Tag: university

More Scots secure uni places

28,130 Scots-domiciled students have secured a place at university so far this year, a record high at A Level results day. The figures, published this...

Pioneering scientist receives honorary doctorate

AN academic credited with one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century has received an honorary degree from Edinburgh Napier University. Dame Jocelyn...

University of Glasgow teaching area to be named in commemoration of Charles Kennedy

A MEMORIAL fund is being set up by the University of Glasgow to commemorate the life of alumnus and former rector Charles Kennedy. The aim of...

Smoking ban cuts child hospital visits

BANNING smoking in public places has cut hospital admissions for childhood respiratory infections in England by almost 4%, new research from Edinburgh University has shown. Researchers...

World class athletes added to Edinburgh’s Sports Hall of Fame

THREE world class athletes have joined the list of sporting greats in the University of Edinburgh’s Sports Hall of Fame. A world champion, an archery...

School sports day saved by University

THE University of St Andrews has come to the rescue of a school sports day after the primary school’s own fields were flooded. Primary six...

Latest News

WordPress Cookie Plugin by Real Cookie Banner