Staff and students at Jewel and Esk College have launched a new record label, Feast Records. Utilizing the college’s impressive array of recording equipment the label is aimed at promoting “new young musical talent in Scotland”. An event will be held to celebrate the new label on the 30th of March at Edinburgh’s Electric. The [...]
A new campaign has been launched today by school pupils in south Edinburgh. “Just give me a minute” highlights the small amount of time lost to a driver if they travel at 20mph rather than 30mph. The speed difference will save lives according to experts. A 20mph speed limit along residential streets from Arthurs Seat to Blackford [...]
John Henderson, CEO of Scotland’s colleges, talked about the colleges’ situation and their future.
A grant of £1.95million has been given to colleges in the Highlands and Moray to help tackle youth unemployment. The funding is to be split between Moray College, North Highland College and Inverness College, which form part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. The money, which comes from the European Social Fund, is [...]
Edinburgh University was the scene of student protests yesterday. Those involved are demanding that the university reverse its decision to implement £9000 fees for non-Scottish students. The march was organised by the EUSA and the Edinburgh University Anti-Cuts Coalition, and took place yesterday at 12.30pm. Students marched from Holyrood along the Royal Mile to the [...]
by Natalia Rodríguez Domínguez Just three days before the Spanish General Elections, thousands of students and teaching staff from Spanish Universities have taken to the streets in order to protest against education cuts, difficult working conditions and educational reform which is to be implemented by the government in 2015. Spanish students have chosen the International [...]
Today in parliament Alex Salmond praised Scottish teachers, but refused to bow to impending strike action. Teachers have responded by accusing the First Minister of ‘serving platitudes’. Last week members of Scotland’s largest teaching union voted “overwhelmingly” to join other public sector workers in a national day of strike action on the 30th November. Salmond [...]
By Joseph Blythe NUS Scotland have welcomed Scottish Government plans to increase funding for universities by around £75million. However they have said that they are “concerned” at proposed cuts to college funding, and warned that the government should ensure the number of places available doesn’t fall. The plans, announced yesterday by Finance Secretary John Swinney, [...]
by Boyana Atanasova Students from University of Edinburgh have started an Anti Cuts Coalition as a result of the decision of the university to increase the tuition fees for all non-Scottish students (from the UK) to the highest possible levels of 9000 pounds per year, starting from 2012. The move became possible after English universities [...]
By Celeste Carrigan Morningside public library is closing for eight months for renovations. The refurbishment will involve the creating of a new level in the library as well as a new cafe. The library will see improved community and study areas with much-needed public toilets. A book van will be in operation opposite the library [...]
By Giulia Mattei Yesterday morning, Tuesday the 22nd of March, students from all over Scotland gathered together in Edinburgh with the aim of taking part in the demonstration organised by the Scottish campaign “Reclaim Your Voice”. Margaret Smith, Scottish Lib Dem education spokesperson and MSP for Edinburgh West, was invited to the rally to speak [...]
by Emily Glass National Museums Scotland have finally secured a set of four Iron Age gold neck ornaments after raising funds for two years. The treasure was found by David Booth in 2009 in his first outing with his metal detector whilst at work. Chief Game Warden at Blair Drummond Safari Park, near Stirling, Booth [...]
By Eva Deckers International students in the UK are having a hard time finding student bank accounts. While UK residents can opt for special offers to come with their students accounts, international students are left with no options but to save their money and hope for the best. So far only Santander, the Spanish bank, [...]
What was once synonymous with America is now becoming a staple of Scottish tradition, but how is it being adapted across the pond, and how has the recession affected the prom business? Patrick McPartlin went to find out. For most British schoolgirls, the idea of a prom normally involves splashing out on expensive dresses, getting [...]
by Patrick McPartlin The Education Secretary Michael Gove has today outlined his plans for education reform in England, with strong emphasis placed on what the BBC are calling a return to ‘traditional education values.’ A revamp of teacher training and more emphasis placed on language skills in exams, along with the reintroduction of uniforms and [...]
By Celeste Carrigan Students in Glasgow today are gearing up for a mass walkout, in protest to increased tuition fees, Education cuts and to save the EMA. Coordinated walkouts are planned to commence from around 12pm today and there have been a number of confirmed Glasgow Universities, colleges and schools taking part. The walkouts will be led to the [...]
With no known “cure” for the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a direct effect of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The success of Topsy’s Antiretroviral drug treatment therapies (or ARV) in South Africa offers hope to millions worldwide currently suffering from the disease. The development of Antiretroviral treatment will reduce both the mortality and the [...]
By Jenny Kassiner 24,034 students from all over the UK are registered to unite in London today to march together against the government’s proposed plans for higher education. The government proposed a rise of tuition fees up to £9,000. More then 1000 of these students have taken busses down from Scotland to protest against the [...]
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