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Suffering behind bars: There is a looming mental health crises amongst prisoners.

More support needed for prisoners - or we reach crises point

Deaths in police custody are a cause for great concern and the justice system must bee supported by the government in making key changes.

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University

'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent

Up in flames: the Mackintosh building was destroyed.

Up in flames: the Mackintosh building was destroyed.

Return of the Mack? It won’t happen, so on with the new…

Faifley Campus opening.

Faifley Campus opening.

Faifley Campus opens with schools, library and community facilities under one roof

SAD group photo.

SAD group photo.

Free boxes offering winter support for SAD sufferers roll out across libraries

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council reassures parents after Scotland-wide hoax threats

Lessons to Learn 🎓

Lessons to Learn

Why can’t Scotland’s exam board answer a simple yes or no question about exams?

The interior view up through the floors in the west side of Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building.

The interior view up through the floors in the west side of Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building.

Glasgow School of Art

Campaigners call for Glasgow School of Art to give up ownership of 'The Mack'

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University provost nominated for role on capital's tourist tax board

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

Viewing habits evolve - BBC should scrap Scotland channel

Wester Hailes High School entrance.

Wester Hailes High School entrance.

Wester Hailes High School pupils move into new Edinburgh building

The free course explores the storytelling techniques behind Scotland’s distinctive crime fiction tradition

The free course explores the storytelling techniques behind Scotland’s distinctive crime fiction tradition

Tartan Noir: New online course examines Scotland’s crime-writing tradition

The University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University staff balloted on strike action over job cuts and union rep dismissal

The council confirmed the message was sent to Coltness High School on Tuesday morning, and it immediately contacted Police Scotland.

The council confirmed the message was sent to Coltness High School on Tuesday morning, and it immediately contacted Police Scotland.

North Lanarkshire Council

Fresh 'threatening message' sent to school amid Scotland-wide investigation

Dr Parvis has been apppointed to the 30-member commission.

Dr Parvis has been apppointed to the 30-member commission.

Catholic Church in Scotland

Catholic theologian from Edinburgh appointed by Pope Leo to advise Vatican

What can be done to improve the working environment for Scotland's teachers?

What can be done to improve the working environment for Scotland's teachers?

We must restore the teacher's right to set boundaries

Students from George Watson College in Edinburgh have won an award at the 2026 Greenpower International Finals.

Students from George Watson College in Edinburgh have won an award at the 2026 Greenpower International Finals.

Edinburgh students win engineering award for documenting electric car journey

EFI is located in the old Royal Infirmary building on Lauriston Place.

EFI is located in the old Royal Infirmary building on Lauriston Place.

Edinburgh University

More programmes to close at Edinburgh University in latest wave of cuts

Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building was devastated by two fires in the space of four years.

Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building was devastated by two fires in the space of four years.

'Falls on us as a nation to restore building to its glory': MP's Mack cash plea

John Swinney at the SNP conference in Aberdeen last week, where delegates voted in favour of a motion to prohibit so-called conversion practices

John Swinney at the SNP conference in Aberdeen last week, where delegates voted in favour of a motion to prohibit so-called conversion practices

Shame on them: the SNP has become a hostile place for Scotland's Catholics

A former teacher at a school in the Borders has been removed from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) register

A former teacher at a school in the Borders has been removed from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) register

Year-long ban for former teacher for inappropriate remarks and classroom incidents

Paralympic champion funds scholarship for disabled students at a Scottish university

Sir Peter Mathieson sent the email to a student ... as well as a number of Edinburgh MSPs.

Sir Peter Mathieson sent the email to a student ... as well as a number of Edinburgh MSPs.

Edinburgh University

Email reveals what Peter Mathieson really thinks about university programme closures

Students take part in the traditional Raisin Monday foam fight on St Salvator's Lower College Lawn at the University of St Andrews in Fife. The messy display is the culmination of a weekend of festivities where first years say thank you to their more

Students take part in the traditional Raisin Monday foam fight on St Salvator's Lower College Lawn at the University of St Andrews in Fife. The messy display is the culmination of a weekend of festivities where first years say thank you to their more

St Andrews students cover each other in foam for annual Raisin Monday tradition

City of Edinburgh Council

Police Scotland receive 300 calls after threatening messages sent to schools

Hospital problems: Those seeking urgent treatment in the future may have to forego the NHS for private surgery.

Hospital problems: Those seeking urgent treatment in the future may have to forego the NHS for private surgery.

Need a future hip or knee replacement? Best to go private

Loanhead Library.

Loanhead Library.

Glasgow and Midlothian libraries shortlisted for national awards

The University of Edinburgh is one of many facing questions about its future. Unlike many, however, Edinburgh may be suggesting some answers.

The University of Edinburgh is one of many facing questions about its future. Unlike many, however, Edinburgh may be suggesting some answers.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh programme closures have staff asking about the purpose of university

St Andrews University

St Andrews University

St Andrews University

Q Manivannan and US Office star beaten to University of St Andrews rectorship

Teachers are facing rising levels of violence.

Teachers are facing rising levels of violence.

Secondary school

Attacks on Edinburgh secondary school teachers more than double in four years

Call for action as Scottish housing developer in administration

Call for action as Scottish housing developer in administration

Call for action as Scottish housing developer placed into administration

A Freedom of Information Request (FOI) shared with the LDR service shows that £7.4 million was spent on taxis and private hire vehicles in 2021/22 while £7.9 million was spent in 2022/23.

A Freedom of Information Request (FOI) shared with the LDR service shows that £7.4 million was spent on taxis and private hire vehicles in 2021/22 while £7.9 million was spent in 2022/23.

Cost of living crisis

Glasgow City Council spent £42.5m on taxis and private hire vehicles in five years

Protesters gathered outside Edinburgh University's library on Wednesday, October 7.

Protesters gathered outside Edinburgh University's library on Wednesday, October 7.

Anti-Zionist Jewish student group backs proposal to drop antisemitism definition

Hundreds of staff and students attended the protest.

Hundreds of staff and students attended the protest.

Scottish Government urged to intervene over Dundee University job cuts

A report on a Scottish citizens' jury showed strong support for retaining free tuition for higher education and investing more in colleges, although opinions were split over the necessary steps to take.

A report on a Scottish citizens' jury showed strong support for retaining free tuition for higher education and investing more in colleges, although opinions were split over the necessary steps to take.

Citizens’ jury says higher education funding should be 'reprioritised'

A new report shows a gap in the progression of students from low- and high-socioeconomic backgrounds into postgraduate studies in STEM.

A new report shows a gap in the progression of students from low- and high-socioeconomic backgrounds into postgraduate studies in STEM.

Research & Development

'Wake-up call' as low-income students missing out on research opportunities

MSP Q Manivannan has a bulging portfolio of duties.

MSP Q Manivannan has a bulging portfolio of duties.

Q Manivannan as St Andrews rector – a laughing matter?

Is it time for John Swinney to spin the wheel and gamble on his - and Scotland's - future?

Is it time for John Swinney to spin the wheel and gamble on his - and Scotland's - future?

The Dice Man: Is John Swinney now a political gambler?

The Scottish Government has announced an additional £190,023 for the Bridges Programmes’ Refugee Doctors Programme.

The Scottish Government has announced an additional £190,023 for the Bridges Programmes’ Refugee Doctors Programme.

Funding nearly doubled to help refugee doctors return to work in Scotland's NHS

University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen researchers launch two-year study into male breast cancer

The four-teacher school, which currently has 33 pupils, was previously known as Ballachulish Public School.

The four-teacher school, which currently has 33 pupils, was previously known as Ballachulish Public School.

Highland Council

Highland school and nursery closed after fire devastates main building

Scottish social historian to launch new history of British working class in Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is embroiled in a serious governance dispute.

The University of Edinburgh is embroiled in a serious governance dispute.

Edinburgh University

University bosses warned of serious reputational damage over 90 programme closures

David Macfarlane and Martin Boath.

David Macfarlane and Martin Boath.

ICS Learn announces Glasgow move and rebrand after 130 years of distance learning

Glasgow Caledonian University.

Glasgow Caledonian University.

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University 'to close' as fourth union joins strike action

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution of Nidal Hasan – the first American military execution in more than 60 years – will be livestreamed around the world

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution of Nidal Hasan – the first American military execution in more than 60 years – will be livestreamed around the world

A memory that will always haunt me: death penalty cannot be condoned

The University of Edinburgh's Advanced Computing Facility

The University of Edinburgh's Advanced Computing Facility

University of Edinburgh

Software breakthrough could spur quantum computer advances, Edinburgh study suggests

Staff at Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) in Edinburgh say they are taking a cautious,

Staff at Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) in Edinburgh say they are taking a cautious,

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Independent school pioneering AI says teaching comes first, tools second

Edinburgh University students engaged in a pro Palestine protest on campus on October 7, three years after attacks by Hamas.

Edinburgh University students engaged in a pro Palestine protest on campus on October 7, three years after attacks by Hamas.

Scottish Jewish body urges Edinburgh University to retain antisemitism definition

The Monty Python co-founder, a former rector of the Scottish institution, accused the politician of trying to “understate the appalling psychological effects of rape”.

The Monty Python co-founder, a former rector of the Scottish institution, accused the politician of trying to “understate the appalling psychological effects of rape”.

John Cleese urges St Andrews students not to vote for Green MSP Q Manivannan

MSP Q Manivannan is standing in the election.

MSP Q Manivannan is standing in the election.

Q Manivannan enters race to become next University of St Andrews rector

Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy deserving of a statue?

Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy deserving of a statue?

A time for heroes: after Mandela, why not a statue to Zelenskyy?

Humza Yousaf to lead Edinburgh University masterclasses on polarisation

Pro Palestine students gather outside the university's main library on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

Pro Palestine students gather outside the university's main library on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

University to consider dropping antisemitism definition amid free speech fears