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A group of survivors are using public art to highlight cases of childhood sexual abuse

University of Glasgow reported to ombudsman over moving of child abuse exhibition
The organisers of an exhibition showcasing the stories of survivors of child sexual abuse have reported the University of Glasgow to the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman.

The Scottish Government said in 2021 that the SQA would be

The Scottish Government said in 2021 that the SQA would be

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Will the new SQA "roadmap" for change take us down the same old road?

Jenny Gilruth will not deliver an official statement to MSPs about the Higher History marking

Jenny Gilruth will not deliver an official statement to MSPs about the Higher History marking

'The public deserve clarity' - SNP slammed for refusing statement on SQA 'fiasco'

Sir Anton Muscatelli with the Lord Provost

Sir Anton Muscatelli with the Lord Provost

Anton Muscatelli

University of Glasgow's Sir Anton Muscatelli awarded Loving Cup in special ceremony

First Minister John Swinney and members of his Cabinet met with young people to discuss the issues most pressing for their generation.

First Minister John Swinney and members of his Cabinet met with young people to discuss the issues most pressing for their generation.

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Young people make the most of face-to-face with First Minister

The University of Edinburgh recently announced that it would be forced to make staff cuts, but it is not alone in facing new budget pressures.

The University of Edinburgh recently announced that it would be forced to make staff cuts, but it is not alone in facing new budget pressures.

Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)

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Falling foreign student numbers part of 'perfect storm' facing Scottish unis

School satisfaction scores in Scotland the lowest on record

School satisfaction scores in Scotland the lowest on record

School satisfaction scores in Scotland the lowest on record

The new qualifications body wants to reset relationships with teachers

The new qualifications body wants to reset relationships with teachers

New qualifications body vow to 'reset relationships' with teachers in new roadmap

Parents and supporters from the campaign group Save NLC School Buses have been protesting plans to cut primary bus routes for months, following concerns over the implementation of similar changes to secondary schools.

Parents and supporters from the campaign group Save NLC School Buses have been protesting plans to cut primary bus routes for months, following concerns over the implementation of similar changes to secondary schools.

North Lanarkshire Council

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Council reverses plans to cut primary school bus routes

Universities given go-ahead to over-recruit teachers despite job shortages

Universities given go-ahead to over-recruit teachers despite job shortages

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Universities given go-ahead to over-recruit teachers despite job shortages

Will we be subjected to more power cuts owing to our energy policies?

Will we be subjected to more power cuts owing to our energy policies?

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Letters: Be prepared for power cuts, reminders of the madness of net zero

An artists impression of the building

An artists impression of the building

University of Strathclyde

Former university student union building to be revamped as £30 million digital hub

University of Edinburgh job cuts announced

University of Edinburgh job cuts announced

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Principal blames National Insurance hike as Edinburgh University announce job cuts

The famous ‘class’ sketch featuring John Cleese, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett

The famous ‘class’ sketch featuring John Cleese, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett

University of Edinburgh

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Condemnation of class could be the last acceptable prejudice in Scotland

A badly damaged school in Khan Younis, Gaza.

A badly damaged school in Khan Younis, Gaza.

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Aid boss: 'You can't overstate the consequences' of the attacks on Gaza's schools

A new paper argues that Scotland does not have the information it needs to grade its education system and calls for new methods of collecting school data.

A new paper argues that Scotland does not have the information it needs to grade its education system and calls for new methods of collecting school data.

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Group calls for an escape from Scotland's educational 'black hole'

Education data can provide a wealth of insights into how to improve schools for everyone, but only if it is collected correctly.

Education data can provide a wealth of insights into how to improve schools for everyone, but only if it is collected correctly.

Analysis: The problem with good data? It takes time

Working-class Scots report an obsession with their accents and intense questioning over which school they attended

Working-class Scots report an obsession with their accents and intense questioning over which school they attended

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Edinburgh Uni must stop appalling snobbery from Saltburn-esque toff students

Glasgow University outgoing Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli

Glasgow University outgoing Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli

University of Glasgow

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

Glasgow University outgoing Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli

Glasgow University outgoing Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli

Anton Muscatelli

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'I'm proud we are a university for the world' - Anton Muscatelli on legacy and future

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

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

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