Sturgeon targets “blight of inequality” with jobs plan
Nicola Sturgeon has introduced measures to bring down the “blight of inequality” in Scotland. Sturgeon, who will be standing as leader of the SNP in May’s general election, introduced a…
Labour accuse universities of “locking out” poorer students
Jim Murphy, leader of Scottish Labour, has criticised student recruitment at Scottish universities, particular the University of Edinburgh. Murphy, who is also MP for East Renfrewshire, said that higher education…
Minority groups must fight together against discrimination
Roger Cuckierman, chairman of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions (Crif) last week prompted a huge outcry when he claimed, “The National Front is a party for which I would…
Stirling Uni footballers facing punishment after ‘blacking up’ controversy
Students at Stirling University have been accused of racism on a social evening celebrating the Africa Cup of Nations. Students from the University’s football team, which plays in the Scottish…
German Student receives award 70 years late
The Edinburgh College of Art last week presented a German born architect with the City of Edinburgh Medal for Civic Design, 70 years after it was first awarded to him.…
University Vice-Chancellor pay rises spark protests
Revelations about the pay of university Vice-Chancellors in the UK have sparked student protests across the country, with attendees calling for a smaller gulf between the lowest and the highest-paid…
May to tackle campus extremism
UK government plans to counter the growth of extremism on university campuses have been met with fierce criticism. The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill, discussed at the House of Lords last…
Study questions employability prospects for postgraduates
A postgraduate degree may not increase overall employability, a study by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HESCU) has shown. Charlie Ball, deputy director of research at HESCU has suggested…