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Motion · S6M-01299 · 20 Sep 2021

Scottish Education Success

Lodged by John Mason Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the University of St Andrews after being named as the UK’s best university in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022; notes that this is the first time that neither the University of Oxford nor the University of Cambridge has held the top spot; further congratulates the University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde and University of Aberdeen for achieving a place in the Top 20; acknowledges that Scottish universities account for 12% of all the UK’s universities, but 20% of the top 20; recognises that these inclusions on the list follow one of the most challenging years for all levels of the education system due to the COVID-19 pandemic; wishes all Scottish universities the best for the year ahead and thanks them for embodying the world leading education that Scotland is renowned for across the globe.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.