Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Come and join the Scottish Student Rugby Development Group and help shape student rugby across Scotland next season.

The Scottish Student Rugby Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Rugby channels.

View the job description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to ruairidh@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Ruairidh on the email above.

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Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Be part of an excellent Scottish Student Aquatics Sport Development Group, shaping swimming for students in Scotland.

The Scottish Student Swimming Sports Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Aquatics channels.

View the job description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to jordan@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Jordan on the email above.

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Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Scottish Student Netball are recruiting for new Development Group members to support the growth and delivery of student netball in Scotland.

The Scottish Student Netball Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Netball channels.

View the job description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to jordan@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Jordan on the email above.

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Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Support the growth and development of student hockey in Scotland as part of the Scottish Student Hockey Development Group.

The Scottish Student Hockey Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Hockey channels.

View the job description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to jordan@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Jordan on the email above.

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Monday 2nd June 2025

Join the brilliant Scottish Student Triathlon Development Group as a volunteer to help support and grow the sport today! 2x roles available.

The Scottish Student Triathlon Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to ruairidh@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Ben on the email above.

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Monday 2nd June 2025

Join Scottish Student Badminton in one of 3 new roles designed to help promote and grow the game among Scotland’s students!

The Scottish Student Badminton Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Badminton channels.

View the job description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to julia@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Julia on the email above.

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Monday 2nd June 2025

Join Scottish Student Rowing and help support the sport’s growth among students in 2025/26!

The Scottish Student Rowing Sports Development Group is recruiting for a new competitions officer.

Competitions Officer

As Competitions Officer, you will work with the rest of the group to create and deliver an action plan across a range of areas including competition, workforce, club development, and publicity.

Taking a particular focus on events, you will help deliver competitions in person, ensuring a fantastic experience for all participating students.

View the role description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to stew@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Stew on the email above.

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Monday 2nd June 2025

Become an influential volunteer and support Scottish Student Shinty in delivering a fantastic season of sport! 3x roles available.

The Scottish Student Shinty Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

As Competitions Officer, you will work with the rest of the group to create and deliver an action plan across a range of areas including competition, workforce, club development, and publicity.

Taking a particular focus on events, you will help deliver competitions in person, ensuring a fantastic experience for all participating students.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

In the role of Communications Officer, you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities.

Alongside managing any public-facing social channels, you will also be on hand to help capture the action on event days, or support with finding volunteer photographers and content creators.

View the job description here.


How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to stew@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Stew on the email above.

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Wednesday 28th May 2025

Find out who has made our 21 strong list of shortlisted nominees for the 2024/25 Scottish Student Sport Awards.

Scottish Student Sport are delighted to reveal the clubs, athletes, coaches and volunteers shortlisted for the 2024/25 SSS Awards.

Our 21 shortlisted names have been whittled down from a bumper list of nominations and reflect an incredible array of efforts and achievements across the student sports world.

From Olympians and Paralympians through to volunteers who have worked tirelessly to support their sport, the nominated stars show the strength and depth of student sport across Scotland.

Nine institutions are represented across the shortlists with the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling picking up four nominations each. The college sector is represented by nominations in the Volunteer and Male Athlete categories.

The winners will be revealed at our annual Awards Dinner, taking place on Wednesday 11th June at the University of Aberdeen. We are delighted that the event will be supported by Technogym, whilst Playwaze are sponsoring our Club of the Year award.

Over the next two weeks we’ll be talking more about each of our shortlisted nominees on our social media so be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to hear about everything they’ve achieved this year.

Coach of the Year
Neil Allan – University of Edinburgh
Bradley Hay, University of Stirling
Ian Muir, University of St. Andrews

Playwaze Club of the Year
Glasgow University Trampoline Club
University of St. Andrews Football Club
University of Strathclyde Netball Club

Volunteer of the Year
Ruby McDonald – Fife College
Campbell Scott – University of Aberdeen
Grace Stirling – University of Stirling

Male Athlete of the Year
Archie Goodburn – University of Edinburgh
Ben Muncaster – Heriot-Watt University
Ben Sandilands – Scotland’s Rural College

Female Athlete of the Year
Angharad Evans – University of Stirling
Aleksandra Kalucka – University of Edinburgh
Faye Rogers – University of Aberdeen

Team of the Year
University of Edinburgh Men’s Hockey 1’s
University of St. Andrews Women’s Football 1’s
University of Stirling Women’s Swimming

Dr Rob Macpherson Award (SSS Volunteer of the Year)
Sandy Bond – SS Cycling
Marissa Jacobs – SS Volleyball
Dave Lee – SS Media Team

Honorary President’s Medal
Find out on the night!

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Wednesday 30th April 2025

Indoor Pitch @ ORIAM, Heriot-Watt University

We are pleased to announce the SS Football Men’s National Squad have their second international fixture lined up for the 24/25 season after a great run-out against an experienced Ireland outfit at the start of April. We are pleased to confirm the match details as follows:

Opponent – English Universities

Date – Sunday 6th July 2025

Kick-Off – 14:00

Venue – Indoor Pitch @ ORIAM, Heriot-Watt University

Get on down to support the boys in their first international fixture post-COVID-19. Entry is free and if you cannot join us in person, we are hoping to livestream the match.

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