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Amazing campus at UHI Inverness Looking forward to a guided tour after the second workshop this afternoon CDN

Do you work at one of Scotland’s colleges? Do you want to make college more inclusive for Scotland’s unpaid student #carers? Find out more about the digital training resource we have created with CDN 👉 bit.ly/2SNV06P

🎉 We’ve launched the refreshed Care Experience & Corporate Parenting in Colleges module! Developed with Who Cares? Scotland , it centres lived experience and supports staff in their role as Corporate Parents. 📘 Available via your college’s VLE. 📩 Want access? [email protected]

This is very welcome to see, especially in the 10 year anniversary of the Corporate Parenting legislation!

✍️ Write On! – A Day to Follow Your Curiosity Join CDN for a full day of writing, thinking & creative freedom — no pressure, just possibilities. ✨ With special guest Robin Ince! Write deep. Write free. Write on! 📅 Explore more & register: bit.ly/4l5Dgvq

A fantastic opportunity for college staff 👇

💡 Week 9 of #IdeationIlluminations is here! CDN’s Jo Turbitt invites you to explore: 🎩 De Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats 🎩—a fresh take on course design & creative problem-solving. Unlock new perspectives! 🌟 🎦 Watch video below: #ThinkingHats #CreativeThinking #Innovation

🎉 Big news! We’re thrilled to welcome SQA as ✨Title Sponsor✨ of this year’s CDN #CollegeAwards! 🏆 Delighted to have you on board to celebrate the innovation, talent & achievements across Scotland’s colleges! 🌟 🔗Award entries close next Thurs! cdn.ac.uk/college-awards…

⏳ Less than 1 week to go! Enter the CDN College Awards 2025 now and showcase the talent, innovation and achievement in your college. 🌟 New Changemakers Award 🗓️ Deadline: 26 June 👉 Submit now: cdn.ac.uk/college-awards… #CollegeAwards🏆

🚀 Choose College returns 14 July! Celebrating Scotland’s colleges & inspiring future learners. Share your story with #ChooseCollege and help spread the word! 📥 Download our Marketing Toolkit to get involved cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/

⏰ Only 2 days to go! The countdown is on for the #CollegeAwards 2025 entry deadline – Thursday 26 June at 5 PM! Celebrate talent, innovation & impact across Scotland’s colleges. Enter now for your chance to shine! 🌟 📝 Submit here: cdn.ac.uk/college-awards…

Your June CDN Update is here! It's packed with exciting content, including: ➡️ New Care Experience and Corporate Parenting Module ➡️ Elevate LT Programme - Coming Soon ➡️ #CollegeCollege Returns ...and more! Read it here: conta.cc/3FRU3mX

💡 It’s Week 10—the final week of our #IdeationIlluminations campaign! CDN’s Jo Turbitt shares a fresh perspective in a new video on Metaphorical Analysis and how it can unlock deeper insights in course design. 🎦Watch now: #MetaphoricalAnalysis #Innovation #ResearchMethods

Could your expertise in the areas of audit and risk help us in our role as Scotland’s tertiary education and research authority? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We’re currently looking for a new external member for our Audit & Risk Committee tinyurl.com/4zf7axs7🗓️17 July

📢 Mark your calendars! The Choose College campaign launches 14 July. Help us showcase the power of Scotland’s colleges. Use #ChooseCollege & download the toolkit to support. Let’s inspire the next generation! 🔗cdn.ac.uk/choose-college/

Please support by sharing with your learners or networks 📢 Skills Development Scotland are gathering young people’s views on career services, support, entrepreneurship and more through their Pupil Voice 2025 survey, closing 11 July! Find out more below 👇

WOW! You’ve smashed it with a record-breaking 196 entries for #CollegeAwards 2025 – our biggest EVER! 🔥 What’s next: ☀️ Judging: Over summer 📢 Shortlist drops: September 🎊 Big night: 4 December Mark your calendars – it’s going to be epic! 🏆 cdn.ac.uk/college-awards…

🗳️ Less than a year to the Scottish election – are you ready to influence change? Join our Effective Political Engagement & Influencing masterclasses for college leaders, in partnership with Colleges Scotland 💻 Online: bit.ly/4jGbJPY 🏢 In-person: bit.ly/4jJCVyj

🌈 From tap shoes to ideation – a powerful reflection on courage, creativity, and being true to yourself. In our latest blog, Jo Turbitt (CDN's Insight & Innovation Partner) explores authenticity, bold thinking & the joy of “messy ideas.” 💡 📖 Read now: bit.ly/44wVYoW