Linking up to Know-How and Universities in Scotland
Why do universities matter?
Scotland has a huge knowledge economy, so the role universities and research centres have to play is particularly invaluable. Universities are important in building bridges between businesses, science and government and bringing together all the expertise in an area to boost wealth in the nation and region, and quality of life. They also play a key role in enhancing the country's international reputation.
Universities Scotland represents and campaigns for the Scottish higher education sector, thereby helping to contribute to the economic, social and cultural needs of Scotland. The sector is important to Scotland's economy and the employment opportunities within it:
- The overall income from higher education in Scotland is £1.4 billion
- In 2001-2002, there were over 180,000 students studying in the sector; 28% of these were part time, 17% were postgraduate and 11% came from outside the UK.
- The sector employs over 30,000 people directly. When you take into account all the jobs created because of higher education, one in 40 jobs have been created by the higher education sector.
- Higher education institutions bring in over ã150 million to the Scottish economy from overseas.
Research, development and skills development are all key to remaining competitive and staying ahead.
Is your boss aware of the expertise available in the universities in the region? | In areas such as biological science, electrical and electronic engineering, hospital-based clinical subjects and computer science, the quality of research outstrips the remainder in the UK on average. |
Check out What can a university do for your company for greater insight into how your organisation can work closely with your local higher education institution. | Worldwide, Scotland 's academics produce 1% of research publications, so Scotland ranks 3rd for the number of research publications published per person. |
So tap into your local university's expertise – it could provide that vital link between your employing organisation staying still and moving on to success.
