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Scottish universities get share of £60m funding boost

Universities’ group welcomes additional money for further and higher education

Universities in Scotland have welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement of an additional £60 million in Covid-related consequential funding for research and innovation.

In a budget statement on 16 February, finance secretary Kate Forbes announced a further £60m for further and higher education: £40m to “help colleges and universities maintain research activity, protect jobs and help students” and £20m “additional capital to boost research and knowledge exchange”.

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