The Scottish government has announced the appointment of a new Minister for Higher and Further Education as part of a major cabinet overhaul. The new candidate was announced by the current specialist John Swinney - Ben Macpherson, a member of the Scottish Parliament for Northern Edinburgh and Leith, became a minister.
The duties and current work directions of the new official include:
- Development of the quality of educational programs,
- Increasing access to higher education,
- Support for scientific research,
- Strengthening international cooperation,
- Ensuring the financial stability of educational institutions.
Representatives of the education sector are already commenting on the appointment of the new minister: most of them are ready for future cooperation and constructive dialogue with Macpherson.
