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Art and Class: Co-ordinating across the Learning Fund and External Learning

Natalie Price — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Learning Fund Case Study: Scottish Artists Union (SAU)- Lowlands and Uplands

Scottish Government Criminal Justice Division - Trauma Reporting

Natalie Price — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Learning Fund Case Study: National Union of Journalists (NUJ) - Lowlands and Uplands

The NUJ was approached by the Scottish Government’s Criminal Justice Division (SGCJD) to address media reporting on child homicide victims. This included exploring the possibility of providing training on sensitive reporting for journalists covering these cases. After ongoing discussions with their team and considering feedback from Victim Support Scotland, NUJ developed a new course, ‘Trauma Reporting for journalists’, which was delivered at the end of January 2026.

September National Initiatives - Adult Learners’ Week | Maths Week Scotland | Scotland’s Climate Week

Natalie Price — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0100

Here is a list of upcoming dates for national initiatives. Participation in these initiatives can help raise awareness, strengthen our communities, and contribute to meaningful change.

Money Advice Scotland August update

Natalie Price — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Money Advice Scotland’s schedule of upcoming events and updates are listed below. You can also keep up to date with Money Advice Scotland news and events through their website, TikTok, Eventbrite page and by subscribing to their newsletter.

Tackling the future

Natalie Price — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Learning Fund Case Study: Professional Footballers Association Scotland (PFA Scotland)

Professional Footballers are in a unique position as, at a young age, they will all need to assess and change career paths. This presents an essential challenge that the PFA Scotland has risen to tackle through the implementation of a member-centred, union-led educational programme with interventions made from the start of members’ football career.

Positive action to ensure inclusion

Natalie Price — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0100

Development Case Study: UNISON - Lowlands and Uplands

UNISON organises a sector-specific workforce development programme within social care. Social care has a high reliance on BME and migrant workers as employees. UNISON’s focus on the health and social care sector has ensured enhanced engagement with migrant and BME workers and has supported the effectiveness and reach of the UNISON Black Workers Network.

LIGHTS, Camera, Action

Natalie Price — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Development Fund Case Study: Bectu a sector of Prospect

Electricians are essential members of a film and television crew, responsible for planning, setting up, and safely operating lighting equipment on set. Bectu (a sector of Prospect) supports the development of a skilled, locally based lighting department workforce to meet the demands of film and television productions across the country.

Learning & Skills: Building, Growing and Winning

Natalie Price — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Development Fund Case Study: Public & Commercial Services Union (PCS)

PCS recruited a new Learning Organiser, Gail Bell, in early 2025. With 25 years of experience as a ULR, Gail has ensured the PCS programme has continued to grow. PCS branches across devolved and reserved workplaces invited the Learning Organiser to address branch meetings to speak about the impact that union-led learning can have on workers, workplaces and union branches. Branches engaged with members and elected new ULRs who were subsequently trained through the PCS Academy. The increase in the number of ULRs led to a demand to continue to build and enhance the PCS ULR Network, which is now a vibrant and impactful network which influences the direction and delivery of the PCS learning programme.

United Workplaces: Uniting workplaces through learning

Natalie Price — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0100

Scottish Union Learning organised a four-day training programme, ‘United Workplaces: Uniting workplaces through learning’, which was open to Project Workers/Union Learning Organisers. The programme also welcomed local Trades Councils, building on work undertaken with the Trades Councils in Aberdeen, Dundee, Fife and Glasgow earlier this year. A second programme was organised to provide ULR developmental training on Tackling Harmful Narratives was delivered by Show Racism the Red Card at the Spring 2026 iteration of Union Learning Development Days. The training was further supplemented by Trades Councils delivering a United Workplaces session, where they spoke about local concerns.

EIS learning rep receives Helen Dowie Award for championing inclusive education

Natalie Price — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0100

The recipient of the Helen Dowie Award: Union Learning Rep of the Year 2026 is Liz Russell, Union Learning Rep (ULR) with EIS.

Learner of the Year 2026 awarded to BECTU member and sustainability pioneer

Natalie Price — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0100

The recipient of the Scottish Union Learning Learner of the Year Award 2026 is Sara Hamilton, a member of Bectu (a sector of Prospect).

Highlands and Islands Week of Learning - June 2026

Natalie Price — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0100

Scottish Union Learning’s annual Highlands and Islands Week of Learning took place from June 16th to 19th, celebrating work-based learning and skills, and empowering workplace reps across the region.

National Numeracy Day 20 May 2026

Natalie Price — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:20:00 +0100

Message from National Numeracy:

Scottish Union Learning Conference 2025

Natalie Price — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Building Union Learning: Developing Fair Work in the workplace

Union Learning Reps and Project Workers/Union Learning Organisers from across Scotland gathered at City of Glasgow College in November to join Scottish Union Learning’s annual Conference, developed in partnership with TUC Education. The theme of the event was ‘Building Union Learning: Developing Fair Work in the workplace’.

Strengthening skills development

Natalie Price — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Thousands of Scottish workers will gain new skills and enhance their career prospects through a £2 million investment delivered by trade unions.

STUC General Secretary and Public Finance Minister workplace visit

Natalie Price — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Scottish Union Learning worked with the Joint Trades Union Council (JTUC) at City Building and RSBi to organise a workplace visit from Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, and Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance, which took place on 6^th November 2025.

Launch of Union Learning Development Days

Natalie Price — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:55:00 +0000

Project Workers/Union Learning Organisers worked with Scottish Union Learning to develop a series of Union Learning Development Days (ULDDs) across LUPs. ULRs were keen to have ongoing skills development programmes delivered in their local areas, building on a similar model to SUL’s previous Local Learning Forums.

NOW CLOSED STUC Vacancy: Funding Officer (Scottish Union Learning team)

Natalie Price — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:07:00 +0100

**CLOSING DATE FRIDAY, 31st OCTOBER AT MIDNIGHT**

Highlands and Islands 2025 Week of Learning

Natalie Price — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:07:00 +0100

Scottish Union Learning’s annual Highlands and Islands Week of Learning took place from 16 to 20 June, celebrating work-based learning and skills, and empowering workplace reps across the region.

Glasgow upholsterer awarded Learner of the Year

Natalie Price — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:10:00 +0100