Education

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

St Andrews University took top position again

St Andrews University took top position again

Aberdeen University

Find out Scotland's top universities according to new Sunday Times guide

The University of St Andrews was named the second best in the UK in The Sunday Times Good University Guide

The University of St Andrews was named the second best in the UK in The Sunday Times Good University Guide

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What is the acceptance rate for undergraduates at the University of St Andrews?

The University of St Andrews picked up 2nd place in the UK

The University of St Andrews picked up 2nd place in the UK

Aberdeen University

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Scottish university beats Oxbridge as five rank in the UK's top 20

Jenny Gilruth said some practical subjects may even have exams scrapped altogether

Jenny Gilruth said some practical subjects may even have exams scrapped altogether

Education Scotland

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Scottish pupils to sit fewer exams as education reforms given go ahead

A 'dangerous building' has forced a Glasgow road to close

A 'dangerous building' has forced a Glasgow road to close

Glasgow City Council

'Dangerous' Glasgow University building sparks emergency road closure

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

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Rhoda Meek: When it comes to Gaelic, native speakers should come first

Kate Forbes said the SNP was still committed to extending free school meals to all primary pupils

Kate Forbes said the SNP was still committed to extending free school meals to all primary pupils

Free school meals

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Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

Dundee-based researchers have a track record of developing groundbreaking treatments for diseases like cancer and Parkinson’s

Dundee-based researchers have a track record of developing groundbreaking treatments for diseases like cancer and Parkinson’s

Scottish university secures £30m funding to develop treatments for deadly diseases

The Buchanan Society offers charitable grants for those who have certain Scottish last names

The Buchanan Society offers charitable grants for those who have certain Scottish last names

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See which Scottish surnames can apply for charitable educational funding

Concerns have been raised about an overreliance on Chinese students coming to Scotland

Concerns have been raised about an overreliance on Chinese students coming to Scotland

Aberdeen University

Scottish universities seek to ‘reduce exposure’ amid concern over reliance on China

The new offer applies across all pay grades and is above the rate of inflation, the union said

The new offer applies across all pay grades and is above the rate of inflation, the union said

Appleby Grammar School

Trade union recommends teachers accept latest pay offer

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

The centre has been open for more than 30 years

City of Glasgow College

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‘Common sense prevails’ as trade union centre saved from closure

The Rum Cuillins have been named among the new list of 100 geological wonders around the world

The Rum Cuillins have been named among the new list of 100 geological wonders around the world

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Global experts name three Scottish sites on list of 100 geological wonders

The Drumchapel High student said despite the other children in the class telling the teacher they did not want to hear the racial slur she proceeded to say it

The Drumchapel High student said despite the other children in the class telling the teacher they did not want to hear the racial slur she proceeded to say it

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Teacher used racial slur in classroom despite pupils asking them not to

An SNP minister has said they will push for the return of the Erasmus programme

An SNP minister has said they will push for the return of the Erasmus programme

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SNP minister to push UK Government on return of Erasmus programme

Charity Just Like Us is to roll out its LGBT education project north of the Border later this year

Charity Just Like Us is to roll out its LGBT education project north of the Border later this year

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This was my experience at school in Scotland. It's clear why LGBT education is needed

Eight in 10 young LGBT people in Scotland have had suicidal thoughts and feelings, research has found

Eight in 10 young LGBT people in Scotland have had suicidal thoughts and feelings, research has found

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Education project for Scottish schools to combat 'anti-LGBT media narratives'

Daniela Grudsky met with university principal Peter Mathieson while visiting Edinburgh

Daniela Grudsky met with university principal Peter Mathieson while visiting Edinburgh

Edinburgh University

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Academics call for apology from Edinburgh University after Israeli diplomat meeting

First Minister John Swinney has praised the 'wonderful' work which brought 19 Afghan medical students to Scotland

First Minister John Swinney has praised the 'wonderful' work which brought 19 Afghan medical students to Scotland

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'Wonderful': John Swinney welcomes female Afghan medical students to Scotland

The national cycle training programme helps to increase road safety awareness in young people

The national cycle training programme helps to increase road safety awareness in young people

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Record number of Scottish schools deliver cycle training

Lecturers on the picket line outside the City of Glasgow College

Lecturers on the picket line outside the City of Glasgow College

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College strikes called off as lecturers anticipate better pay offer

The deputy ambassador for Israel to the UK Daniela Grudsky (left) and Edinburgh University principal Peter Mathieson

The deputy ambassador for Israel to the UK Daniela Grudsky (left) and Edinburgh University principal Peter Mathieson

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'Unfit to lead': Anger at Edinburgh University principal meeting with Israel diplomat

Pupils in a maths lesson in Williamwood High School, East Renfrewshire

Pupils in a maths lesson in Williamwood High School, East Renfrewshire

Children & Young People

Headteachers encouraged to ban children using phones in schools

Cedars School in Greenock will close permanently at the end of September.

Cedars School in Greenock will close permanently at the end of September.

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Fourteen jobs to be lost as Scottish private school confirms closure

More young people are staying on, “but not because they love their school more”, was the response to this year’s SQA results

More young people are staying on, “but not because they love their school more”, was the response to this year’s SQA results

Scottish Government

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Report card on Scottish education is missing key context

The two friends have written a novel which traces Stirling, and the surrounding areas of the Forth Valley, called Conflicts Of The Forth: Exploring 6000 Years Of Warfare At Scotland's Bloodiest Spot

The two friends have written a novel which traces Stirling, and the surrounding areas of the Forth Valley, called Conflicts Of The Forth: Exploring 6000 Years Of Warfare At Scotland's Bloodiest Spot

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Scotland's most historically important area for battles revealed in new book