Explanatory note

This Order makes transitional provision in relation to the Designation of Institutions of Higher Education (Scotland) Order 1992 by reinstating designated institution status to The Robert Gordon University (formerly known as The Robert Gordon Institute of Technology and whose name was changed in accordance with section 49 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 (c. 37) by resolution of the Governing body on 18th March 1992 and consent of the Privy Council on 12th June 1992) for a transitional period and removing designated institution status from the date of coming into force of an order made under section 47 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 closing that University.