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Universities have warned of significant financial concerns

Higher Education

Fall in visa applications by overseas students prompts fears for universities

Scotland has changed a lot since the days of the referendum

Scotland has changed a lot since the days of the referendum

In numbers: Here's three ways Scotland has changed since the indyref

Stock image of Scottish graduates

Stock image of Scottish graduates

Higher Education

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SNP welcome £2400 increase to Scottish students' annual support

The University of Birmingham is one of two UK universities to secure a High Court order

The University of Birmingham is one of two UK universities to secure a High Court order

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Universities secure High Court orders against pro-Palestinian protest camps

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering introducing restrictions

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering introducing restrictions

Listen to Tory critics and change path on graduate visa changes, Rishi Sunak told

The graduate route should be expanded, not curtailed, writes Ellie Gomersall

The graduate route should be expanded, not curtailed, writes Ellie Gomersall

UK Visa Authorities

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Ellie Gomersall: UK should not be using international students as culture war pawns

Staff from every department at the university signed the letter

Staff from every department at the university signed the letter

Edinburgh University

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Hundreds of staff call on Scottish university to sever ties with Israel

An encampment was set up at Edinburgh University on Sunday, and at Aberdeen University on Monday

An encampment was set up at Edinburgh University on Sunday, and at Aberdeen University on Monday

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Downing Street issues statement as Gaza encampments at UK universities grow

The number of places offered will drop back to pre-Covid levels

The number of places offered will drop back to pre-Covid levels

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Number of university places for Scots to drop to pre-Covid levels, Robison confirms

Believe In Scotland and Yes For EU rally for an independent Scotland, Edinburgh. Pictured is First Minister Humza Yousaf addresses the crowd from a stage. .. Photograph by Colin Mearns.2 September 2023.

Believe In Scotland and Yes For EU rally for an independent Scotland, Edinburgh. Pictured is First Minister Humza Yousaf addresses the crowd from a stage. .. Photograph by Colin Mearns.2 September 2023.

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Ellie Gomersall: We are still waiting for Scots version of Erasmus

Rishi Sunak wants to limit access to university degrees which don't result in high employment rates for graduates

Rishi Sunak wants to limit access to university degrees which don't result in high employment rates for graduates

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'Attack on aspirations': Rishi Sunak to crack down on 'low value' university degrees

The vice-chancellor shushed the students

The vice-chancellor shushed the students

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Graduates chant 'pay your workers' at university boss in solidarity with staff

Through the cloisters at the University of Glasgow. And a pretty cherry blossom to brighten the day..

Through the cloisters at the University of Glasgow. And a pretty cherry blossom to brighten the day..

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No student should have to pay to access education, no matter where they’re from

those studying in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee bring in the most

those studying in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee bring in the most

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International students bring in billions for Scottish economy, study shows

University of Edinburgh of dogs during wellbeing programme

University of Edinburgh of dogs during wellbeing programme

University launches wellbeing initiative to help boost the mental health of students

Suella Braverman (pictured) is reportedly considering plans to ban the families of foreign students from coming to Britain

Suella Braverman (pictured) is reportedly considering plans to ban the families of foreign students from coming to Britain

Conservative Party

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SNP government slams Tory 'bid to crack down on families of foreign students'

Scottish students needing financial support skyrocketing, FOI data reveals

Scottish students needing financial support skyrocketing, FOI data reveals

Scottish students needing financial support skyrocketing, FOI data reveals

Brexit has had a significant negative impact on areas including health, business, and education

Brexit has had a significant negative impact on areas including health, business, and education

Brexit Anniversary 2023

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These nine dramatic graphs reveal Brexit's negative impacts on Scotland

University’s investment in respectful debate at ‘pivotal’ time in Scottish history is paying off

University’s investment in respectful debate at ‘pivotal’ time in Scottish history is paying off

How a university's £35,000 cash prize to bring back respectful debate is paying off

Scotland welcomes around 50,000 international students each year

Scotland welcomes around 50,000 international students each year

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Banning foreign students from universities is 'absolutely stupid' says John Swinney

Alex Salmond has accused the UK Government of launching a 'Cold War' against China after it was announced Confucius Institutes could be banned

Alex Salmond has accused the UK Government of launching a 'Cold War' against China after it was announced Confucius Institutes could be banned

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Alex Salmond backs Chinese Confucius Institutes in security fears row

Student Malachy Harris joins University staff and students at Glasgow University earlier this year for a strike by the UCU over pensions

Student Malachy Harris joins University staff and students at Glasgow University earlier this year for a strike by the UCU over pensions

Universities face strike threat after union members back action on pay and pensions

Epilepsy Scotland chief executive Lesslie Young said there is a lack of understanding about epilepsy in further and higher education

Epilepsy Scotland chief executive Lesslie Young said there is a lack of understanding about epilepsy in further and higher education

Scottish epilepsy charity launches drive to raise awareness among university students

Kezia Dugdale is now a professor of practice in public service

Kezia Dugdale is now a professor of practice in public service

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Kezia Dugdale lands on her feet with job at Glasgow University

The English professor Timothy Baker said alternative texts empowered his students to engage with learning in a way that best suits them

The English professor Timothy Baker said alternative texts empowered his students to engage with learning in a way that best suits them

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Aberdeen professor hits back after being accused of censorship

Students sitting an exam in an exam hall. Credit: PA

Students sitting an exam in an exam hall. Credit: PA

What is the SQA Helpline number? How to contact the SQA as the results arrive

Rishi Sunak vows to outlaw degrees that 'don't increase students earning potential'

Rishi Sunak vows to outlaw degrees that 'don't increase students earning potential'

Conservative Party

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Rishi Sunak vows to outlaw degrees that 'don't increase students' earning potential'

Students taking an exam. Credit: PA

Students taking an exam. Credit: PA

When is SQA Results day 2022? Everything to know from appeals to clearing

Jack McConnell is the chair of Reform Scotland

Jack McConnell is the chair of Reform Scotland

Scottish Labour

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Labour-linked think tank calls for end to free university tuition in Scotland

Universities across Scotland would feel the impact of the UK leaving the EU's Horizon scheme

Universities across Scotland would feel the impact of the UK leaving the EU's Horizon scheme

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Scots leaders warn UK over pulling out of €95bn EU science fund

Scotland met its target on the percentage of kids from deprives backgrounds going into university

Scotland met its target on the percentage of kids from deprives backgrounds going into university

Nicola Sturgeon

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Scotland 'leading the UK' on students from deprived areas entering university

'Pathetic wee trolls': Students slammed over article mocking Nicola Sturgeon

'Pathetic wee trolls': Students slammed over article mocking Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon

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'Pathetic wee trolls': Students slammed over article mocking Nicola Sturgeon

The University and Colleges Union (UCU) has led a series
of strikes over recent weeks

The University and Colleges Union (UCU) has led a series
of strikes over recent weeks

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Maggie Chapman: Universities must give their staff what they deserve

General secretary of the UCU Jo Grady joins university staff and students at Glasgow University for a strike

General secretary of the UCU Jo Grady joins university staff and students at Glasgow University for a strike

Three more Scottish universities to see staff strike over pay disputes

Former SNP minister Jeane Freeman lands top job with Scottish university

Former SNP minister Jeane Freeman lands top job with Scottish university

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Former SNP minister Jeane Freeman lands top job with Scottish university

More students from the most deprived areas of Scotland will be going to university than ever

More students from the most deprived areas of Scotland will be going to university than ever

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Record number of Scots from deprived areas heading to university

Tom Devine says he is consulting lawyers

Tom Devine says he is consulting lawyers

Edinburgh University

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Tom Devine accuses Scottish universities of 'conspiracy of silence'