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McAllan urges schools to act ahead of new legislation on mobiles in class

The Scottish Government is to change the law to prevent pupils from using mobile phones in classrooms – with education secretary Mairi McAllan also setting out that existing guidance on their use will be toughened up ahead of legislation.

Rapid rise in remote students in Wales but Open University warns of funding risk

Demand for flexible higher education in Wales is growing rapidly but a lack of funding could threaten future access to study, the Open University has said.

Hundreds of Edinburgh University staff paid to leave in £140m cuts bid

Almost 500 people have taken voluntary severance at Edinburgh University since managers first announced cost-cutting plans in August 2024.

Scots universities in stark warning to Home Office over 'serious weaknesses' in student visa scheme

Universities Scotland has warned institutions are being driven towards a ‘cliff edge’ by changes to student visa rules.

NSPCC calls for mandatory sex and relationships education

Young people across Scotland have written messages to the new education secretary calling for the legal right to improved education on healthy relationships.

Aberdeen could cut 111 jobs as it seeks £10 million in savings

‘Decisive action’ is needed to address structural deficit despite recent cost-saving measures, says principal.

In a competitive, ranking-dominated world, can the UK sector centre quality in international education?

Wonkhe and IDP Education are exploring what the HE sector needs to do now to secure the success of the government’s International Education Strategy. Rachel MacSween and Debbie McVitty parse out the question of "quality".

International offices are being asked to manage risks they cannot see

Lily Wednesday argues that so long as policy intent contradicts operational reality, international offices need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

The global window on higher education.

Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools

The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in Northern Ireland schools.

Exam board withheld key data from Scottish Government

Scotland’s only exam board withheld the existence of “damning” evidence about controversial exam results from the Scottish Government, The Herald can exclusively reveal.