Tag: Education
Academy Future in Dundee MD Post-Brexit: Impact of Top Kid Transfer to Wolves
The departure of Scotland's top teenage talent to English clubs post-Brexit is a cause for concern as it puts local youth academies at risk of closure due to financial losses. However, Dundee's managing director,...
Nordic-style Open Kindergarten Trial in Scotland: Potential Roll-out Ahead
A new Nordic-style Open Kindergarten is set to be trialed in Scotland, with the potential for a wider rollout across the country in the future. The launch event for this initiative took place in...
Protect Student Mental Health Services: A Critical Call to Action
Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland, recently emphasized the urgent need for ringfenced funding for student mental health services in Scotland. According to Viswanathan, many students,...
Swinney Faces Questions from MSPs in Live FMQs Session
In a recent live session of First Minister's Questions (FMQs), Scottish Education Secretary John Swinney faced a barrage of questions from Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). The session, which was broadcasted live, saw...
Impact of Republicans Winning the Senate on America
Republicans have secured a victory in the Senate, which could potentially support a Donald Trump presidency as he nears a significant win in the White House.Throughout this election cycle, the GOP has been favored,...
US Students in Scotland Express Concern as Donald Trump Nears Win
In Edinburgh, a group of American students and Democratic supporters anxiously watched the screens as the US election results unfolded. What started as a night of optimism turned into a nail-biting experience as the...
Open University Graduation Ceremony Highlights the Value of Higher Education
The scene at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall was buzzing with excitement as the Open University graduation ceremony took place. The steps of the Buchanan Galleries were crowded with graduates, families, and friends, all...
Creating New Pathways: The Open University’s Impact on Dr. Anni Donaldson
Dr. Anni Donaldson shared her remarkable journey that began with the Open University (OU) in Scotland in the 1970s. After dropping out of university as a teen, Dr. Donaldson found the courage to pursue...