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.

Universities Scotland
Formation1992, renamed 2000
HeadquartersUniversities Scotland Holyrood Park House 106 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS
Location
Membership
19 higher education institutions
Convener
Professor Pete Downes
Key people
Director: Alastair Sim
Staff
13
Websitehttp://www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/

Members

The following are members:[2]

Aberdeen

Dundee

Edinburgh

Glasgow

St Andrews

Stirling

Multiple Cities

See also

References

  1. "Our Organisation: Universities Scotland". Universities UK. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  2. "Universities Scotland: members". Universities Scotland. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
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