 bit.ly/4oX4ruN

📣 New blog post: Exploring the Manosphere Reflections from CDN’s Event CDN's Gail Toms shares key insights from our 11 Nov event. With 80+ delegates and powerful contributions, it’s a must-read for anyone working in student wellbeing, equality or prevention. 👉 bit.ly/4rzy1Z8

New in CDN's Tertiary Self-Evaluation Toolkit (TSET): Voices from the Voyage ⛴️🗺️ Hear directly from early users on how CDN’s free Toolkit is supporting stronger self-evaluation and improvement across Scotland’s colleges. Explore it on CDN LearnOnline: bit.ly/4osxAx3

🎉 Only two weeks to go until #CollegeAwards — and we can’t wait! Celebrating the brilliant talent, skills and achievements of Scotland’s colleges, their staff and learners. Winners revealed Thu 4 Dec — it’s set to be a fantastic night! ⭐#CollegeAwards www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/

STEP 5 is happening today! The STEP Network meets at @fifecollege for the first session of 2025–26, where project teams will share progress, collaborate, and shape what’s next. Collaboration in action across Scotland’s tertiary sector. Discover STEP: www.step.ac.uk

Kick-start your college teaching career with Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) on CDN LearnOnline ✨ TiCT offers two SCQF units to help new and recently appointed lecturers build the core skills that underpin Scotland’s Professional Standards. 🔗Explore bit.ly/49gsUX #YourCDN

Boost your leadership impact with CDN’s Coaching Skills for Managers Programme✨ For current and aspiring managers, this dynamic programme blends pre-course reflection, two immersive workshops and real-world coaching practice to elevate your leadership. Discover more 👉 bit.ly/3JODCd2

⏰ Applications closing tomorrow at 5pm! Join our amazing team as a Delivery and Engagement Partner and help drive collaboration and innovation across Scotland’s college sector. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4hY6o7n

✨ This is #YourCDN — your chance to Spark Insights ✨ Grow through: • Strategic Networks & CoPs • Insights and Innovations • Research & Reports • #EqualityDigest • Key sector publications Connect, learn, and lead in Scotland’s college sector 🙌 👉cdn.ac.uk

🎧 Postdigital Pedagogies & Experimental Research with Dr James Lamb Join CDN online next Wednesday & explore how digital technology shapes where and how learning happens. 🎨 Expect creative methods - from playlists to walking ethnographies! 📩 To join email [email protected]

The November issue of #EqualityMatters is out now! Focus: Supporting Mental Health & Neurodiversity Includes resources on trauma-informed practice, ADHD & autism support, and inclusive classroom strategies. 👉 Read here: bit.ly/4oTstpZ #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #YourCDN

Last chance to book! Exploring the Manosphere: Online Masculinities in Tertiary Education 🗓️ Tue 11 Nov | Online Join key speakers and organisations for an interactive session on masculinity, wellbeing & equality. Find out more & register: bit.ly/3LxF9V8

🎧 Postdigital Pedagogies & Experimental Research with Dr James Lamb Join CDN online 19 Nov for a 1-hour session on how digital tech shapes where & how learning happens 🎨 Expect creative methods – from playlists to walking ethnographies! 📩To join email: [email protected] 📹Hear from James below

📢 Join our team! We’re looking for a Delivery and Engagement Partner to help drive collaboration and innovation across Scotland’s college sector. If you’re passionate about colleges, we’d love to hear from you. 🕔 Apply by 5pm, 14 November 👉 Find out more: bit.ly/47YwbsL

The CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 are proudly supported by our Title Sponsor, @sqanews.bsky.social 🎉 As Scotland marks 100 years of Higher National qualifications, SQA reflects on a century of innovation, collaboration and impact. Read their latest blog post 👇 bit.ly/4oX4LJK

✨ #CollegeAwards 2025 – 1 MONTH TO GO!✨ Scotland’s college sector is ready to shine 🌟 199 submissions. Incredible talent. Innovation. Excellence. All under one roof! 🏆 Proudly delivered by CDN & supported by Title Sponsor SQA. 📅 Don’t miss it 👉 cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025

🚀 STEP launches new collaborative projects for 2025! Colleges, universities, student associations & sector bodies are coming together to drive innovation and enhance learner experiences across Scotland’s tertiary sector. Delivered by CDN & QAA 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/47qbgi8 #STEP #TertiaryEducation

🚨 Exploring the Manosphere: Online Masculinities in Tertiary Education 🚨 🗓️ Tuesday 11 Nov | 11:00–13:00 | Online Join colleagues across Scotland’s colleges to explore how online spaces shape masculinity & impact gender equality, student wellbeing & violence prevention. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/42HPOTb

🗞️ The #YourCDN October Update is here! This month we’re shining a spotlight on: ✨ Our brand-new website 🎥 The #YourCDN campaign 💼 New career opportunities 🎓 Fresh CPD, resources & events There’s so much to explore - dive in 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4oMaemv

CDN’s Researcher Development Programme (RDP) is back! The Ripple Effect showcases colleagues across the sector sharing research, curiosities, and connections. Today’s session: What we did, what we’ve found with UHI Inverness researchers. Discover more: bit.ly/4qxif0h

Ready to take the next step? 💫 CDN supports every college, every staff member, every step of the way. Sharpen your skills with events, CPD & LearnOnline courses on demand. Discover #YourCDN today: www.cdn.ac.uk

Join Our Team at CDN! 🤩 We’re hiring a Delivery & Engagement Partner to lead projects, design workshops & inspire Scotland’s college sector. Be part of a forward-thinking team driving impact! 💡 Apply by 14 Nov ➡️ bit.ly/4qE1rVx

Delivery & Engagement Partner @coldevnet.bsky.social - lead on impactful projects that drive enhancement and positive change across the college sector. 🕘Full time 💵£52,108 📌Stirling/Hybrid More info: tinyurl.com/bp8sth85 #Learning #Facilitation #Engagement

This is #YourCDN — supporting every college, every staff member, every step of the way💪 💻 With CDN LearnOnline, your professional growth is always within reach. Flexible, on-demand CPD packed with courses, toolkits, and resources to help you thrive. 🔗https://bit.ly/4o5zK6b

🚨 Exploring the Manosphere: Online Masculinities in Tertiary Education 🚨 🗓️ Tuesday 11 Nov | 11:00–13:00 | Online Join colleagues across Scotland’s colleges to explore how online spaces shape masculinity & impact gender equality, student wellbeing & violence prevention. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/42HPOTb

✨ Your CDN experience just got a major glow-up - it really is #YourCDN! We’re proud to launch the new CDN Brochure - your complete guide to learning, networks & CPD. Plan your pathway and explore what’s possible 👇 📘 bit.ly/3J7ssiX 🌐 cdn.ac.uk

We’ve stepped into 2025–26 with energy and purpose 💪 In her new blog, CDN's Victoria Underwood reflects on how CDN is supporting Scotland’s colleges through practical tools, collaboration & tailored guidance. Read more: bit.ly/4n4LRPE #YourCDN

#YourCDN is live! ✨ Sharpen your skills. Spark insights. Stay ahead. Our new website makes it easier than ever to connect, explore, and grow together as a sector. 🎥 Got a minute? Watch our 60-second video and discover how CDN supports you, your role, and Scotland’s colleges. www.cdn.ac.uk