Tag: education
Student fees in England now highest in EU
By Bob Duncan A new European Commission report has revealed that England is home to the highest student fees in Europe, in...
Scottish government’s principle of free education showing positive results
By Andrew Barr The latest figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) have shown that Scotland is the only nation in the...
Scottish universities best in UK for attracting new students
By Andrew Barr New UCAS figures have revealed a gulf between the impact of free education policy in Scotland and increased fees in England. The...
Scottish Labour to join Tories in seeking end to free education
By a Newsnet reporter Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont has signalled her party are to ditch plans for free education for Scottish students. The fears...
Scottish Labour MP refuses to apologise for offensive ‘racism’ slurs
By a Newsnet reporter A Scottish Labour MP has refused to withdraw comments he made after he accused the Scottish government of anti-English racism...
Most satisfied with education as Scots pupils go back to school
As Scotland’s young people return to school the latest survey of opinion shows Scots are overwhelmingly satisfied with their children’s education. ...
UK Government appoints anti-Abortion group as sexual health advisor
The charity Life, a group which is opposed to abortion in all circumstances has been appointed to advise the UK government on sexual health....
Engage a hit with Scottish education
Engage for Education, the website created to prompt an active dialogue between the Scottish Government and the education community, reached 100,000 hits this week.The...
EU students flock to Scottish universities
A record number of EU students have enrolled at Scotland's universities, up 17 per cent last year new statistics revealed today as Education Secretary...
Who are the real racist intolerant bullies?
Put your hands up if you favour a free education system for Scottish students. Probably all of you I guess. Now put...