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Douglas Ross accused of 'bullying witnesses' in key Holyrood committee

DOUGLAS Ross has been accused of “bullying witnesses” in a key Holyrood committee

The National (Scotland)

University of Edinburgh lecturers to walk out over planned £140m cuts

The University and College Union said it is ‘not too late’ for management to avert industrial action.

The Independent UK

University principal defends his pay and perks as staff set strike dates

The principal of Edinburgh University has defended his six-figure salary to MSPs while UCU members have announced strike dates in June and…

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MSPs challenge university principal on pay and perks amid £140m savings goal

Holyrood Education Committee convener Douglas Ross questioned University of Edinburgh principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson.

Evening Standard

University denies purchasing iconic building as staff face cuts

A union has called for urgent clarity from Edinburgh University after it published an “incorrect” memo that said the cash-strapped institution…

The National (Scotland)

‘Around 350’ staff at Edinburgh University take voluntary redundancy

The institution is dealing with a £140 million budget deficit.

Evening Standard

Scottish university axes 350 members of staff as further cuts loom

Around 350 staff at the University of Edinburgh have accepted voluntary severance as part of sweeping efforts to reduce costs, but the…

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Hundreds of staff at Scottish universities paid more than First Minister

MORE than 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the First Minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing

The National (Scotland)

Second union at Edinburgh University ballots staff over proposed cuts

Unison has started a consultative ballot of 600 staff, while the University and College Union is carrying out a formal strike ballot of its members.

The Independent UK

Scottish university staff to vote on strike action in dispute over £140m in cuts

STAFF at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university’s plans to slash £140 million from…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

The Universities and Colleges Union said the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of efforts to cut £140 million.

Evening Standard

Scottish university boss raises prospect of tuition fees amid financial crisis

A Scottish university boss has raised the prospect of the re-introduction of tuition fees amid financial turmoil in higher education ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university chief spends more than £40k on travel amid funding crisis

A Scottish university’s chancellor spent more than £40,000 on travel and swanky hotels in less than a year amid a funding crisis.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university staff vote for strikes in early ballot amid cuts

Staff at a Scottish university could go on strike amid an ongoing dispute over cuts ...

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University of Edinburgh warns of staff cuts as it faces £140m financial deficit

Vice-chancellor says large-scale savings are needed but union says university should instead use its wealth

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university to cut jobs and slash budgets amid funding crisis

EDINBURGH University will axe more staff and will consider flogging buildings amid a major funding crisis, employees have been warned.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University still has problem with English ‘snobs’, principal admits

EDINBURGH University has warned that Scottish students continually face discrimination from English classmates, despite recent efforts to curb…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University responds to Labour supercomputer U-turn after snub

THE University of Edinburgh has issued a statement after Labour blocked funding for a new supercomputer, only to U-turn ...

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'Unfit to lead': Anger at Edinburgh University principal meeting with Israel diplomat

A MEETING between the principal of Edinburgh University and Israel’s deputy ambassador to the UK has been harshly criticised by academics at the…

The Guardian - UK

Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed Higgs boson, dies aged 94

Nobel-prize winning physicist who showed how particle helped bind universe together died at home in Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University faces accusations of transphobia over book launch

THE University of Edinburgh has once again been accused by a trade union of hosting an event which “contests the legitimacy of trans people and…

The National (Scotland)

Students left in 'deplorable' visa situation hit out at marking boycotts

INTERNATIONAL students are warning of a “real bin fire” at universities including the University of Edinburgh – as they may be forced to leave…

The National (Scotland)

Students’ body warns university still ‘unaffordable’ for many in Scotland

UNIVERSITY is still “unaffordable” for many people in Scotland – even though tuition fees are covered by the Scottish Government.

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University tries to defuse row after trans rights protests over film

Executives holds talks with both sides after screening of gender critical documentary was cancelled

The National (Scotland)

'I don't agree': Humza Yousaf rejects calls to END free tuition fees in Scotland

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected calls from a prominent university principal for “calm consideration” of charging graduates for their…

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