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Edinburgh University (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh University union ballot finds 75% ready for strike action

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Dundee University's main library

'Real danger' Scottish university will go to the wall, says think tank

A rally by university union members outside the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

University’s troubles worsened by UK’s hostility towards migrants Stephen Gethins

Sam Heughan, who has become one of Scotland's biggest stars since starring in Outlander, is an alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

The performing arts college with Heughan link named in world's top 10

Over 600 staff at Dundee University are to be axed.

More than 600 jobs to be axed at crisis-hit Scottish university

Hundreds of staff at a Scottish university who are union members have begun a two week strike in defence of their pensions.

Scottish university sees two-week strike action begin

Graduating students. Picture: David Cheskin/PA

Exclusive SNP told to open 'urgent' talks on university funding model

A general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Exclusive Staff question 'perverse' scale of Edinburgh University's £140m cuts

These universities, found across the UK, have some of the highest rates of satisfied students - especially when it came to teaching

The UK universities where students are happiest with their education

Scotland Ranking - 5. National Ranking - 20. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university, having received its royal charter in 1964 as the first technological university in the United Kingdom.

Exclusive Scottish university's £60m surplus drop as principal's pay rises £20k

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Exclusive Scottish universities catch students in 1,000 AI 'cheating' cases

Gordonstoun school has its first night endurance 10 hrs race.

Pupils from King's former school run in pitch dark in gruelling event

The University of Dundee's Queen Mother Building

SNP tells university to consider any staff proposals to limit job cuts

Edinburgh University (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh University says 'radical' action needed to plug £140m hole

Poverty-related gap widens again (Picture: John Devlin)

SNP 'flunked it' claim as gap grows between richest and poorest pupils

Rally outise Caird Hall in Dundee's city centre

Staff at troubled Scottish university embark on 3 weeks of strikes

The students benefitting from Pinnacle's school furniture

Aberdeen firm donates state-of-the art furniture to Indian School

55 per cent had moments where they questioned their future in education

Students' biggest concerns - including exam stress and money

A marketing campaign is encouraging international students to choose Scotland

900% rise in interest from overseas students coming to Scotland

Fantastic, high-ranking universities can be found dotted across Scotland

Scotland's 11 top universities for 2025 - as Higher exams edge closer

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

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On 21 April 1875, The Scotsman newspaper carried an advertisement for a public meeting ‘to consider the expediency of establishing a course of lectures on cookery with demonstrations and relative arrangements’. This meeting led directly to the opening of the Edinburgh School of Cookery, the institution that would ultimately become Queen Margaret University.

How a newspaper advert led to the creation of a Scottish university

Bonnar's at The Scott

The Scottish restaurant that's a hidden gem in student-ville Gaby Soutar

Alexander Court provides accommodation for students attending Stirling University

Teenager found dead in Scottish university accommodation building

University of Dundee. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Exclusive University in line for emergency funds from Scottish Government body

Rally over the financial crisis in higher education at the Scottish Parliament

SNP law to boost regulator's powers amid university financial crisis

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Student homelessness is on the rise, according to Scottish college bosses (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Homelessness soars among Scottish students amid 'worst' poverty

Fettes College

Exclusive Work begins on 'ground-breaking' new centre at Scottish private school

The University of Dundee

Exclusive Why John Swinney will not step in to save crisis-hit Dundee University

Berwickshire High School in Duns

Education chief rejects call to learn from transformed Scottish school

Nearly half of UK undergraduates face daily feelings of anxiety – the fourth highest of any country polled

UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

Four of the student accomodation developments set to spring up in Edinburgh over the coming years.

Edinburgh Developments 2024: 25 planned student accommodation projects

Duncan Chappell, librarian and collections manager at Glasgow School of Art, picks out his highlights a collection of material donated by the art historian and author, including beer bottles with labels designed by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Rachel Whiteread.

Glasgow School of Art reveals donation of treasure trove collection

There's still time to finish your personal statement and submit your UCAS application

What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

How did the UK's top domestic universities fare against the world?

How the UK's top 10 universities compare on the world stage

Joe Madden arrives at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to be sentenced after admitting damaging the Stone of Destiny display cabinet in the crown jewels room at Edinburgh Castle

Activist sentenced for damaging Stone of Destiny cabinet

These universities ranked among the UK's finest, in the country's 'definitive' university league table

Top UK universities according to Sunday Times, as UCAS deadline looms

First Minister John Swinney is calling on Westminster to work with him to develop a "tailored" migration policy for Scotland that could allow overseas students to remain in the country after graduation

Swinney calls for bespoke migration policy for graduates in Scotland

This time of year can be a lot for students

Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

Edinburgh College's Granton Campus

Exclusive SNP urged to give power to regions to boost economy and save colleges

University of West of Scotland (UWS)

Scottish university posts £14.4m deficit as student numbers fall

If you want equal consideration for university courses, you don't have long to apply

Uni application deadline nears for sixth-form students - how to apply

Pupils sitting an exam. Image: John Devlin

'Very worrying' research finds just 40% of S4 pupils pass maths

St Andrews University

Prestigious Scottish university posts £13m deficit amid pressures

St Andrews University

Exclusive University to rewrite financial plan after 'substantial' deficit rise

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