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The Glasgow Caledonian University Palestine Solidarity Society has recently been formed

Glasgow Caledonian University

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'It felt big': How a university Palestine group has shaken up an 'apolitical' campus

Scottish Tory deputy chair Pam Gosal has been accused of 'scaremongering' about LGBT Youth Scotland

Scottish Tory deputy chair Pam Gosal has been accused of 'scaremongering' about LGBT Youth Scotland

Scottish Conservatives

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'Trumpian scaremongering': Tories spark fury with attack on Scottish LGBT charity

Cuts to secondary school buses will remain in place

Cuts to secondary school buses will remain in place

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Labour council bosses U-turn on school bus cuts

A Scottish university is set to lay off staff

A Scottish university is set to lay off staff

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh set to lay off staff due to Labour tax hikes

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

University of Edinburgh

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Andrew Tickell: Snobbery is alive and well at the University of Edinburgh

Authors Billy Kay (top) and Darren McGarvey spoke about the anti-Scottish and anti-working class discrimination they had faced

Authors Billy Kay (top) and Darren McGarvey spoke about the anti-Scottish and anti-working class discrimination they had faced

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I've experienced anti-Scottish prejudice. It should be dealt with more seriously

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes pictured speaking at the SNP conference earlier this year

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes pictured speaking at the SNP conference earlier this year

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Scottish school children to get business skills from primary 1

Staff were informed by Principal Professor Iain Gillespie on Wednesday

Staff were informed by Principal Professor Iain Gillespie on Wednesday

University of Dundee

Staff at Scottish university told job losses 'inevitable' amid £30m budget deficit

Start measuring the economy in a way that actually means something to voters: it’s the wellbeing economy, stupid, writes Ellie Gomersall

Start measuring the economy in a way that actually means something to voters: it’s the wellbeing economy, stupid, writes Ellie Gomersall

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Ellie Gomersall: Anything less than a wellbeing economy would betray working people

Some students bring elitist attitudes with them

Some students bring elitist attitudes with them

Edinburgh University

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Mocking of Scottish students at Edinburgh University is not surprising

The offices were eventually cleared by university security

The offices were eventually cleared by university security

10 years at the Reebok remembered

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Scottish university students stage Gaza sit-in on Remembrance Day

Physics researchers from Heriot-Watt University (L-R) Sheena Sothaji, Professor Brian Gerard and Frederik Brooke Barnes

Physics researchers from Heriot-Watt University (L-R) Sheena Sothaji, Professor Brian Gerard and Frederik Brooke Barnes

Heriot-Watt University

Scottish university to host 'pioneering' European quantum light tour

Communicator's hands spelling out BSL in British sign language

Communicator's hands spelling out BSL in British sign language

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Why recognition of British Sign Language in education bill is vital

Aberdeen University, founded in 1495, is Scotland’s third oldest university

Aberdeen University, founded in 1495, is Scotland’s third oldest university

Aberdeen University

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Scottish folk singer nominated for prestigious role at University of Aberdeen

Guidance published by the Russell Group university reads

Guidance published by the Russell Group university reads

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh University tells students ‘don’t be a snob’ following discrimination claims

The campus had to be evacuated

The campus had to be evacuated

School campus evacuated following reports of gas smell

A 15-year-old girl has died at a Borders secondary school

A 15-year-old girl has died at a Borders secondary school

Borders, Scotland

Support in place after girl, 15, dies at Borders secondary school

The university said they hoped compulsory redundancy can be limited

The university said they hoped compulsory redundancy can be limited

Robert Gordon University

Scottish university announces 135 jobs at risk amid restructure

Thomas Taylor assaulted the pupil at Heathfield School in Ayr

Thomas Taylor assaulted the pupil at Heathfield School in Ayr

South Ayrshire Council

Teacher who stamped on boy's head and assaulted primary school pupil banned

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Higher Education

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'Labour cannot be trusted' as tuition fees hiked in England, say SNP

Tuition fees are set to rise in England, but what does that mean for you?

Tuition fees are set to rise in England, but what does that mean for you?

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How will rise in English tuition fees affect me?

Bridget Phillipson is expected to make a statement to the Commons on tuition fees on Monday

Bridget Phillipson is expected to make a statement to the Commons on tuition fees on Monday

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University tuition fees to rise in England for first time in eight years

A deal has been struck to sell the site to a housing developer

A deal has been struck to sell the site to a housing developer

Glasgow City Council

New deal for former Glasgow school site proposed after previous plans failed

Funded by the Jerwood Foundation, six artists will be awarded a residency bursary and a year-long membership to the studio

Funded by the Jerwood Foundation, six artists will be awarded a residency bursary and a year-long membership to the studio

One of Europe's largest printmakers based in Scotland announces new programme

Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a highly regarded geneticist who was involved in breast cancer research

Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a highly regarded geneticist who was involved in breast cancer research

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Scottish university branded 'disrespectful' for axing talk with Palestinian academic

ChatGPT suggests a comprehensive education campaign is the way to change minds

ChatGPT suggests a comprehensive education campaign is the way to change minds

Is education about our history the best way to boost indy support?

The University of Edinburgh (pictured) was responsible for 139,881 cases of animal testing in 2023

The University of Edinburgh (pictured) was responsible for 139,881 cases of animal testing in 2023

Two Scottish universities among biggest animal testers in UK, report finds

Archive image of the UHI Moray Elgin campus

Archive image of the UHI Moray Elgin campus

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Staff face job losses at Scottish university amid fears for future of Highland campus

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

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Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

Lady Smith (pictured) is chair woman of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Lady Smith (pictured) is chair woman of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

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Violence allowed to prevail at Scottish military boarding school, inquiry concludes

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

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Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

The odd tradition dates back centuries

The odd tradition dates back centuries

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St Andrews students celebrate 'Raisin Monday' in odd tradition

There are fears that scholarships face being scrapped

There are fears that scholarships face being scrapped

Campaigners urge Scottish Government to keep College of Europe bursaries

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh

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Strike action closes schools in John Swinney's constituency

The union said staff were left 'underpaid', 'under-recognised' and 'undervalued'

The union said staff were left 'underpaid', 'under-recognised' and 'undervalued'

Glasgow University

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Campaign launched at Scottish university as teachers left ‘underpaid and undervalued’

The £300 million Keystone building will be built in the city’s West End on its historic Gilmorehill campus

The £300 million Keystone building will be built in the city’s West End on its historic Gilmorehill campus

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Scottish university's £300 million campus completion date revealed

A draft budget will be published on December 4

A draft budget will be published on December 4

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Scottish Government pledges £12.5 million in aid for African education initiatives

Spinal surgeon Mohamed Abdelsadg and colleagues at the Institute for Neurological Sciences in Glasgow operate on 75-year-old Carol Toal

Spinal surgeon Mohamed Abdelsadg and colleagues at the Institute for Neurological Sciences in Glasgow operate on 75-year-old Carol Toal

Scottish university uses technology to ‘see inside’ body for the first time in the UK

Universities have warned of significant financial concerns

Universities have warned of significant financial concerns

Higher Education

Fall in visa applications by overseas students prompts fears for universities

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle is a Gaelic and Heritage Centre in Bowmore on the island of Islay

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle is a Gaelic and Heritage Centre in Bowmore on the island of Islay

Scottish Gaelic centre welcomes government grant for virtual experience

Edinburgh University academic Amani Ahmed pictured with her children in Gaza last September

Edinburgh University academic Amani Ahmed pictured with her children in Gaza last September

Edinburgh University

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Academic rescued from Gaza gets place at Scottish university

Aineias Karkasinas and Renuka Ramanujam recently moved into a new lab and office space to advance its compostable packaging concept

Aineias Karkasinas and Renuka Ramanujam recently moved into a new lab and office space to advance its compostable packaging concept

Plastic pollution

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Scottish start-up creates onion skin packaging to combat single-use plastics

The University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow were the top rated institutions in Scotland

The University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow were the top rated institutions in Scotland

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Three Scottish universities named among the top 200 in new world ranking

Why repeat the errors of the past by trying to use violence to reduce violence?

Why repeat the errors of the past by trying to use violence to reduce violence?

Solution to school violence is to create a culture based on peace

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

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Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

Are young people being taught to respect the rights of others?

Are young people being taught to respect the rights of others?

Anderson School, Chigwell

Why isn’t there zero tolerance of violence in our schools?

Susi Briggs (left) has reacted to comments made by Stephen Kerr (right)

Susi Briggs (left) has reacted to comments made by Stephen Kerr (right)

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Scots Scriever pans Tory MSP over 'colonialistic' Scots language comments

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

Angus Robertson

Creative Scotland funding delayed until 'UK Budget clarity', says Culture Secretary

Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis pictured in the Commons

Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis pictured in the Commons

Conservative Party

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Jonathan Gullis blames 'woke' teachers as he struggles to find new job

Many authorities in Scotland have already implemented the model, including in the Borders, Edinburgh, and North Lanarkshire

Many authorities in Scotland have already implemented the model, including in the Borders, Edinburgh, and North Lanarkshire

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Local council under fire for 4.5-day school week plans

The principal of Aberdeen University has questioned whether free tuition can be sustained

The principal of Aberdeen University has questioned whether free tuition can be sustained

Scottish independence

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Independence is needed to safeguard free university education

Kelly Given reflects on her experience starting university in recent weeks

Kelly Given reflects on her experience starting university in recent weeks

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I'm starting university at 27 – but my path here has been frustrating

Edging out tough competition, the Paisley Central Library has been named as a finalist in the Civic Project category in the AJ Architecture Awards

Edging out tough competition, the Paisley Central Library has been named as a finalist in the Civic Project category in the AJ Architecture Awards

Library in Scottish town shortlisted for prestigious national award

Robert Gordon University and Sustainable Solutions IR Ltd have teamed up to research the production of hydrogen from waste heat

Robert Gordon University and Sustainable Solutions IR Ltd have teamed up to research the production of hydrogen from waste heat

Scottish university to play leading role in hydrogen production