A practical toolkit to strengthen college responses to gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment College Development Network (CDN) & Colleges Scotland have recently launched a new toolkit to strengthen college responses to gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment. The toolkit was developed in partnership with colleges, students’ associations, and specialist organisations with expertise in GBV prevention and support …
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Report: Colleges’ approach to tackling Gender Based Violence and Harassment
Colleges Scotland and College Development Network recently released the findings of their survey report ‘Colleges’ approach to tackling Gender Based Violence and Harassment’. Since January 2023, they have worked together to explore how the Scottish college sector addresses gender based violence (GBV) and harassment. This report presents the outcomes of the survey and offers essential …
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a global initiative that challenges misconceptions about neurodivergence while promoting inclusion, acceptance, and understanding. For 2025, CDN’s EDI Strategic Network have launched the campaign ‘Celebrating Neurodiversity in Action’. It runs from 17-23 March and is aimed at engaging students, staff, and the wider community through educational resources, interactive activities, podcasts and inspiring stories. As …
Empowering Students: The Fight Against Sextortion and Human Trafficking
College Development Network are hosting an online event focusing on raising awareness and combating sextortion and human trafficking in Scotland’s college and university communities. You will learn more on the topic and find out about resources and how you can support students in this situation. SMHA project participants may want to consider including learning from …
CDN event: Getting started on the trauma informed journey
‘Getting Started on the Trauma Informed Journey’ is the first in a series of webinars hosted by College Development Network (CDN). The webinar series designed to offer insight and expertise and shared opportunities to discuss best practice across the college sector. As they build a Community of Practice and begin work on embedding Trauma Informed …
