Education

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

Back in 2014, the UK hosted around 450,000 international students. In the last decade, this has increased to just under 680,000 students

Back in 2014, the UK hosted around 450,000 international students. In the last decade, this has increased to just under 680,000 students

Higher Education

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Andrew Tickell: Solving higher education crisis will require change in politics

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 Glasgow is offering a scholarship to a Palestinian national who was forced to flee for humanitarian reasons

The University of Glasgow is offering a scholarship to a Palestinian national who was forced to flee for humanitarian reasons

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Scottish university opens scholarship for 'student forced to flee Palestine'

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said last week that plans for a £800 million supercomputer

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said last week that plans for a £800 million supercomputer

Edinburgh University

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Labour accused of undermining Scotland’s ambitions after cutting £800m supercomputer

The Education Secretary congratulated Scottish pupils on their results

The Education Secretary congratulated Scottish pupils on their results

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Education Secretary congratulates Scottish students as SQA releases exam results

The SQA has issued a statement as pupils have been receiving 'blank emails' instead of results

The SQA has issued a statement as pupils have been receiving 'blank emails' instead of results

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SQA issues statement as pupils receive 'blank emails' instead of results

People have reported receiving blank emails from the SQA instead of their results

People have reported receiving blank emails from the SQA instead of their results

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SQA delivering 'blank emails' instead of grades on exam results day

Staff at a dedicated helpline are gearing up for calls from Scotland’s students after they receive their exam results on Tuesday

Staff at a dedicated helpline are gearing up for calls from Scotland’s students after they receive their exam results on Tuesday

Special exam results helpline set up ahead of students getting their grades

Liam Kerr has entered the Scottish Tory leadership race

Liam Kerr has entered the Scottish Tory leadership race

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Liam Kerr becomes fourth candidate to enter Scottish Tory leadership contest

LibDem MP Jamie Stone said he 'would not be silenced' on HPMAs Image: PA

LibDem MP Jamie Stone said he 'would not be silenced' on HPMAs Image: PA

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Fears about Scottish education are totally unfounded

St. Andrews University is facing calls to reinstate Stella Maris to the university court

St. Andrews University is facing calls to reinstate Stella Maris to the university court

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Yanis Varoufakis signs open letter condemning St Andrews 'censorship' of rector

Stella Maris has said the university has set a 'dangerous precedent' for freedom of speech

Stella Maris has said the university has set a 'dangerous precedent' for freedom of speech

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'St Andrews betrayed me': Rector speaks out after dismissal over Gaza

St Andrews University has been deeply criticised for dismissing rector Stella Maris from its governing body

St Andrews University has been deeply criticised for dismissing rector Stella Maris from its governing body

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University panned for 'censoring' rector after Gaza comments

The proposed plans for the supercomputer would have made it one of the most powerful machines in the world

The proposed plans for the supercomputer would have made it one of the most powerful machines in the world

Edinburgh University

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Labour Government shelves plans for £800 million supercomputer at Scottish University

St Andrews University has removed its own rector from key roles amid a row over criticism of Israel

St Andrews University has removed its own rector from key roles amid a row over criticism of Israel

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Scottish university strips rector of key roles after criticism of Israel

Scots have been put on the hook for over £29 billion in PFI debt since 2000

Scots have been put on the hook for over £29 billion in PFI debt since 2000

Labour's PFI Scandal

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Here's what £29bn in New Labour's PFI debt bought the Scottish taxpayer

PFI contracts were brought in to build new schools quickly to replace the growing number of schools reaching capacity and in poor condition

PFI contracts were brought in to build new schools quickly to replace the growing number of schools reaching capacity and in poor condition

Labour's PFI Scandal

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How Labour's PFI caused chaos in Scotland's schools – and will be felt for many years

Exam results in Scotland will be released on Tuesday, August 6 this year

Exam results in Scotland will be released on Tuesday, August 6 this year

Can I appeal my SQA exam results? What to do if you're unhappy with your marks

The SQA is set to be replaced in 2025

The SQA is set to be replaced in 2025

When will I get my 2024 SQA exam results? Everything you need to know

PhD students Arran Sykes and Harmony Li discussing quantum internet

PhD students Arran Sykes and Harmony Li discussing quantum internet

Heriot-Watt University

Scottish university to pioneer 'near-unhackable' quantum internet

Many predicted what would happen when the Labour leader introduced tuition fees

Many predicted what would happen when the Labour leader introduced tuition fees

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Tony Blair triggered the obscene dash for wealthy foreign students

Dr Ralitsa Madsen has been granted £1.8 million in funding over the next four years by securing a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship

Dr Ralitsa Madsen has been granted £1.8 million in funding over the next four years by securing a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship

Dundee University

Scottish researcher awarded £1.8 million in funding with prestigious fellowship

Legislation passed by Holyrood to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) came into force on Tuesday

Legislation passed by Holyrood to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) came into force on Tuesday

Scottish Government

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'Historic day': Scotland incorporates key UN children's rights charter into law

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

Students at the University of Warwick were recorded dancing to a Nazi marching song

Students at the University of Warwick were recorded dancing to a Nazi marching song

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Tory student group apologises after dancing to Nazi marching song

Teachers must learn how to educate students about the perils of far-right politics

Teachers must learn how to educate students about the perils of far-right politics

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Combatting far-right narratives in politics must start in the classroom

Staff at the University of Glasgow were paid later than expected after an apparent technical issue with several banks

Staff at the University of Glasgow were paid later than expected after an apparent technical issue with several banks

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Scottish university pay delay for staff prompts union anger

There are positive signs for capercaillie numbers

There are positive signs for capercaillie numbers

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'Lifeline' for Scotland's capercaillie population as feeding trial successful

Gordonstoun School

Gordonstoun School

King Charles III

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Children at King's former school exposed to 'extremely violent culture'

Noam Chomsky is alive and continues to recover from a stroke he suffered last year, according to his wife

Noam Chomsky is alive and continues to recover from a stroke he suffered last year, according to his wife

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'It is false': Wife of Noam Chomsky says reports of linguist's death are untrue

Staff have been taking part in industrial action since February

Staff have been taking part in industrial action since February

College staff to hold rally after ‘threatening’ letter from principal

The new figures show the proportion of school leavers who are unemployed and seeking work has increased

The new figures show the proportion of school leavers who are unemployed and seeking work has increased

Gap widens between richest and poorest school leavers in ‘positive destinations’

The University of St Andrews will build a new research and development facility at its Eden Campus

The University of St Andrews will build a new research and development facility at its Eden Campus

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University of St Andrews £13m research facility gets green light

We looked into all the key facts and figures in Scotland's higher education sector

We looked into all the key facts and figures in Scotland's higher education sector

Scottish universities in numbers – see all the key figures