✍️ Write On! – Stirling Edition 🗓️ Fri 30 Jan 2026 | 09:30–15:30 📍 Jisc Innovation Hub, Uni of Stirling Step out of the everyday + into an inspiring writing space for college staff. Come ready to write. Leave with momentum. 👉 Register: bit.ly/3W9qSQx

📢 Deadline extended! Proposals for the CAIRN Journal now due 30 Sept. We’ve already received incredible content for Issue 4 (launching November)! CDN proudly hosts CAIRN, the voice of Scottish college scholarship. Read past issues and submit: www.cdn.ac.uk/cairn-journal/ #CAIRNJournal

📢 Exploring the Manosphere: Understanding Online Masculinities and Their Impact on Tertiary Education Join CDN, supported by West College Scotland,and partners to explore how the manosphere shapes masculinity, gender equality and wellbeing. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/46DPmX3

Lead with Confidence – Start Your Next Chapter Today We’re launching the Executive Leadership Series: 10 workshops for senior & aspiring leaders to sharpen impact, build networks & navigate today’s challenges. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Spaces limited! 👉 Applications open now: bit.ly/42tUo7e

Really important toolkit from @coldevnet.bsky.social for Scotland's institutions👇

🎉 Big news! We’ve launched the Tertiary Self-Evaluation Toolkit (TSET) – your new go-to guide for shaping Self-Evaluation & Action Plans. Think case studies, podcasts, & practical tips 💡 Start exploring on CDN LearnOnline 👇 bit.ly/4mpAktY #TQEF #Enhancement

✨ Something new is coming... A fresh look. A smarter space. A better way to connect, learn, and grow. This is #YourCDN – and it’s almost here. 👀 Stay tuned. www.cdn.ac.uk

🚨 Applications are open - CDN’s new Executive Leadership Series is here! 10 in-person workshops for aspiring & current senior leaders in education. Sharpen your skills, expand your network & lead with confidence. 📅 Oct 2025 – Jun 2026 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/41NiQ3c

🚨 New event: Exploring the Manosphere 🌐 📅 Tues 11 Nov | Online 🔎 Join Alan Bissett, White Ribbon Scotland, Zero Tolerance & Prevent Scotland to explore the manosphere and its impact on tertiary education. 👉 Sign up: bit.ly/4goFvsM

📢 We’re thrilled to share that Issue 4 of the CAIRN Journal launches this Nov! The submissions have been amazing - and we’re extending the deadline to 30 Sept so more colleagues can contribute.🙌 🤩Find out how to submit & explore past Issues for inspiration: cdn.ac.uk/cairn-journal/

🎉 The CDN College Awards 2025 shortlist is here! With a record-breaking 199 entries, this year’s awards showcase the innovation, creativity, and impact of Scotland’s colleges. We’re also so proud to welcome @sqanews.bsky.social as our Title Sponsor. Read blog post bit.ly/4n9ZVrn

✨ Lead with Confidence. Start Your Next Chapter. ✨ Our new cohorts of Emerging Leaders & Strategic Leaders programmes start today! 🚀 Missed out? Don’t worry — the next cohort begins in January with spaces still available: bit.ly/3JMwvRQ

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and best of luck!

🚨 Make your college’s voice count ahead of the Scottish election! Join CDN’s Effective Political Engagement & Influencing masterclass 👇 Online: bit.ly/4jGbJPY In-person: bit.ly/4jJCVyj Last chance to book 😃 Delivered in partnership with @CollegesScot

✨ The #CollegeAwards shortlist is out! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for the CDN College Awards 2025, proudly supported by Title Sponsor @sqanews.bsky.social‬🤩 199 submissions. Endless talent. View the shortlist & book: cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/ Congratulations everyone👏

📢 The September #EqualityMatters Digest is out now! This month’s theme: Inclusive Beginnings 🌱 Explore resources, events & tools to help foster supportive, inclusive experiences for all students. 👉 bit.ly/3VrIpD8 #EqualityMatters #Inclusion #Colleges

🌱 Issue 3 of CAIRN Journal is here! Today we spotlight: Widening the frame: ‘Digital First’ education & environmental sustainability by Matt Woodthorpe from EAUC. Insights into digital vs. in-person learning & environmental impact. Read here 👇 bit.ly/4p0aC1t

📢 Your August CDN Update is out now! This month features : 🏆 Record-breaking #CollegeAwards 📈 Launch of Elevate LT 👥 Leadership programmes for every career stage 📢 Political Engagement masterclass 🌐 #YourCDN coming soon And soooo much more! 📖 bit.ly/3JC9eC6

New for 2025: CDN’s Executive Leadership Series is here! ✨ 🌟 10 in-person workshops 🤝 Learn from expert facilitators 🌍 Connect with senior leaders It’s time to sharpen your skills, expand your impact & lead with confidence💡 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/4lNo6Lk #YourCDN

📢 Issue 3 of the CARIN Journal is here! Shining a spotlight on article: Tinkering with Professionalism: Playfulness in FE by James Short, Dundee and Angus College 🎓 Discover how playfulness in teaching can drive creativity, growth & student-centred learning. 🔗 bit.ly/45LTjZm

🚀 Elevating learning & teaching across Scotland’s colleges! CDN and TeachingHOW2s launch Elevate LT, a new national pilot empowering staff with: 👉 Evidence-based strategies 👉 Peer collaboration 👉 Practical tools for impact 🔗 Discover more: bit.ly/41ogNCw

Thinking about your future? Get the skills that employers are hungry for with an HNC or HND qualification🦅😋 #ChooseCollege 💙 Find out more @sqanews.bsky.social : bit.ly/3HKqaWq

That’s a wrap on #ChooseCollege 2025!💙 Six weeks, hundreds of stories, and one amazing message: Scotland’s colleges inspire, empower, and shape the future. Thank you to everyone who shared — you’ve helped show why students should #ChooseCollege! 🌟 cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/

🌞 STEP Summer Check-In is happening now! 📢 Reflecting on Year 1 and looking ahead to Year 2 – an opportunity for STEP members to check in, ask questions, and connect with project teams. Let’s build on last year’s success together! ✨ www.step.ac.uk

It’s the final week of #ChooseCollege! 🎓 We’ve loved seeing your posts celebrating Scotland’s colleges 💙 Let’s give one last big push to showcase the impact of colleges on skills, communities & the economy - and inspire students to #ChooseCollege! 🚀 cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/

Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development 👇👇

🎯Political Engagement & Influencing for College Leaders, in partnership with Colleges Scotland With the next Scottish Parliamentary election less than a year away now’s the time to strengthen your influence with policymakers 💻Online Masterclass: bit.ly/4jGbJPY 🗣️In-Person Workshop: bit.ly/4jJCVyj

📢 Join us for the Essential Skills Network Relaunch Event – online 💻 📅 Tue 30 Sept |⏰ 09:30–13:00 Connect with sector leaders, share practice & explore embedding essential skills across curriculum & professional practice. Register 👉https://bit.ly/454xaGx #EssentialSkills

Today we’re spotlighting another fantastic #CAIRNJournal Issue 3 article! 📚🤩 Neale Gardiner & Sarah Donno @edinburghcollege.ac.uk reflect on the impact of English for Work programmes – exploring benefits for learners & the local labour market. Read more: bit.ly/3HAmzKp Read CAIRN: bit.ly/4oCt5kE

🚀 New to teaching in Scotland’s colleges? Our Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) units at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 support your professional development – from your first day to building confident, effective practice. Learn more on #CDNLearnOnline 👇 bit.ly/3JudJOS

📢 We’ve recently launched Issue 3 of CAIRN! This issue features Impact of Counselling Services on Student Retention by Craig Moore & Tom Thomson, from West Lothian College - exploring how counselling boosts retention and supports mental health. Read article here👉 bit.ly/4oyBJAC

We’re over halfway through the #ChooseCollege campaign and absolutely loving your posts sharing why the world should #ChooseCollege! 🤩💙 Let’s keep the momentum going — find out how you can get involved 👇 cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/

🎉 We launched Ideation: Illuminations on 24 April - and now, all 10 videos in the series are available to view! Created by CDN’s Jo Turbitt, the series explores creativity, problem-solving & innovation in teaching. 💡 📺 Watch on CDN LearnOnline: bit.ly/40VdVgf

🚀 Your Leadership Journey Starts Here! CDN’s CMI-accredited programmes support aspiring & senior leaders across Scotland’s colleges. 👥 Emerging Leadership 🏛️ Strategic Leadership ✨ Executive Leadership Series launching soon! 🔗 View programmes: bit.ly/4lAYmBX

New in CAIRN Journal Issue 3! 🎨 Kirsteen Wright (@fvcollege.bsky.social ) explores supporting autistic students on HND art & design courses. Tutor feedback + peer interaction = key to inclusion 💬 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/45EhyK6

🎉 If you’ve just received your #SQAresults ... congratulations! 👏 Whether you’re looking for help with understanding your certificate, planning your next steps, or protecting your mental wellbeing — head to 👉 sqa.org.uk/results

🎓 #SQAResultsDay is here! 📮 Got your results and wondering what’s next? Whether you’re celebrating or rethinking your options, college could be your perfect next step 💡 👉 Find out more about your local college here: www.cdn.ac.uk/choose-colle...

🌟 New in CAIRN | Issue 3 Can mindfulness reduce student anxiety in FE? A study by Mel Stuart & James Short (Dundee and Angus College) shows it can — and offers a blueprint for wider action. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4lZUdsa #StudentWellbeing

🎯 Effective Political Engagement & Influencing for College Leaders Join our in-person masterclass with @collegesscot.bsky.social on Effective Political Engagement, led by Pinsent Masons 🗳️ With elections looming, get the tools to cut through. Book 🔗 bit.ly/4l6i484

What a two days! 💥 The CDN team came together to co-create our 2025–26 Delivery Plan — full of strategy, passion & laughs. Big thanks to Cath Cooney for brilliant facilitation. We may be small, but we’ve got BIG love for the college sector 💙 #LoveScotlandsColleges #ChooseCollege #YourCDN

📚 We launched Issue 3 of CAIRN last week! Today’s article spotlight: Empowering Reflective Practice Through Peer Assessment by Jamie Campbell @fvcollege.bsky.social A great read on how peer assessment boosts reflection, confidence & engagement in vocational learning. 🔗 bit.ly/459woqG #CAIRN

🎉 It’s already Week 3 of the #ChooseCollege campaign – we’re halfway through! We’ve loved hearing your inspiring stories and seeing the incredible reasons you're encouraging students to #ChooseCollege. 💬✨ There’s still time to get involved - find out how: cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/

🚨 CAIRN Journal – Issue 3 is out now! We’re proud to showcase fresh research, reflections, and innovation from Scotland’s college sector. 📰 Featuring articles on wellbeing, peer assessment, digital learning & more. 🔗 Read here: bit.ly/3H5DVyx #CollegeResearch

Students in Scotland — don’t wait for exam results or an offer to apply for SAAS funding! 💡 You can update your course details later. Apply now and get ahead. 👉 www.saas.gov.uk #ChooseCollege 💙

It’s Week 2 of the #ChooseCollege campaign! 💙 Scotland’s colleges are uniting to celebrate their impact on skills, communities & the economy. Let’s inspire the next generation to explore all that college has to offer. 👉 www.cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/

👏 Scotland’s colleges & universities are stepping up — together! The first year of the Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) brought collaboration, innovation & real progress. Now it’s time to turn ideas into action. 📖 Read the story: bit.ly/4o1HsyO @qaa.ac.uk @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social

🚀 Ready to Lead with Impact? Your leadership journey starts today. CDN’s CMI-accredited programmes build the skills, confidence & mindset to help you thrive — from new managers to senior leaders. 👉 Emerging Leadership Programme: bit.ly/4eUlTMb 👉 Strategic Leadership Programme: bit.ly/44NSi2n

🚨 Calling all student changemakers! Become the next Student STEP Topic Lead and help shape the future of Scotland’s tertiary education sector. 🌍💡 Honorarium: £3,000 Apply by 12 Sept ▶️ bit.ly/3TJwLD4 @qaa.ac.uk @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social @scqfpartnership.bsky.social

🧵 New blog from CDN CEO Marie Hendry, Evaluation to Support the Golden Threads of Collaboration and Impact, reflects on SFC’s recent review - and what it means for impact, insight & collaboration. 📖 Read: bit.ly/3Gzv48d Also check out Claire @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social’s blog👇

📣 The #ChooseCollege national campaign kicks off Monday! For the next 6 weeks, we’re celebrating the power of Scotland’s colleges — transforming lives, building skills, and driving our future. 🎓 Share your story. 📢 Inspire others. 🙌 Get involved. 🔗 cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/