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Edinburgh University spent £435,000 on external consultants.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University paid external consultants £435,000 to help develop cuts plan

According to a Freedom of Information request, the university entered into a ‘Workshop Facilitation’ contract with PA Consulting on January 21, 2026.

Edinburgh University managers face the prospect of a staff revolt.

Edinburgh University managers face the prospect of a staff revolt.

Edinburgh University

'Anger and mistrust': Edinburgh University leaders face staff revolt over cuts bid

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

Are American pensioners coming to study at Edinburgh University?

Are American pensioners coming to study at Edinburgh University?

Higher Education

American pensioners enrolling at Scottish universities to secure student visas

Sir Peter Mathieson is to leave the university in 2028.

Sir Peter Mathieson is to leave the university in 2028.

Edinburgh University

Beleaguered Edinburgh University chief Sir Peter Mathieson to leave institution

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

Higher Education

Dundee University staff begin five-week strike over compulsory redundancies

The EAIE Glasgow 2026 drew 'record-breaking' attendance, with visitors from 107 countries visiting the SEC over four days.

The EAIE Glasgow 2026 drew 'record-breaking' attendance, with visitors from 107 countries visiting the SEC over four days.

Scottish universities are said to be in crisis. What I found in Glasgow surprised me

The University of Glasgow has said posts may be affected by a restructure.

The University of Glasgow has said posts may be affected by a restructure.

Higher Education

Leaked email states university jobs 'may be affected by restructuring programme'

A new staff-student relationships policy at Edinburgh Napier University has been criticised.

A new staff-student relationships policy at Edinburgh Napier University has been criticised.

Edinburgh Napier University

Fears that university's staff-student policy has scope for 'predatory behaviour'

Shot of two young women using a laptop together in a college library

Shot of two young women using a laptop together in a college library

Higher Education

Number of Scots university students from deprived areas 'highest on record'

Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.

Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.

Higher Education

Who is the professor at the centre of plagiarism row

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

The University of Glasgow has announced a programme of cuts

The University of Glasgow has announced a programme of cuts

Higher Education

Glasgow University staff could strike in early Autumn 'if cuts not reversed'

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

Unwelcoming attitude to overseas students costing economy £3bn says new report

Inyang Mfon-Abasi Michael is now forging a successful career as a filmmaker in Glasgow after a traumatic early start in life.

Inyang Mfon-Abasi Michael is now forging a successful career as a filmmaker in Glasgow after a traumatic early start in life.

Higher Education

'They said I shouldn't exist': How 'shunned' Glasgow filmmaker became viral star

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

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University

Warning ancient university faces 'constitutional crisis' over restructuring plan

Higher Education

Scottish university braced for job cuts amid drop in international students

Forth Valley College

Forth Valley College

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Director of Curriculum role at Forth Valley College to shape regional skills

UCU strikes are likely to take place.

UCU strikes are likely to take place.

Staff at Scottish university vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

A row over secret document has intensified in recent days.

A row over secret document has intensified in recent days.

Edinburgh University

Ancient university withheld secret files from senior academics over 'anxiety' fears

Members of the UCU picket outside Heriot Watt University.

Members of the UCU picket outside Heriot Watt University.

'Carnage': My morning on the picket as staff fight to save a university in crisis

Edinbugh University students could face the prospect of not graduating on time.

Edinbugh University students could face the prospect of not graduating on time.

Academics raise governance concerns at ancient university mired in 'transparency' row

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

Students will 'suffer' amid marking boycott at Edinburgh University, union claims

Colleges and universities have explored a range of exciting initiatives to help support student learning

Colleges and universities have explored a range of exciting initiatives to help support student learning

Further Education

Explore the shortlisted entries for the Enhancing Student Learning Award

Up to 76 jobs could be cut at the university.

Up to 76 jobs could be cut at the university.

Staff at leading Scottish university to strike during graduations over job cut plans

Louise Taney, an apprentice estimator with BAE Systems in Glasgow

Louise Taney, an apprentice estimator with BAE Systems in Glasgow

Apprenticeship versus university: research shows shift towards 'on the job' learning

Glasgow Caledonian University.

Glasgow Caledonian University.

Leading modern Scottish university to cut more than 100 jobs after £33m loss

People walking among the cloisters beneath Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow.

People walking among the cloisters beneath Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow.

Students to host people's assembly amid 'abhorrent and unacceptable' crisis

Aberdeen University Principal Peter Edwards is on a mission to transform the 531-year-old institution.

Aberdeen University Principal Peter Edwards is on a mission to transform the 531-year-old institution.

Higher Education

'We need a national conversation': University principal on the future of free tuition

Scotland's University Crisis

Scotland's University Crisis

How academic freedom is being weakened from within our universities

There are fresh job cut fears at Aberden University.

There are fresh job cut fears at Aberden University.

Aberdeen University

'No more to give': Job cut fears as Scots university looks to axe £4.3m deficit

University of Edinburgh Old College

University of Edinburgh Old College

Staff numbers at leading Scottish university plunge amid £140m cost cutting drive

Watson has started the role today (2 Feb).

Watson has started the role today (2 Feb).

Glasgow Caledonian University

Scotland's top modern university under new leadership as new principal starts role

76 jobs are set to be lost at the university.

76 jobs are set to be lost at the university.

Scotland's university of the year to axe 76 posts amid £35m funding gap

Aberdeen University management was criticised in a recent report.

Aberdeen University management was criticised in a recent report.

Aberdeen University

Top official at Scots university quits as institution deals with 'toxic' culture

Dozens of staff have left Aberdeen University.

Dozens of staff have left Aberdeen University.

Aberdeen University

Dozens of jobs lost at Scottish university amid reports of 'toxic' culture

Fears of job cuts at top Scottish university as £35m funding gap revealed

Fears of job cuts at top Scottish university as £35m funding gap revealed

Fears of job cuts at top Scottish university as £35m funding gap revealed

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

'Alarming numbers': Unions warn of 1,400 more job cuts at University of Edinburgh

The University of Strathclyde has been named Scottish University of the Year.

The University of Strathclyde has been named Scottish University of the Year.

Higher Education

Glasgow's Strathclyde University chosen as Scottish University of the Year

Strikes will take place at Robert Gordon University.

Strikes will take place at Robert Gordon University.

Robert Gordon University

Scottish university axes 190 jobs in cost-cutting 'transformation' project

Workers could strike at the University of Dundee

Workers could strike at the University of Dundee

Dundee University

Staff at Scottish university to consider strike action over job cuts

The University of Edinburgh is attempting to save millions

The University of Edinburgh is attempting to save millions

Edinburgh University's senior staff offered voluntary redundancy in latest cuts drive

Staff at the University of Dundee are being cut in a bid to tackle a large deficit (Alamy/PA)

Staff at the University of Dundee are being cut in a bid to tackle a large deficit (Alamy/PA)

Dundee University

Dundee University roiled as interim finance chief quits after eight days in job

Pickets from UCU members are expected.

Pickets from UCU members are expected.

Higher Education

Edinburgh University staff to strike today as 1800 job losses threatened

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Higher Education

'Cynical vandalism of a questionable legality': Aberdeen Uni cuts slammed

Universities recorded a significant decline in international students between 2023 and 2024, deepening concerns about the sector's financial health.

Universities recorded a significant decline in international students between 2023 and 2024, deepening concerns about the sector's financial health.

Dundee University

International student enrolments plummet at Scottish universities

Unite members at Strathclyde University are angry at senior management over a controversial pension transfer.

Unite members at Strathclyde University are angry at senior management over a controversial pension transfer.

'We've got to stop them': Sound and fury at UNITE rally in Rottenrow Gardens

Aberdeen University

Aberdeen University

'Fear and suspicion': The toxic culture at prominent Scots university

Glasgow University outgoing Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli

Glasgow University outgoing Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli

University of Glasgow

Anton Muscatelli: 'SNP should plug funding gap for teaching Scottish undergraduates'

The Scottish Institute is set to welcome its first cohort in September 2025

The Scottish Institute is set to welcome its first cohort in September 2025

Leading performing arts institution launches contemporary dance degree

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

Foreign student numbers are the government's next major crisis