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Glasgow City Council

Data reveals massive rise in violent incidents in Glasgow schools

Information released by the council shows that the number of recorded incidents has increased by nearly 200% in less than ten years.

More Scottish teenagers are in work, education or training, figures have shown, but the poorest are five times less likely to participate.

More Scottish teenagers are in work, education or training, figures have shown, but the poorest are five times less likely to participate.

Scotland's youth Neet total has barely moved in ten years. So why the record high?

John Gurr of the campaign group and Brendan O'Hara MP

John Gurr of the campaign group and Brendan O'Hara MP

£500m economy hit sparks revolt over 4-year closure plan on Scotland’s notorious road

Outdoor and specialist education courses at the University of Edinburgh are set to be taught out. Staff question where the provision will go.

Outdoor and specialist education courses at the University of Edinburgh are set to be taught out. Staff question where the provision will go.

Edinburgh University

Course closures raise questions about pipeline for 'vital real-world expertise'

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

Edinburgh University

University leaders ignored 'oversight and regulation' to approve cuts, dossier claims

Almost all (93%) of 1,061 Scots surveyed by smoking awareness organisation Ash Scotland said they support such measures.

Almost all (93%) of 1,061 Scots surveyed by smoking awareness organisation Ash Scotland said they support such measures.

93 per cent of Scots back smoking bans in playgrounds and school grounds

University of the West of Scotland and New College Lanarkshire's Undergraduate School has given students opportunities to pursue degrees with college and university resources.

University of the West of Scotland and New College Lanarkshire's Undergraduate School has given students opportunities to pursue degrees with college and university resources.

Partnership brings university and college closer than ever

The Scottish Conservatives have accused John Swinney of wasting taxpayers' money after it emerged that the Scottish Government's new schoolbag scheme will cost £28 per pupil.

The Scottish Conservatives have accused John Swinney of wasting taxpayers' money after it emerged that the Scottish Government's new schoolbag scheme will cost £28 per pupil.

Scottish Government's welcome to school bags 'could be bought for half the price'

Boom goes bust: Bonfire Night is not what it once was.

Boom goes bust: Bonfire Night is not what it once was.

Firework displays: An excuse for savagery not celebration

University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde awards honorary degree to philanthropist Dr Charles Huang

Reform urged as data reveals extent of Christian 'religious observance' in schools

The incoming chair of the Scottish Library and Information Council said the sector could benefit from more diverse datasets to highlight its contributions.

The incoming chair of the Scottish Library and Information Council said the sector could benefit from more diverse datasets to highlight its contributions.

Library closures

Is there a better way to measure the value of Scotland's libraries?

The teacher numbers crisis is now restricting the life chances of Scotland's children

A Borders public health expert has issued a plea to limit screen time in classrooms

A Borders public health expert has issued a plea to limit screen time in classrooms

Scottish Borders

More than 70 GPs in Scotland back call for less iPad usage in schools

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University urged to halt redundancy talks with study abroad team

Buses carrying pupils to Largs Academy will use a restricted lane on the southbound carriageway in the morning and afternoon, at agreed times only

Buses carrying pupils to Largs Academy will use a restricted lane on the southbound carriageway in the morning and afternoon, at agreed times only

Convoy system through storm-damaged road spares school pupils from lengthy detour

'We've only just begun': Wood Foundation CEO on continuing Sir Ian's legacy

In data: school leaders survey reveals severe impact of teacher shortages

Survey reveals full scale and major impact of teacher shortages in secondary schools

Scotland's teacher shortages mean 'reduced educational opportunities' for students

University of Strathclyde

UN official Joyce Msuya awarded honorary doctorate by Strathclyde University

Dr Esther Sammler.

Dr Esther Sammler.

Parkinson's disease

Dundee Parkinson’s researcher wins major international award for patient-focused work

Dominic Hill, artistic director and joint CEO of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow.

Dominic Hill, artistic director and joint CEO of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow.

Citizen's Theatre

Citizens Theatre director receives Royal Conservatoire of Scotland honorary doctorate

lessons to learn numeracy

lessons to learn numeracy

Lessons to Learn 🎓

Lessons to Learn

Does the SNP respect the will of the Scottish Parliament? We're about to find out

Former SQA chief executive Fiona Robertson has said the SQA had expected that outcomes would be contested

Former SQA chief executive Fiona Robertson has said the SQA had expected that outcomes would be contested

Scottish Covid Inquiry

SQA anticipated ‘hostile’ response to controversial exam grading, Covid inquiry hears

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University provost blocked from tourist tax board over programme closures

A whisk distilling stock image

A whisk distilling stock image

Stronger whisky fermentation 'could cut distillery emissions by up to 16 per cent'

Difficult decisions lie ahead, Sir Peter told staff.

Difficult decisions lie ahead, Sir Peter told staff.

Edinburgh University

‘Difficult’ decisions lie ahead amid £140m cuts bid, Edinburgh University chief warns

16 of 28 positions in the university’s Study and Work Away (SWAY) team are set to be cut.

16 of 28 positions in the university’s Study and Work Away (SWAY) team are set to be cut.

Edinburgh University study abroad cuts could cost nearly £10m in lost tuition

Revealed: High school pupils across Scotland face huge variation in subject options

Testing time against Scotland's education establishment

Testing time against Scotland's education establishment

Peter MacMahon: Màiri McAllan must face down Scotland’s teaching establishment

Strathclyde Business School also holds triple accreditation from international accreditation bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

Strathclyde Business School also holds triple accreditation from international accreditation bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

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New year, new direction with January courses at Strathclyde Business School

Support from students at GCU has also been strong, with many visiting picket lines and lobbying the University Principal and Court to halt the planned programme of cuts

Support from students at GCU has also been strong, with many visiting picket lines and lobbying the University Principal and Court to halt the planned programme of cuts

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Degree of uncertainty remains over compulsory redundancies at Glasgow Caledonian Uni

Open University in Scotland graduates Jill Wardrop and Rachael Stirling with their tutor Dawn Davison

Open University in Scotland graduates Jill Wardrop and Rachael Stirling with their tutor Dawn Davison

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Scottish graduations are proof opportunity should have no boundaries

A new economic impact report breaks down the more than £140 million that Dumfries and Galloway College adds to Scotland's economy annually.

A new economic impact report breaks down the more than £140 million that Dumfries and Galloway College adds to Scotland's economy annually.

The Scottish college generating £12 for every £1 of public funding

The Be Ready campaign may lead to many shoppers stocking up on groceries.

The Be Ready campaign may lead to many shoppers stocking up on groceries.

Preparation nation: is there a point in stocking up on food?

Qualifications Scotland

Exam board under fresh pressure as it admits altering key report after publication

Tour de France General Director Christian Prudhomme (left) and Grand Départ GB 2027 Managing Director Paul Bush OBE (right) stand with their honorary doctorates and the Grand Départ trophy in front of Edinburgh Castle

Tour de France General Director Christian Prudhomme (left) and Grand Départ GB 2027 Managing Director Paul Bush OBE (right) stand with their honorary doctorates and the Grand Départ trophy in front of Edinburgh Castle

2027 Tour de France

Tour de France bosses honoured for role in bringing Grand Départ to Edinburgh

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University students to hold cow-themed rally over 'cash cows' jibe

Alison Johnstone, former presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University at the Usher Hall.

Alison Johnstone, former presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University at the Usher Hall.

Alison Johnstone

Former presiding officer given honorary doctorate for 'fostering respectful debate'

Independent Schools

Private school leader says VAT politics create false sense of division

Erskine Stewart Melville senior school pupils walking towards the Old College building at the school's site on Queensferry Road.

Erskine Stewart Melville senior school pupils walking towards the Old College building at the school's site on Queensferry Road.

See inside new-look ESM following historic merger

Charities say babies and young children are being 'failed' by care system delays

Education HQ content launches

Education HQ content launches

Glasgow Kelvin College

Education HQ: The Herald launches its latest special report on Scottish education

SDS’s expert careers advisers provide free, impartial support in schools, SDS centres, colleges and community venues

SDS’s expert careers advisers provide free, impartial support in schools, SDS centres, colleges and community venues

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Envision a bright future with Scottish Careers Week 2026

Education Secretary Màiri McAllan says the free bag scheme will help create equality in the classroom

Education Secretary Màiri McAllan says the free bag scheme will help create equality in the classroom

What do the public think about Scotland's free school bags plan?

Free backpacks will be provided for all primary ones in Scotland

Free backpacks will be provided for all primary ones in Scotland

What you need to know about SNP free school bags for all plan

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen named UK’s top university for student societies with 317 clubs

Why on earth are the SNP spending £30 per head on 'free' P1 school bags?

Pupils will get free school bags

Pupils will get free school bags

Scottish Government

Edinburgh firm wins £1.35m Scottish Government contract for free school bags

Children and young people

Historic Military boarding school could lose registration over care concerns

A cycling accident that left him with lifelong injuries sparked a

A cycling accident that left him with lifelong injuries sparked a

Award-winning teacher reveals how cycling accident sparked career change

Is the Christian iconography of Glasgow's Cenotaph out of place?

Is the Christian iconography of Glasgow's Cenotaph out of place?

We mustn’t undermine Cenotaph’s Christian symbolism

CHARA lab, from left to right, Dr Kevin Barjot (Cologne University), Dr Aline Dinkelaker (Potsdam University), and Dr Aurélien Benoit (Heriot-Watt University).

CHARA lab, from left to right, Dr Kevin Barjot (Cologne University), Dr Aline Dinkelaker (Potsdam University), and Dr Aurélien Benoit (Heriot-Watt University).

Scottish scientists develop tiny glass chip to help telescopes study distant stars