Centre for Teaching Excellence opens in Scotland

A new Centre for Teaching Excellence has been launched at the University of Glasgow, which will support research and innovation within the profession, as part of ongoing work to reform and improve Scotland’s education system.

The Glasgow base will be complemented by a further two hubs at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye (Gaelic education) and in Dumfries (Rural and remote education and learning for sustainability). There will be up to 40 secondment opportunities for teachers across the country, to support the work of all three research hubs.

Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: “I am determined to help improve learning and teaching across the country to make sure Scotland’s children and young people achieve the best they possibly can.

“The launch of this centre of excellence is a significant step in our education reform journey. It will work with teachers, to meet their needs and help them deliver truly excellent learning and teaching.

“This is why we worked in partnership with teachers and professional associations to develop the Centre’s objectives, to put Scotland at the forefront of taking innovative research into teaching practice.

“This facility provides an opportunity for teachers to come together, collaborate and shape the future of Scottish education.”

The Centre, backed by £4 million of Government investment in 2025-26, will support teachers to engage with the best research and evidence to improve their teaching practice. This will include learning in relation to areas of priority identified by teachers, stakeholders and what we know already from a number of reports on Scottish education.