Universities

Glasgow Caledonian University

Commonwealth Games

Glasgow Caledonian University offers mental health support to Commonwealth athletes

Glasgow Caledonian University trainees are providing specialist psychological support to Commonwealth Games athletes ahead of Glasgow 2026.

'SNP promised help for students to come from Gaza - so where is it?'

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh scientists develop blood test to detect autoimmune disease years earlier

All the latest news, interviews and updates about the University of Glasgow

All the latest news, interviews and updates about the University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow news, interviews and updates on the university

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University

'Damn the consequences': Ancient university accused of breaching governance rules

From independent coffee shops and bookshops to pubs and retailers, businesses across Dundee's West End fear the financial turmoil at Dundee University will have consequences far beyond campus.

From independent coffee shops and bookshops to pubs and retailers, businesses across Dundee's West End fear the financial turmoil at Dundee University will have consequences far beyond campus.

University of Dundee

The cost beyond campus: Businesses fear for future amid university cuts

Graphic showing rock Alex Salmond has installed at Heriot-Watt in 2014

Graphic showing rock Alex Salmond has installed at Heriot-Watt in 2014

Scrapping tuition fees was meant to help Scots students. Now it's shutting them out.

The strike over job cuts will last five weeks

The strike over job cuts will last five weeks

University of Dundee

University staff to stage five weeks of strikes as students return to studies

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

Dundee University appoints fourth principal in less than two years

Summer Startups Programme

Summer Startups Programme

Glasgow University

University of Glasgow helps students turn business ideas into startups

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh researchers develop faster, cheaper way to detect lung cancer gene changes

The conference is partially being held at the National Museum.

The conference is partially being held at the National Museum.

Thousands of academics descend on Scottish capital for 'landmark' event

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University closes clearing to all Scottish applicants as funding cap hit

Scottish universities: funding, fees and the future

Why universities must stop competing for status and rankings

Universities' once reliable source of income has become unpredictable, raising fundamental questions about the shape and size of the sector.

Universities' once reliable source of income has become unpredictable, raising fundamental questions about the shape and size of the sector.

Higher Education

The international student boom transformed Scottish universities - now what?

Over a decade, Scottish universities relied on tuition fees from international recruits for one type of postgraduate degree. Two years ago, the bubble burst.

Over a decade, Scottish universities relied on tuition fees from international recruits for one type of postgraduate degree. Two years ago, the bubble burst.

Aberdeen University

University crisis: How one degree type burst the international student bubble

BBC Scotland political editor awarded honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier

Unison members have voted to walk out

Unison members have voted to walk out

Glasgow Caledonian University

New strikes at Glasgow university as staff overwhelmingly vote to walk out

Dr Kathy Sullivan.

Dr Kathy Sullivan.

Edinburgh University

Astronaut Kathy Sullivan receives honorary doctorate from Edinburgh University

University of Dundee Tower Building

University of Dundee Tower Building

University of Dundee

Scots university closes chaplaincy as staff face redundancy

Representative Vincent Gonzalez and Kaci McEwan

Representative Vincent Gonzalez and Kaci McEwan

Heriot-Watt graduate Kaci McEwan designs official America250 commemorative tartan

It is increasingly common to compare social media to smoking and drinking. Does the analogy miss the point, or hit a deeper truth?

It is increasingly common to compare social media to smoking and drinking. Does the analogy miss the point, or hit a deeper truth?

Is social media really the same as smoking or drinking?

Merchiston Castle

Merchiston Castle

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University 'looking to sell' historic campus

Qusay Al-Reqeb with family in Gaza

Qusay Al-Reqeb with family in Gaza

Time is running out for my Glasgow University dream - I'm stuck in a Gaza tent

Edinbugh University is shrouded in a transparency row.

Edinbugh University is shrouded in a transparency row.

Edinburgh University

Inside the years-long power struggle tearing apart this ancient Scottish university

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

'Undermining trust': Ancient university faces furious row over committee appointments

Questions about the cost of a university degree are intrinsically linked to questions about who they are for and why they exist.

Questions about the cost of a university degree are intrinsically linked to questions about who they are for and why they exist.

The American crackdown on student loans and the value of a Scottish degree

Students protest during the graduation ceremony.

Students protest during the graduation ceremony.

Edinburgh University

Video shows students storming out of graduation ceremony at ancient university

University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow.

Food and drink business

Glasgow University-developed fibre additive could help millions manage their weight

University of the West of Scotland.

University of the West of Scotland.

University of the West of Scotland

Eight honoured with honorary doctorates at UWS graduation ceremonies

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate

University of Edinburgh

Scots-led study shows how ‘biological clock’ could contribute to age-related diseases

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities

Unions say the university is reducing decades of academic achievement to a ‘blunt’ assessment as it seeks to cut around 100 posts following a £36 million fall in income.

Unions say the university is reducing decades of academic achievement to a ‘blunt’ assessment as it seeks to cut around 100 posts following a £36 million fall in income.

Glasgow Caledonian University

Researchers face ‘humiliating’ scoring exercise as Glasgow Caledonian mulls cuts

Scottish researchers find strong chest and back muscles linked to lower risk of a heart attack

Scottish researchers find strong chest and back muscles linked to lower risk of a heart attack

Strong chest and back muscles ‘lowers heart attack risk', Scottish researchers find

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University

Warning ancient university faces 'constitutional crisis' over restructuring plan

'Huge concern': New data shows marked drop in Scotland’s harbour seal numbers

The University of Dundee is facing backlash from leading academics who say its attitude towards maths shows a

The University of Dundee is facing backlash from leading academics who say its attitude towards maths shows a

Dundee University

'Insulting and wrong': Leading mathematicians slam Dundee's maths cuts

The research will connect local industrial heritage with wider Northern European stories of skill and struggle.

The research will connect local industrial heritage with wider Northern European stories of skill and struggle.

Project to bring forgotten voices from Scotland's shipbuilding past back to life

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University

Expanded role for £200k consulting firm supporting university's restructuring bid

The Scottish Government's reform programme for post-school education has been handed a highly-critical review by Audit Scotland.

The Scottish Government's reform programme for post-school education has been handed a highly-critical review by Audit Scotland.

Watchdog flags government's lack of clear plan for education reform

University of Glasgow 3D football.

University of Glasgow 3D football.

World’s oldest football brought to life through cutting-edge 3D technology

Workers are set to strike at the University of Dundee

Workers are set to strike at the University of Dundee

Dundee University

Former University of Dundee finance chief begins employment tribunal

The university said more than 3,000 students are due to receive their degree certificates during ceremonies taking place between June 23 and July 3.

The university said more than 3,000 students are due to receive their degree certificates during ceremonies taking place between June 23 and July 3.

Meet the five prominent figures receiving Strathclyde honorary degrees this summer

Researchers working at Tentsmuir

Researchers working at Tentsmuir

Meet the researchers digging up Polish war installations on the coast of Fife

File photo dated 13/05/19 of a general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh. Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university's plans to slash Â£140

File photo dated 13/05/19 of a general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh. Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university's plans to slash Â£140

Aberdeen University

Two Scottish universities named among 100 best in the world in latest rankings

Edinburgh Napier partners with Sony.

Edinburgh Napier partners with Sony.

Sony partnerships with an Edinburgh University to bring industry tech to students

Glasgow Caledonian University graduates pictured after the University's graduation ceremony at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. (stock pic)

Glasgow Caledonian University graduates pictured after the University's graduation ceremony at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. (stock pic)

Glasgow Caledonian University

Staff to strike on Glasgow Caledonian University graduation days

UHI Perth provides students with free meals and a variety of other resources to tackle the rising cost of living.

UHI Perth provides students with free meals and a variety of other resources to tackle the rising cost of living.

Scottish colleges dish out 15,500 free meals a week to students

Dundee University

Crisis hit Dundee University 'could be bankrupt by 2028'

Members of the UCU on strike.

Members of the UCU on strike.

'Discomfort' and 'uncertainty': Students back striking lecturers at Scots university

Callum Baird, editor-in-chief of Newsquest Scotland, will receive an honorary doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University

Callum Baird, editor-in-chief of Newsquest Scotland, will receive an honorary doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

Newsquest Scotland editor-in-chief to receive honorary doctorate in Glasgow

Lava fountains from the K?lauea volcano in Hawaii (L Gallant/USGS via AP)

Lava fountains from the K?lauea volcano in Hawaii (L Gallant/USGS via AP)

Volcano conference taking place in Scotland has warning for world leaders

There are major questions about the potential risks of incorporating artificial intelligence into education, but one expert has said we need to play an active role in its applications before it's too late.

There are major questions about the potential risks of incorporating artificial intelligence into education, but one expert has said we need to play an active role in its applications before it's too late.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Former Obama advisor on why we can't afford to turn a blind eye to AI in education

Dundee University

Dundee University approves £20m cuts plan after hundreds of staff losses