Alastair Sim

Formerly Director of @uni_scot, now in a portfolio career!

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

@uni_scot Thanks @uni_scot it’s been a blast!

[Universities Scotland @uni_scot]

It was the launch of Scotland: Beyond Net Zero tonight with founding partners @UofGlasgow & @EdinburghUni & 4 more uni partners. Achieving Net Zero is essential, as is collaboration, but the means to get there must boost productivity to stay on track to the end goal.

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

This is a great opportunity to help to create a fairer, more prosperous society. Prosper are a brilliant group of passionate and committed members and staff - please step forward.

[Prosper @ProsperScot]

Last chance to apply for a position on our Board or Policy Committee.

We're looking for representatives from our member organisations to fill positions on our governing bodies.

Show your commitment to a prosperous Scotland:
https://t.co/JFXiLmj1DT

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

Really pleased to see you recognised in this way @mspliz, it’s richly deserved.

[Liz Smith CBE @282liz]

Thank you for so many kind words. Being awarded a CBE is a very great privilege and l hope it also reflects the dedication of all those volunteers across Scotland with whom l have worked and who do so much to ensure sporting opportunities are there for everyone.@scotsportassoc

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

We are lucky these students want to study here and should make sure they feel welcome 🫂

Read our Chief Exec @viviennestern make the case on pg.24 of today’s Times

https://t.co/l37mFcGmci

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

This is a great opportunity to help build a better, fairer, more prosperous nation!

[Prosper @ProsperScot]

We are looking for enthusiastic representatives from our member organisations to join our Board of Directors and our Policy Committee.

Show your commitment to collaborating across government, business and civil society for a prosperous Scotland.

https://t.co/JFXiLmj1DT

[Prosper @ProsperScot]

We are looking for enthusiastic representatives from our member organisations to join our Board of Directors and our Policy Committee.

Show your commitment to collaborating across government, business and civil society for a prosperous Scotland.

https://t.co/JFXiLmj1DT

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

"I met fantastic people, inspiring lecturers, had tremendous opportunities and even made world news!"

Cheryl grew up in care and was a single mother of 2 when she came to @AbertayUni to study cybersecurity 🖥️

Universities open a world of opportunities👇
https://t.co/zTa5mOnstA

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

This is a great opportunity to help @ProsperScot build prosperity that works for the common good

[Sara Thiam @ProsperScotCEO]

Care about Scotland and want to see it benefit from the right kind of growth? If so we'd love to hear from you... https://t.co/LKb22XXgtx

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

There's so much power in many sectors coming together who want the best for people and prosperity: I'm proud to be part of @ProsperScot's mission.

[Prosper @ProsperScot]

Prosper is truly unique with all industries and sectors represented within our membership base.

Join today https://t.co/TCSuebllep

[Universities Scotland @uni_scot]

🆕We welcome the recognition by the UK Government of universities as wealth generators through spin-outs and the Government's support outside of the Golden Triangle.

We look forward to seeing the ways in which the £20 million investment will foster more spin-outs.

[Universities Scotland @uni_scot]

👩‍💻Huge congratulations to @UofGlasgow, @UniStrathclyde and @SRUC for their @QAPrizes success, documenting the depth and breadth of innovation taking place across HEIs in Scotland

[Scottish Funding Council @ScotFundCouncil]

Universities across Scotland are able to turn their research into local benefits in areas like education, health and the arts - many of these benefits are felt within a 15 mile radius of the campus.

Read more in today's new report from @RANDEurope

👉https://t.co/hwDdJp2z5w

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

Lots of great resources here showing how @uni_scot institutions are driving the economy and building a better society through research and innovation. And brilliant evidence too about how @scotgov can make a top investment in economic growth and jobs creation by backing research!

[Scottish Funding Council @ScotFundCouncil]

3 new reports show the benefits of Scottish university research on people's lives here and around the world https://t.co/PJdJAKoPz6

Our video gives you an expert walk through of the findings and what they mean for the future.
https://t.co/Zf0xt0I7Mv

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

Great to hear this from @HumzaYousaf. I’m proud to be part of @ProsperScot’s work to create inclusive prosperity. We bring industry together with academia, public sector, third sector and trade unions in a unique alliance to achieve that.

[Prosper @ProsperScot]

“I don’t think there’s an organisation like it across the UK that brings together so many different industries. The Scottish Government looks forward to continuing to work with Prosper.”

First Minister, @HumzaYousaf, shares his support as we take this next step in our journey.

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

I'm really proud as a Board member to be part of SCDI's rebrand as @ProsperScot. Let's get on with building an inclusive and prosperous nation!

[Prosper @ProsperScot]

Formerly known as…Today is the day we, the Scottish Council for Development & Industry, reveals our new look and our new name. The result is Prosper. We hope you love our #newbrand as much as we do #economicgrowthforScotland

https://t.co/ozGeVyTMFU

[Universities Scotland @uni_scot]

🆕Yesterday, we were at the @CommonsScotAffs highlighting:
🧪world-leading research in science and innovation
🔬opportunities with businesses for collaboration
💷 the need for funding for research in Scotland

Watch the session below: https://t.co/8KkbXZSok9

[Universities Scotland @uni_scot]

🆕Over the weekend, we were at the L’Etudiant Study Abroad Fair which took place in Paris with @ConnectedScotl1 to promote Scotland internationally. You can read a fantastic blog from our international team detailing the Fair below⬇️ https://t.co/TWZ7GiIHE4

[Scottish Government France @ScotGovFrance]

Notre Vice-première ministre @ShonaRobison a rencontré les 9 universités écossaises présentes au @letudiantsalon aujourd'hui à Paris.

Une occasion d'échanger sur la coopération franco-écossaise dans les domaines universitaires, culturelles et artistiques avec @AnneDunc 🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Alastair Sim @AlastairSimUS]

Important words from @uni_scot member @UofGVC. Scotland’s economy is boosted by research and innovation, with £8m of economic impact from every £1m invested. @scotgov can choose to power this by passing on in full Regional Innovation Fund money announced by UK Gov this week.

[Anton Muscatelli @AntonMuscatelli]

Shared my thoughts in @heraldscotland today on how to improve R&D funding for Scotland. Core research and knowledge exchange funding has increased at a greater rate in England while in Scotland funding hasn’t kept pace with that:

https://t.co/j3Ls7rJMq8

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