Join us at our upcoming event, with Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland

Human trafficking is one of the most misunderstood and growing crimes in Scotland. It is 'Hidden in Plain sight' - happening near us all. SOHTIS is excited to be leading an introduction to human trafficking session on November 21st for @SCAPPScot. buff.ly/3sfSOaf

A brilliant visit to the Abertay University team and venue on Friday - have you checked out the call for papers for the EAN Conference yet? ean.abertay.ac.uk #ean2024

Call for Proposals is open for EAN 2024 hosted by Abertay University in collaboration with ScappScot! Call for Proposals close on Wednesday 24th January. #ean2024 sway.office.com/xVGvsvGeqFYPTz…

NEW on Wonkhe: Scotland's commissioner for fair access John McKendrick introduces his first annual report on access to university for socio-economically disadvantaged groups McKendrick_GCU wonkhe.com/blogs/recommen…

Thanks to SCAPP practitioners - Ruth Feather & Alan Waddell University of Stirling Neil Shaw University of Strathclyde Natalie Smith University of Glasgow Rachel Davidge University of St Andrews and Sofia Khan The Robertson Trust who came to our 1st Connect w Coffee event of 2024. Hope to C you again #wideningparticipation

Yesterday we launched our SCAPP New Practitioner Network 2024! Co-facilitated by Nicola Kennedy from Edinburgh Napier University and aims to build the confidence, knowledge and networks of practitioners new to the access and participation sector. Read more: fairaccess.scot/new-practition…

delighted to have attend the Hub for Success event tonight celebrating 5 years of supporting care experienced people in universities and colleges in SE Scotland access and stay in and return to education.

SCAPP is saddened to hear of the closure of Stand Alone, who leave an important legacy of advocacy and positive change for students in HE who are estranged from their families. Read the statement from Stand Alone, below:

Could you give up an hour for lent and get involved in our Weaving 1000 Scarves project? Not sure it's your thing? Here's what other people have said about their experience. Get your weaving kit here: buff.ly/3JVLtCy #weaving1000scarves #endhumantrafficking

SCAPP are proud to join the @StandAloneHE #eslegacypledge. SCAPP commits to continue supporting our Widening Access and Widening Participation colleagues, who in turn support #estrangedstudents in their own organisations and institutions.

Interested in refugees' access to Higher Education in Scotland? Join this City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 & ScappScot event online on the 13th of May, and hear from the team at University of Dundee about their plans for supporting refugees during the next few years. bit.ly/3xvWerw

The European Access Network Conference Programme is now available.ean.abertay.ac.uk Book your place now as we look forward to seeing you all in Dundee in June. Abertay University European Access Network QAA Scotland Scottish Funding Council CDN sparqs ScappScot

🚨UCAS has announced that FSM students will no longer have to pay to apply for university 🚨 We're pleased that one of the financial barriers to accessing HE is being removed for students facing disadvantage. Read here: ucas.com/corporate/news… #WideningParticipation

We are ready and standing by to welcome delegates to the European Access Network! Tuesday & Wednesday we will welcome over 260 delegates from 13 countries! Registration also opens between 2-5pm today! Let’s do this….. #EAN2024

The SCAPP team have arrived in Dundee, ready for the European Access Network Conference! We look forward to seeing you there #EAN2024

⭐️FAIR ACCESS EXPO 2024 A huge thanks to everyone who attended our Fair Access Expo last week. You can view more photos from the day on our Flickr 📸flickr.com/photos/transit… #FAExpo #FairAccess #Scotland (Transitions)

It's an busy week for SCAPP! Our colleagues Alice Smith from LEAPS1996 and Dr Tara Webster-Deakin are today sharing practice, learnings and developments of our Accreditation Scheme for WP professionals at the NEON Symposium.