Former Chief Transformation Officer at New College Lanarkshire, now retired. Still passionate about FE in Scotland. Posts and opinions are my own.
Joined April 2009
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4 Mar 2025
Had an amazing time at this event! The HND students at @NCLanarkshire @NewCLanArts brought Shakespeare to life in such a fresh and engaging way. A great reminder that Shakespeare is a challenge every actor should take on. Hope this is just the start of many more! #Shakespeare
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4 Oct 2024
I enjoyed a highly entertaining evening @NCLanarkshire #coatbridge campus last night when @reallorraine received her honorary fellowship of the College in support of the NCL foundation.
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30 May 2024
I was delighted to attend the opening night of the @NCLanarkshire HNC/D Art & Design exhibition “Trajectory” at the Pipe Factory, Glasgow. Excellent standard of work from highly talented students. @NCLStudentVoice #art #design
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28 Mar 2024
Today, after 33 years, first as a lecturer at Motherwell College and now as New College Lanarkshire's Chief Transformation Officer, I retire.
It has been a privilege to have helped Bring Education Closer to so many students in Lanarkshire.
@NCLanarkshire #retirement
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9 Mar 2024
Delighted to be attending the @NCLanarkshire graduation ceremonies at our #coatbridge Campus. Congratulations to all our graduates on their success @NCLStudentVoice
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16 Nov 2023
It’s also been excellent to see @NCLanarkshire and @Glasgow_Clyde representing the sector as organisers for the national competitions in Digital Construction and Cyber Security.
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14 Nov 2023
I am having “great expectations” for this performance tonight by our @NCLanarkshire HND Acting students at #coatbridge campus. Really looking forward to it. @NewCLanArts
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29 Oct 2023
Inspirational short film about a truly inspirational place @MatthewSmithGLA @annbaxter60_ann @NCLanarkshire
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2 Jul 2023
Could not agree more with this ⬇️
heraldscotland.com/politics/…
"(College) students are essential to driving Scotland’s progress and economic recovery in the post-pandemic landscape, creating not just the workforce of today, but the workforce of the future."
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13 Jun 2023
E-Sports Summer Activities ☀️🎮
Starting this month, our e-sports summer school will take place two days per week, running until the end of July.
Take part in weekly competitions, team events and develop your e-sports brand!
Find out more & sign up today: ow.ly/uxFO50OLTRS
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13 Jun 2023
Great to be hosting @worldskillsuk competitions @NCLanarkshire today. ITST, NSA and NIT. We’ll done to all students taking part. @WorldSkillsUKSc
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25 May 2023
Attending the preview night of @NCLanarkshire HND Photography exhibition at @SummerleeMuseum Very impressive work on display. Highly talented photographers. Public viewing from tomorrow until 25 June.
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24 May 2023
Wow!! What an energetic performance of Romeo & Juliet from our @NCLanarkshire 40 Professional Dance Performance students. Absolutely fabulous talent. @NewCLanArts #Dance
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17 Apr 2023
Would you like to complete an HNC before you leave school?
We are working in partnership with @nlancouncil & @UniWestScotland offering pupils starting S6 in August the opportunity to do an HNC.
This week we are hosting information sessions, ow.ly/bxS250NKNsI👈
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31 Mar 2023
Looking forward to the launch of the @NCLanarkshire Foundation this evening at our #coatbridge campus. Should be a great show.
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25 Mar 2023
Another great open day @NCLanarkshire This week at our Coatbridge campus. Fantastic atmosphere and lots of visitors. Great to be here.
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18 Mar 2023
@NCLanarkshire Open Day at Cumbernauld Campus in full swing. A great community event with plenty of activities for all the family. Delighted to attend.
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9 Mar 2023
It was great to attend the @NCLanarkshire Scottish Apprenticeship Awards ceremony this evening. Congratulations to all our talented apprentices. @apprentice_scot
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23 Feb 2023
We were delighted to host @smartstems_ event at our Motherwell campus today. Hundreds of secondary pupils from local schools attended an action-packed day full of #STEM workshops. 🔬🧪🔭
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