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Our June FIDA newsletter is now available! Catch up on the latest Futures Institute developments, celebrate the achievements of this year’s Diploma learners, and see how we’re continuing to prepare young people for the future. Read the full newsletter below. Click here to view

Discover the latest updates from the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy in our May newsletter, including progress on the Institute building, feedback from pupils and teachers, and highlights from FIDA’s international work. Read the full newsletter below. Click here to view.

Watch our latest timelapse of the Futures Institute build, and hear what teachers are saying about the International Sustainability Diploma in April’s FIDA update. Click here to view

Here’s a brief round-up of FIDA activity during March. As always, we welcome any questions or feedback. Please feel free to contact us at any time. View the newsletter here. 

It’s been an exciting start to the year at FIDA, with our pupils making excellent progress on the International Sustainability Diploma and the building continuing to take shape. Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s been happening over the last couple of months. As always, we welcome any questions or feedback. Please feel free to contact…

It’s been a steady month at FIDA, with our pupils making excellent progress on the International Sustainability Diploma and the building continuing to take shape. With the end of the first term just around the corner, here’s a quick snapshot of what’s been happening over the last few weeks. As always, we welcome any questions…

Alongside highlights from a recent and very positive article about FIDA in The Herald, this edition also shares the latest updates on the construction of our new Futures Institute - including an exciting behind-the-scenes video. You’ll also hear directly from the 2025/26 learner cohort taking part in the International Sustainability Diploma this academic year, as…

This edition brings you the latest news from across FIDA, including updates on the construction of the Futures Institute, insights from our evaluation of the International Sustainability Diploma pilot, progress on Year 2 of the Diploma, and our latest fundraising efforts. As always, we welcome any questions or feedback. Please feel free to contact us…

May has been a milestone month for the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA), with visible progress on-site and expanding opportunities for learners across Scotland. Robertson Construction is now officially on campus, beginning preparatory work for the Futures Institute building - a major step forward in realising our new Futures Institute Building. Meanwhile, the International…