Hold the date… UCU Scotland along with the other campus trade unions are hosting a conference provisionally titled ‘Reimagining the University’ on Thursday 9 October 2014 at the John McIntyre Centre in Edinburgh University.  The full agenda is still being brought together but Cabinet Secretary for Education, Mike Russell, and Chair of the Scottish Funding Council, Professor Alice Brown, have confirmed that they will be speaking.  The conference will examine various issues including the purpose and funding of higher education in Scotland along with governance issues and academic freedom.  Further information on the conference and how to book will follow but if you’re interested in attending this conference please mark the date in your diary and e-mail mmathison@ucu.org.uk to ensure details on how to book are sent direct to you.