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SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
http://www.sqa.org.uk/Last activity: 22.05.2025
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Trusted experts in qualification and assessment design, we are the national accreditation and awarding body in Scotland and also Ofqual recognised. We use our extensive experience to work in partnership with schools, colleges, universities and industry, in the UK and internationally. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to offer industry-leading, internationally-recognised qualifications by providing a level of service that works every step of the way.
Location: United Kingdom, Scotland
Employees: 1001-5000
Mentions in press and media 8
| Date | Title | Description |
| 22.05.2025 | West Lothian Council Confirms Data Stolen in Cyber-attack | West Lothian Council has confirmed that cyber criminals stole “personal or sensitive” data during a ransomware attack on its education network. The local authority is now contacting parents, carers, and education staff to inform them of the... |
| 16.05.2025 | A New Dawn for Stornoway: The Technology and Innovation Centre | In the heart of Stornoway, a new chapter begins. The Technology and Innovation Centre at UHI North, West and Hebrides has officially opened its doors, fueled by a £2.3 million investment. This isn’t just a building; it’s a beacon of hope fo... |
| 15.05.2025 | £2.3M Technology and Innovation Centre Opens in Stornoway | A new Technology and Innovation Centre has been officially opened at UHI North, West and Hebrides’ Stornoway campus following a £2.3 million investment. As well as increasing the college’s capacity for on-campus learners, the new Centre wil... |
| 10.03.2025 | Scottish Qualifications Authority Investigating a Data Breach | The Scottish Qualifications Authority has confirmed to DIGIT that they are investigating a cyber-incident after more than 17,000 files related to the organisation were made available on a dark web forum on Saturday, March 8 at 3.20pm. The f... |
| 15.02.2022 | SQA Email Attacks Hit Record 3.5m High Last Year After Omicron | SQA email attacks utilising the Omicron variant hit a record 3.5 million high in December 2021, according to new figures. Data obtained by think tank Parliament Street established the number of malicious emails blocked by the SQA, between N... |
| 30.08.2017 | DIGIT Movers and Shakers: August 2017 | NEW HIRES Eden Scott Scottish recruitment firm Eden Scott is bolstering its Sciences, Manufacturing and Technology sector team with four new starts. Lyn Smith has joined the Glasgow office as senior consultant after relocating from Northern... |
| 24.08.2017 | Nearly a Quarter of Scottish Adults Lack Basic Digital Skills | 21% of Scottish adults still do not have basic digital skills, according to new research published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO). Conducted in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland, the finding... |
| 17.08.2017 | Digital Skills: Aligning Education with Industry Requirement | Industry has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, driven by technological progression and market disruption, and we need to make sure the skills pipeline evolves accordingly. As a country, there is a clear requirement to ensure that p... |