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• SQA congratulates former Director Dr. Gill Stewart on OBE Honour

  SQA's offers its warmest congratulations to our former Director of Qualifications Development, Dr. Gill Stewart, who has been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King's Birthday Honours list.. 

• SQA publishes new guidance on use of Artificial Intelligence in qualifications assessment

  SQA has published guidance on acceptable use of GenAI tools in assessments for the 2025-26 session. 

• SQA exams begin for 132,000 learners across Scotland

  SQA exams begin this week for tens of thousands of learners across Scotland, who will sit assessments for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses.

• SQA reflects on another year of giving back to communities

  SQA has published its final Responsible Business Annual Review, celebrating the many ways its colleagues have delivered for SQA’s communities during the organisation’s final year.

• Cumbernauld training provider offers insights into positive progression pathways

  SQA Interim Chief Executive John Booth met with Competence Matters Ltd - a Cumbernauld-based training provider in the construction industry - to get an insight into the issues and opportunities facing the sector.