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A completed disaster roof house in Bangladesh, one of the projects supported by the University of Dundee and Dr Nandan Mukherjee

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'We have said enough': Dundee academic argues for action at COP29
A University of Dundee academic at COP29 calls for immediate practical solutions, such as sustainable housing projects to battle climate change.

Jamie Murray is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Stirling (John Walton/PA)

Jamie Murray is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Stirling (John Walton/PA)

Jamie Murray to receive honorary degree from University of Stirling

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The questions over Higher History marking saga just won't stop coming

Glasgow City Parents Group protest planned cuts to teacher numbers

Glasgow City Parents Group protest planned cuts to teacher numbers

Glasgow City Council

Parents group unsuccessful in attempt to launch legal challenge against council cuts

New robots could reduce the cost of renewable energy

New robots could reduce the cost of renewable energy

University of Edinburgh

New wave robots could reduce cost of offshore renewable energy

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Loss of specialist unit will 'profoundly damage' health research in Scotland

Cellist Lucia Capellaro will bring to life the historic instrument

Cellist Lucia Capellaro will bring to life the historic instrument

Aberdeen University

Oldest surviving Scottish cello to be played in public for first time since 1700s

The University of Dundee has warned cuts to staffing levels are “inevitable”

The University of Dundee has warned cuts to staffing levels are “inevitable”

Dundee University

Cuts to staffing ‘inevitable’ as university faces £30m deficit, principal warns

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

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Green flight paths 'could unlock sustainable aviation', Scots uni study suggests

More than a third of students in Scotland are struggling to pay their rent, a survey suggests.

More than a third of students in Scotland are struggling to pay their rent, a survey suggests.

Student housing

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Third of students in Scotland struggling to pay rent, survey suggests

Labour's Pam Duncan-Glancy (right) says that education secretary Jenny Gilruth (left) must make a statement to parliament about the ongoing controversy

Labour's Pam Duncan-Glancy (right) says that education secretary Jenny Gilruth (left) must make a statement to parliament about the ongoing controversy

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Labour demands parliamentary statement from Gilruth over SQA Higher History 'saga'

The award was handed out at the Ivor Novellos award

The award was handed out at the Ivor Novellos award

Ivor Novello Awards

Easterhouse children's project wins top classical music award

The shelter has been designed by a team at Edinburgh Napier University

The shelter has been designed by a team at Edinburgh Napier University

Refugees and immigration

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New shelter to help millions fleeing disaster designed at Scots university

The Scottish Government was pressed on whether its non-statutory guidance governing restraint and seclusion is enough to protect pupils ahead of ongoing consideration of a bill that would legislate a national policy.

The Scottish Government was pressed on whether its non-statutory guidance governing restraint and seclusion is enough to protect pupils ahead of ongoing consideration of a bill that would legislate a national policy.

Scottish parliament

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MSP says guidance on pupil restraint needs clarity and the 'weight of statute'

John Swinney was pressed on the issue at last week's First Minister's Questions

John Swinney was pressed on the issue at last week's First Minister's Questions

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Swinney has 'questions to answer' over SQA review of Higher History exam marking

Attendees will learn more about the unique perks of City of Glasgow College’s cadetship programme, which is a mixture of classroom and workshop-based learning, practical experience on board a variety of ships, and access to top-tier facilities

Attendees will learn more about the unique perks of City of Glasgow College’s cadetship programme, which is a mixture of classroom and workshop-based learning, practical experience on board a variety of ships, and access to top-tier facilities

City of Glasgow College invites aspiring mariners to Maritime Open Day on November 16

Our future tech leaders already exist, we just need to give them the right skills

Karen Fraser, Shetland Library

Karen Fraser, Shetland Library

Libraries recognised for community contributions in annual award ceremony

Nordic-style Open Kindergarten to be trialled in Scotland ahead of potential roll-out

Nordic-style Open Kindergarten to be trialled in Scotland ahead of potential roll-out

Children & Young People

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Nordic-style Open Kindergarten to be trialled in Scotland ahead of potential roll-out

Police Scotland were responsible for most Prevent referalls

Police Scotland were responsible for most Prevent referalls

Amnesty International

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SNP ministers urged to 'mitigate' UK Government's ‘chilling’ anti-terror strategy

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Two thirds of Celtic fans want fan board put in place as 'poor' engagement called out

'The power of books, and the importance of children and young people having access to books, should not be underestimated'

'The power of books, and the importance of children and young people having access to books, should not be underestimated'

Herald media partner

The Herald partners with Scottish Book Trust for Christmas Appeal

Val McDermid: 'How do we throw children a lifeline? We hand them a book' (Image: Gordon Terris/The Herald)

Val McDermid: 'How do we throw children a lifeline? We hand them a book' (Image: Gordon Terris/The Herald)

Scottish Book Trust

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Val McDermid: 'How do we throw children a lifeline? We hand them a book'

St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow

St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow

Independent Schools

Prestigious college seeks principal to lead next generation of leaders

Skills Development Scotland's Louise Fulton with Rosshall Academy pupil Ayman Zakir

Skills Development Scotland's Louise Fulton with Rosshall Academy pupil Ayman Zakir

Skills Development Scotland

Young Scots looking to jobs in health, creative industries and engineering - research

James McEnaney took a chance on becoming a teacher - but would he do the same today?

James McEnaney took a chance on becoming a teacher - but would he do the same today?

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Why the plight of new teachers makes me worry about the state of the profession

Permanent employment prospects for new teachers plummet across Scotland

Permanent employment prospects for new teachers plummet across Scotland

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Permanent employment prospects for new teachers plummet across Scotland

Childminding advocates say that the career offers unique benefits to communities, parents and carers themselves, and information during Careers Week will explain the support available.

Childminding advocates say that the career offers unique benefits to communities, parents and carers themselves, and information during Careers Week will explain the support available.

Pilot aims to grow vital childminding workforce by 1,000 to help childcare blackspots

Lorraine McIntosh

Lorraine McIntosh

Deacon Blue star to receive Honorary Degree from Abertay University

Preschool education options

Preschool education options

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Kerry Hudson: Why my mud-eating son will love Swedish preschool

Elise Kinnell credits WorkingRite with transforming her life and giving her the confidence to reconnect to school.

Elise Kinnell credits WorkingRite with transforming her life and giving her the confidence to reconnect to school.

'Keep your head high and trust your voice': Students' message to struggling peers

Many new teachers are struggling to find permanent roles in schools

Many new teachers are struggling to find permanent roles in schools

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Primary teacher training targets could be cut by fifth to deal with oversupply

Scottish universities face paying £45m more to cover the rise in national insurance contributions for employers

Scottish universities face paying £45m more to cover the rise in national insurance contributions for employers

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'Real alarm': Chancellor's national insurance rise to cost Scottish universities £45m

People have reported receiving blank emails from the SQA instead of their results

People have reported receiving blank emails from the SQA instead of their results

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History teachers respond to SQA review of Higher marking

SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson decided that the review would be carried out by a member of staff within the under-fire exam board

SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson decided that the review would be carried out by a member of staff within the under-fire exam board

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Investigation into History marking only interviewed those with links to the SQA

Joanna Robertson and Iain Gillies both earned awards

Joanna Robertson and Iain Gillies both earned awards

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Scottish textile students earn top UK prizes at award ceremony

Dr Joanna Wilson Dr Karen Gardiner with Caley at Glasgow University Equine Hospital alongside equine surgeon Prof Patrick Pollock.

Dr Joanna Wilson Dr Karen Gardiner with Caley at Glasgow University Equine Hospital alongside equine surgeon Prof Patrick Pollock.

How the Future Vets campaign aims to widen access to a critical profession

Should there be a moratorium on energy developments in the Highlands?

Should there be a moratorium on energy developments in the Highlands?

Highlands & Islands

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There must be a moratorium on new energy developments in the Highlands

Vladimir Putin with his eyes trained on a Russian military exercise

Vladimir Putin with his eyes trained on a Russian military exercise

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Letters: Be under no illusion: Russia is out to expand its empire

L to R - Prof Penny Macbeth, Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Vojtěch Aubrecht, Dean of the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art.

L to R - Prof Penny Macbeth, Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Vojtěch Aubrecht, Dean of the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art.

Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow School of Art awarded prestigious Ladislav Sutnar Prize

Picture posed by model

Picture posed by model

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Student mental health self referrals triple in 10 years

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I took an expert to a STEM event. Here's what happened.

Glasgow Caledonian University

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Students urged to boycott cybersecurity tech over Israel link

An email from the UNISON Scottish Secretary notes that “members and branch representatives may be concerned by this news.

An email from the UNISON Scottish Secretary notes that “members and branch representatives may be concerned by this news.

Major trade union removes all college branch officers 'with immediate effect'

Introducing young people to the opportunities available at college has paid dividends for recruitment.

Introducing young people to the opportunities available at college has paid dividends for recruitment.

The State of Scotland's Colleges

Colleges and young people need each other more than we realise

Sunnyside is a School of Conservation, where environmental themes are woven throughout the curriculum. Part of the ethos encourages pupils to explore topics that they are passionate about.

Sunnyside is a School of Conservation, where environmental themes are woven throughout the curriculum. Part of the ethos encourages pupils to explore topics that they are passionate about.

Glasgow Kelvin College

When Glasgow pupils wanted cleaner air, they turned to their local college

Employers will support events and activities across Scotland to support Scottish Careers Week

Employers will support events and activities across Scotland to support Scottish Careers Week

Careers campaign helps make skills a top priority in Scotland

Dr Tom Crawford uses Pokemon to help young people engage with practical applications of mathematics.

Dr Tom Crawford uses Pokemon to help young people engage with practical applications of mathematics.

Oxbridge lecturer uses Pokemon to hook pupils on maths

Is it time to rethink the exams system?

Is it time to rethink the exams system?

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It's good to see schools stand up to the SQA. Now it's time to make exams history

Colleges in Scotland have agreed an accelerated Real Living Wage increase

Colleges in Scotland have agreed an accelerated Real Living Wage increase

Scotland's colleges agree accelerated Real Living Wage increase

'Northern Lights’ is an interactive augmented reality (AR) wonderland

'Northern Lights’ is an interactive augmented reality (AR) wonderland

Digital culture

Artists invited to create digital 3D artworks for Scotland’s Festival of Light

Professor Garrick Allen is leading the new research

Professor Garrick Allen is leading the new research

Hidden in plain sight: could ancient annotations unlock new secrets of learning?

The exam board has released the results of an investigation into exam marking after teachers and markers raised major concerns

The exam board has released the results of an investigation into exam marking after teachers and markers raised major concerns

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SQA accused of 'whitewash' in Higher History marking review

Academic who lead review of exams and assessment says 'reform will be gradual'

Academic who lead review of exams and assessment says 'reform will be gradual'

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Academic who lead review of exams and assessment says 'reform will be gradual'