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 [...]
Government funding for Highland and Moray Colleges
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Average is sexy
November 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
Many people have always believed that guys have to be not only handsome and smart but also tall to be successful in reproduction. However, a new study from the Netherlands shows that it is not the tallest men that have the most children, but rather men who have an average height of about 177 cm [...]
Thousands of students protest against Spanish education cuts
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Salmond:Teacher strike is “premature”
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
“Reclaim Your Voice”, once again to fight for education.
March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
An American Dream in Scotland
January 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Scots universities at risk of closure
November 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by Neal Wallace Proposed spending cuts mean universities and colleges across Scotland may be forced to close or face huge job losses, MSPs were warned yesterday. Mark Batho, chief executive of the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), which allocates funding to higher education institutions, warned that the higher education sector faces cuts of 16 per cent, [...]
Students and staff organise against government’s cuts in higher education
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Jenny Kassner We will march is the slogan of an unprecedented demonstration against the rise of fees in higher education that is due to take place in London on the 11 November 2010. Students, academic staff and the general public will be marching through central London to demonstrate against cuts in education and a [...]
Education Minister Promises No Tuition Fees in Scotland
November 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
By Ryan C. Gavan Mike Russell, the Cabinet Secretary for Education in Scotland, has promised not to introduce tuition fees north of the border. This comes after the recent Browne Review into higher education funding in England and Wales. This is rasing concerns about the future of University funding in Scotland. In a statement about the [...]
Colour purple worn for bullied suicides
October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Claudie Qumsieh Victims of homophobic bullying are being remembered today as hundreds of thousands of people wear purple in tribute. In the past month alone at least 10 teenagers have committed suicide in the U.S after bullying related to their sexual orientation. These high-profile cases have led to a global movement started by gay journalist [...]
Safety fears could force Edinburgh nursery to move
October 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Kati Rawlins An Edinburgh nursery housed on the top floor of a seven-storey block faces being moved as councillors debate safety concerns over its fire evacuation routes. Westfield Court Nursery, in the west end of Edinburgh, has already been scrutinised by Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, along with health and safety staff. City councillors will decide on Tuesday [...]
Major cash injection to benefit Scottish students
November 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Ross Doyle The Scottish parliament have announced they will invest £30 million into helping student support. They will also introduce various other changes to the current student loans system that will see a rise in financial backing to help struggling students through the current financial climate. SNP cabinet secretary for education Fiona Hyslop announced [...]
Poppy display attracts public support
November 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Kaye Nicolson PoppyScotland‘s poppy display was launched yesterday in the Omni Centre, Edinburgh. WWII and Falklands veterans were at the event, alongside serving soldiers, acknowledging a huge response from supporters of the Poppy campaign. This is the second year of the PoppyScotland event, involving 35,000 ‘pop-up poppies’ being sent to supporters of the charity, [...]
Edinburgh Sports Academy Serves Up Scotland Selection for City School Boy
October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Lauren Witherspoon An Edinburgh teenager has been chosen to represent Scotland in an international badminton competition. The European Under-17 Championships are due to take place at Medvode in Slovenia, from the 7th to the 15th of November this year, and sixteen year old Edward Cogliano will attempt to smash his way to the final. [...]
Britain’s only hope, left without help.
October 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Julia Bruce More than 80% of students at school throughout the UK consider the career advice services “a little bit” or worse, “not at all helpful”. At this time of year when UCAS deadlines are creeping closer, it is more important than ever that young adults receive the correct guidance for their futures. Barbara [...]
Lollipop Man resigns after sweets and high-five ban
October 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By BENJAMIN ZAND LOLLIPOP MAN John Hunter has quit after being told he cannot give out sweets or high-fives to children due to ‘health and safety reasons‘. John Hunter, a 69 year old Lollipop man at Corstorphine Primary School, has held the position for 10 years and has become a highlight of the children’s day [...]
Grand Theft Auto creator comes to Napier
October 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
BY BRIONNY LEIPER A state of the art computer game facility was opened at Edinburgh Napier University on Monday October 5th. The University’s School of Computing welcomed former student Brian Baglow, a producer of the popular ‘Grand Theft Auto’ game, to officially open the new game design lab. The lab will provide resources for students on [...]
Progressive school could hold lessons for rigid British education
April 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Sarah Mackinnon A school offering an alternative education is set to reopen in southern Scotland. Kilquhanity House near Galloway is to open again as a private £1,200 a term day school for 15 pupils after closing 12 years ago. It is to be the only school of its kind in Scotland and former pupil [...]
Hard up Scottish students set to lose cash lifeline
March 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
by Annabel Cooper Scottish universities are close to running out of special funds that help bail out students in financial difficulty. The ‘Hardship Loan’ or ‘Discretionary Fund’ is a life-line for hard up students but with borrowing on the downturn and part time work harder to come by, demand from students is up and funds are beginning to run [...]
Teaching A ‘Happier’ Life
December 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Graeme Gardiner English Primary school children should be taught within 6 themed areas according to the latest government commissioned report based around the ongoing reform in school curriculum. Sir Jim Rose a former senior Ofsted inspector suggests that new courses should be aimed to teach pupils how to live a happy and healthy life [...]
Local Authorities will be required by law to rescue failing schools
December 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Niall Lennon Proposals in the Queen’s speech today confirmed that local authorities will be required by law to rescue poor performing schools and intervene before standards reach critical levels. This legislation has been widely anticipated prompted by an announcement by Schools Secretary Ed Balls back in June. Ed Balls declared that unless 638 low achieving [...]
Scotland Proves to Be the “Best” in Europe for Living and Learning
November 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By: Dustin L. Gee When you hear the word “Scotland,” what’s the first thing comes to mind? Is it the world famous St. Andrew’s golf course, the rugged Highland Mountains, or perhaps it’s what lies underneath the famous Scotsman’s kilt! Either way, one thing is for certain, Scotland is growing in reputation and quickly becoming [...]
