About the Scottish Funding Council - www.sfc.ac.uk
We are the national, strategic body for the funding of further and higher education and research in Scotland. We are a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) led by a non-executive Board which takes its strategic direction and authority from the Scottish Government. We are also one of the partner agencies of the Enterprise & Skills Strategic Board.
Our ambition is for Scotland to be the best place in the world to learn, educate, research and innovate, so that all of our nation can flourish.
Our purpose is to create and sustain a world-leading system of tertiary education, research and innovation that changes lives for the better, enriches society and supports sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Working in collaboration with a wide range of partners, our core objectives are:
- To invest in education that is accessible to learners from all backgrounds, gives them a high-quality learning experience, supports them to succeed in their studies and equips them to flourish in employment, further study and fulfilling lives
- To invest in excellent research and innovation that adds to current knowledge, delivers economic and societal value, enhances Scotland’s international reputation and attractiveness, and makes the world around us prosperous, healthier and more sustainable
- To ensure colleges, universities and specialist institutions form part of a successful, world-leading, coherent and sustainable system of education that responds effectively to the future needs of learners and the skills needs of the economy and society, enhances our rich cultural life and strengthens Scotland’s international connections
- To be an excellent, outcome-focused public body that provides leadership, inspires confidence, models collaborative working, is committed to continuous improvement and stewards public resources well.
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