Archive News

• Cyber Scotland Week 2020 - SQA introduces latest Cyber Security qualification

  (17 FEB 2020)

  The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Cyber Security has been added to SQA’s portfolio of Cyber Security courses.

• SQA helps Dalkeith pupils get work ready

  (05 FEB 2020)

  SQA volunteers are delivering a series of employability workhops in schools across Edinburgh and Midlothian.

• Edinburgh College students wow SQA during week-long design challenge

  (17 JAN 2020)

• College innovation celebrated at CDN Awards

  (22 NOV 2019)

  SQA sponsored the 'Essential Skills' award.

• SQA's Modern Apprentices take home trophy with their winning community project

  (22 NOV 2019)

• Cyber Security teaching celebrated at awards

  (21 NOV 2019)

  SQA sponsored the 'Cyber Security Teacher of the Year' category.

• Apprenticeships take centre stage at awards

  (11 NOV 2019)

  SQA sponsored the 'Large Employer of the Year' Award at the 2019 Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.

• Glasgow teenagers get taste of working life

  (29 OCT 2019)

  The young people spent a morning at SQA thanks to the MCR Pathway's Talent Taster programme.

• Digital technology celebrated at awards

  (25 OCT 2019)

  SQA presented the Education & Training Award at the Herald Digital Business Awards.

• Highfliers Lauren and Andi celebrate after Harvard experience

  (22 OCT 2019)

  Students Andi Stannard, and Lauren Tenn Mills have successfully completed their Harvard Summer School Placement.

• SQA recognises innovative employers at Herald Diversity Awards

  (10 OCT 2019)

  We attended the awards as sponsors of the DiversityThrough Education category.

• Star Awards set to shine a light on finalists’ achievements

  (09 OCT 2019)

  The finalists for SQA Star Awards 2019 have been announced.

• SQA collaboration shortlisted for top award

  (07 OCT 2019)

  A partnership with the British Academy of Jewellery sees SQA shortlisted for a FAB Award.

• New qualification for Scotland's museums

  (07 OCT 2019)

  First of its kind qualification is paving the way for a career in the sector.

• SQA opens TICA's expanded training centre

  (26 JUL 2019)

  TICA are a national centre for thermal insulation apprenticeships. 

• SQA staff announce new charity partners

  (11 JUL 2019)

  SQA staff will fundraise for the charities over the next two years.

• Cyber Security qualifications demonstrate value of collaboration

  (01 JUL 2019)

  SQA's Cyber Security courses are proving popular with schools and colleges.

• Students are work ready with new jewellery qualifications

  (25 JUN 2019)

  SQA and the British Academy of Jewellery have developed new training courses.

• SQA fundraising efforts benefit mental health charity

  (19 JUN 2019)

  The results of fundraising activities were revealed with a cheque presentation to SAMH.

• Volunteer Managers celebrated at Midlothian Awards Ceremony

  (17 JUN 2019)

  Volunteer Midlothian's annual awards ceremony celebrates volunteering across the region.

• Renfrew High pupils put SQA exam guidance to the test

  (17 JUN 2019)

  The pupils provided feedback on how SQA shares important information relating to its qualifications.

• Excellent work in schools showcased at awards

  (06 JUN 2019)

  SQA celebrated with schools at the Scottish Education Awards.

• SQA celebrates innovation in assessment

  (12 APR 2019)

  We helped recognise best practice in the use of technology in assessment, at the International e-Assessment Awards.

• SQA helps Midlothian pupils get work ready

  (03 APR 2019)

  SQA volunteers ran an employability workshop at Newbattle High School.

• Young people Show Racism the Red Card

  (26 MAR 2019)

  SQA joined names from the world of Scottish football for the Creative Competition Awards.

• SQA recognises the ‘One to Watch’ at the Scottish Youth Parliament Awards

  (19 MAR 2019)

  We celebrated political stars of the future at the SYP Awards.

• SQA recognises Youth Worker achievements at YouthLink Scotland awards

  (18 MAR 2019)

  SQA attended as sponsors of the ‘Skills for Life’ category.

• SQA recognises rural apprentices at Lantra Scotland Awards

  (15 MAR 2019)

  We helped promote the varied career opportunities available in Scotland’s rural industries.

• SQA renews e-Assessment contract with BTL Group

  (21 FEB 2019)

  BTL Group's Surpass assessment platform provides SQA with the latest e-Assessment technology. 

• Glasgow's college stars light the city with their achievements

  (09 JAN 2019)

  Three innovative projects at Glasgow Clyde College are providing new learning opportunities for students.

• Pupils' creativity shines at exhibition

  (28 NOV 2018)

  SQA showcases the creative talents of National 1 and National 2 candidates through touring exhibition.

• Higher Vision exhibition explores Scotland through the lens of photography students

  (22 NOV 2018)

  Artwork from former Higher Photography candidates has gone on display as part of a new exhibition at The Scottish Parliament.

• Finalists set to shine at SQA Star Awards

  (31 OCT 2018)

  The awards recognise the individuals who work towards and the organisations that deliver SQA qualifications

• SQA celebrates innovation at CDN College Awards

  (30 OCT 2018)

  The achievements of staff and learners in Scotland’s colleges were recognised at the Awards.

• King’s Park pupils get work ready with SQA

  (26 OCT 2018)

  Volunteers visited Glasgow’s King’s Park Secondary School to provide pupils with valuable employability skills.

• SQA celebrates with finalists at the Herald Diversity Awards

  (12 OCT 2018)

  We were there as supporters of the Diversity in the Third Sector category.

• Results for 2018 National Courses and Awards

  (13 AUG 2018)

  The Scottish Qualifications Authority announces the results for National Courses and Awards 2018.

• SQA Board appointments

  (03 JUL 2018)

  The Scottish Government announce SQA Board of Management appointments.

• Entrepreneurial achievements celebrated at Social Enterprise Awards

  (15 JUN 2018)

  Social enterprises in schools, colleges and community groups were recognised at the ceremony.

• Volunteer Managers celebrated at Midlothian Awards Ceremony

  (14 JUN 2018)

  We presented the Volunteer Manager of the Year Award.

• SQA celebrates innovation at e-Assessment Awards

  (23 APR 2018)

  We helped recognise the positive impact of technology on assessment.

• SQA recognises rural apprentices at Lantra Scotland Awards

  (16 APR 2018)

  SQA celebrated the achievements of Scotland’s top trainees in the rural sector.

• Forth Valley partnership sees pupils gain Police Studies qualification

  (11 APR 2018)

  School pupils are getting an early taste of life in the police thanks to a unique partnership 

• SilverNote Music project showcases students' creative flair

  (03 APR 2018)

  Innovative project at NESCol is allowing students to share their creative talents with the local community.

• SQA recognises Youth Worker achievements at YouthLink Scotland awards

  (16 MAR 2018)

  SQA attended the event as sponsors of the ‘Skills for Life’ category.

• SQA Modern Apprenticeship Pathway scheme

  (12 MAR 2018)

  Applications for our apprenticeship scheme are now open.

• SQA supports Safer Internet Day 2018

  (06 FEB 2018)

  SQA is promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology.