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CDN Update

Welcome to the first update of 2024!

This month, I am thrilled to announce the plans for our collaborative #LoveScotlandsColleges campaign, set to kick off on Monday, February 12, 2024. This week-long digital campaign, championed by college marketing practitioners, will spotlight the vital role of Scotland's colleges, and we encourage everyone to actively participate on social media using the hashtag #LoveScotlandsColleges.

In addition to this exciting campaign, we have several leadership programmes open to applicants, including our esteemed Executive Leadership Series, designed for skill-building and networking, allowing participants the flexibility to attend specific workshops or follow the entire series.

We continue to offer a wide range of impactful Courses, Events and practice-focused Research to support your professional practice. Take a moment and have a look at what's on offer below and on CDN’s website.
Marie Hendry, Chief Executive, CDN
#LoveScotlandsColleges
Scotland's National College Digital Campaign


To celebrate the outstanding innovation, hard work and best practice that takes place across the sector every day, organised by the CDN Marketing and Communications Network, our collaborative #LoveScotlandsColleges campaign will launch on
Monday 12 February 2024.

The week-long digital campaign highlights the importance and strength of Scotland’s colleges, promoting examples, both national and local, of how colleges support students, the economy, businesses, communities and staff.

The campaign encourages all college staff, businesses, local communities and stakeholders to get involved with the campaign on social media by using #LoveScotlandsColleges.

To support you with this campaign, we've created a Marketing Toolkit which includes; campaign overview, suggested copy, news story and design assets.

We would love your support to make this campaign the best #LoveScotlandsColleges week yet.
CDN Executive Leadership Series 2023-24

Developed and hosted by CDN’s leadership lead Valerie Jackman, our Executive Leadership Series supports participants to build their skills and network, with the option to attend specific workshops or take part in the whole series. The 11 workshops are designed to offer choice and flexibility.

To find out how the series can work best for you, please contact valerie.jackman@cdn.ac.uk.
Coaching Skills for Managers Programme

Elevate your leadership with our Coaching Skills for Managers Programme. Tailored for current and aspiring managers, this specialised course empowers you with effective coaching strategies for leadership and team development.

When: Monday 15 April & Monday 29 April 2024
Where: Stirling
Cost for both workshops: £200

We also offer this course to colleges at a cost of £3000 for 15 participants. In this instance the facilitator will travel to the college to deliver the course.
New Research Report: Digital Progression in Scotland’s Colleges


This new report researched and written by our CDN Research Associate Marc Fleming of UCEM, examines digital progression in Scotland’s colleges in recent years. Through qualitative case study research, Marc highlights some of the key areas in which colleges are enhancing their digital practice and offers reflections on how digital progress can be sustained in the future.
New 'Ideation: Illuminations' Campaign

Uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary with our new 'Ideation: Illuminations', a LinkedIn series designed exclusively for college staff to amplify creative thinking. This series offers a range of different techniques and approaches in weekly bite sized chunks, designed to stimulate creative and lateral thinking habits, with a view to encouraging college staff to approach course design and delivery from fresh perspectives.

Keep you eyes peeled on our LinkedIn to join the conversation.
#EqualityMatters Digest

We want to help you put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of all you do, so we have developed a monthly #EqualityMatters digest, signposting you to related events, information and resources.

January is... Focusing on Building Strong Relationships

Click the image below for infographic:
Watch this space for February's focus on LGBTQ+ Inclusive Pedagogies
Partner News:
Supporting our Learners to Thrive 

With the cost-of-living crisis requiring Scotland’s learners to balance competing demands on their time, Dr Kyrsten Black (SRUC) is hosting the second QAA 'Supporting our Learners to Thrive' discussion series.

This event will focus on how providers can make the experience more equitable for learners in these challenging times, with practical advice based on the latest research and examples of real impact.

By attending this event, practitioners will get practical examples of actions and adjustments providers are making to support students that they can bring to their own institution.
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