Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland was formed in 1992 as the Committee of Scottish Higher Education Principals (COSHEP) adopting its current name in 2000, when Universities UK was also formed.^[1] It represents 16 Universities and three other higher education institutions in Scotland. The Convener serves a two-year term of office. As of 2012, this post is held by Prof Pete Downes, principal of the University of Dundee. The director of the permanent staff is Alastair Sim.

Members

The following are members:^[2]

Aberdeen

• University of Aberdeen
• Robert Gordon University

Dundee

• Abertay University
• University of Dundee

Edinburgh

• University of Edinburgh
• Edinburgh Napier University
• Heriot-Watt University
• Queen Margaret University

Glasgow

• University of Glasgow
• Glasgow Caledonian University
• Glasgow School of Art
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• University of Strathclyde

St Andrews

• University of St Andrews

Stirling

• University of Stirling

Multiple Cities

• Open University in Scotland
• Scotland's Rural College
• University of the Highlands and Islands
• University of the West of Scotland

See also

• Universities UK
• List of universities in Scotland

References

External links

• Website

Universities in Scotland History Medieval Early modern Eighteenth century Nineteenth century Twentieth century Ancient (pre-1600) University of St Andrews University of Glasgow University of Aberdeen University of Edinburgh Red brick (pre-1890) University of Dundee Plate-glass (1960s) Heriot-Watt University University of Stirling University of Strathclyde Modern (1992 on) Robert Gordon University Glasgow Caledonian University Edinburgh Napier University Abertay University University of the West of Scotland Queen Margaret University University of the Highlands and Islands Distance learning The Open University in Scotland Other institutions of higher education Glasgow School of Art Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Scotland's Rural College Category