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Claire McPherson

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Claire McPherson

Claire McPherson became Director of Universities Scotland on 25 March 2024, joining from the Scottish government.

Claire has worked in various roles in over a decade of service in the Scottish government, including: constitutional policy and engagement in the lead up to the 2014 independence referendum; cross-government strategy and Programme for Government delivery; deputy head of First Minister policy and delivery unit; public sector reform; community empowerment; third sector strategic lead; population and migration strategy.

Prior to the Scottish government, Claire served as Deputy Director of Policy at the Scottish Funding Council. She also has ten years in a variety of roles at the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.

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    Scotland’s universities still have another budget to contend with

    With one budget out of the way, attention now turns to the Scottish government’s decisions ahead of December. Claire McPherson walks us through what it means for higher education in Scotland