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Editor-in-chief to receive honorary doctorate in Glasgow
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (611+ words) The editor-in-chief of Newsquest Scotland is to receive an honorary doctorate from his former university. Callum Baird, a journalism graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), will be awarded the honour during the university's summer graduation ceremonies in recognition of his…...
The Dundee sewing class that's giving Scotland's kids confidence and changing lives
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1150+ words) In September this year, Front Lounge " a grassroots charity in Dundee " will celebrate its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter of a century of helping to change lives. According to Chika Inatimi, the group's Project Leader, it all started out as a…...
AI is in classrooms " one expert says the real risk is pretending otherwise
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (888+ words) As researchers urge ministers to get artificial intelligence into the curriculum, an Obama-era tech adviser warned the real risk may not be the technology in the classroom " but decision-makers who refuse to understand it. Typically, the debate over artificial intelligence…...
Scottish company develops way to sift through 'sea of AI job applications"
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (511+ words) A Glasgow-founded company has hailed new artificial intelligence hiring technology to help employers sift a "sea of AI-generated applications". The Peter Bauer-backed Willo works with employers including easy Jet, Hello Fresh, EDF Energy, Bolt, and Toyota. It invested more than…...
Edinburgh pupils and staff honoured as divesity champions
3+ day, 33+ min ago (837+ words) There is never a bad time to take a stand against racism or to be a champion for equality and inclusivity, but the current moment feels like a particularly important opportunity, This was the message from City of Edinburgh Councillor…...
Glenalmond College is now in the premier league of nurturing football talent
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (534+ words) Glenalmond College and Chelsea FC have now joined forces to offer pupils football development alongside academic excellence Glenalmond College announces a landmark partnership with Chelsea Football Club, one that redefines what Scottish education can offer the world's most ambitious young…...
City of Glasgow College opens doors to future maritime professionals at Open Day
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (289+ words) Anyone interested in a career at sea is invited to discover the opportunities available at City of Glasgow College's Maritime Open Day on Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 2. 30pm to 7pm at the College's world-class Riverside Campus. As the UK's leading maritime training college,…...
NHS Borders director concerned about primary school i Pads
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (863+ words) A local NHS board has raised concerns about one council's strategy to provide i Pads to all children beginning in Primary 4. In the most recent Director of Public Health Annual Report published in April, Dr Sohail Bhatti of NHS Borders…...
Demolition considered for Edinburgh nursery after roof collapse closure
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (327+ words) An Edinburgh nursery could be demolished after severe structural issues forced its closure earlier this year. Calderglen Early Learning Centre in Sighthill shut its doors in March after inspections revealed extensive roof damage following a ceiling collapse. Councillors have now…...
Groups call for exam standards review after STEM subjects labelled 'most difficult"
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (604+ words) A group of expert organisations has written to the Scottish Government raising concerns about uneven exam standards for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in secondary schools. Professor Fiona Mc Neill, Chair of Learned Societies" Group (LSG) on Scottish…...