Welcome to the website of sparqs (student partnerships in quality Scotland), funded by the Scottish Funding Council.
Key sparqs models
sparqs' Easter bank holidays closing
Please note that the sparqs office is closed on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April 2026 for the Easter bank holidays. While the office is closed, you can leave a message via the website or leave a voicemail on our answerphone (0131 622…
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sparqs is recruiting student Associate Trainers for 2026-27
sparqs 2026-27 Associate Trainer recruitment is open for applications! The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 11th May 2026. Calling all student reps! Do you have experience as a course/apprentice or other representative role? Will you be a student or apprentice…
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That's Quality! 2026 is open for bookings!
We are pleased to announce that our annual That's Quality! programme for student officers and students’ association staff is now open for summer 2026 bookings! The full programme now comprises the self-study module and the extended residential event: The online self-study module…
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10 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026
This event is part of a two-part programme: The online self-study module should be completed prior to…
Read more...Planning for the year ahead
12 May 2026
sparqs’ Tertiary Advisory Group (STAG) will meet in person on Tuesday 12th May 2026 with the…
Read more...sparqs is recruiting student Associate Trainers for 2026-27
sparqs 2026-27 Associate Trainer recruitment is open for applications - deadline 9am, Monday 11th May 2026! Calling all student reps! Do you have experience as a course/apprentice or other representative role? Will you be a student or apprentice during 2026-27? ....if so, and you…
Read More...That's Quality! 2026 is open for bookings!
We are pleased to announce that our annual That's Quality! programme for student officers and students’ association staff is now open for summer 2026 bookings! The full programme now comprises the self-study module and the extended residential event: The online self-study module…
Read More...Reminder: sparqs is recruiting for a Development Consultant!
A reminder that we are currently recruiting for a Development Consultant to join our staff team. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 13th April 2026. sparqs is a charity funded by the Scottish Funding Council to work with Scotland's…
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