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Scottish universities a haven for US students fleeing Trump's college crackdown

Scotland has become an increasingly popular destination for students from the United States in the wake President Donald Trump's interventions in higher education. RFI spoke to Americans enrolled at the University of Edinburgh, where one in 10 students is now from the US.

Radio France Internationale

Duhan van der Merwe dropped as Scotland take on New Zealand

Jamie Ritchie was also left out of the 23 while Zander Fagerson has not yet recovered from a knee injury.

The Independent UK

Duhan van der Merwe double helps Scotland rack up 13 tries in dominant USA win

Van der Merwe marked his 50th cap with two tries while Darcy Graham also starred with a hat-trick.

The Independent UK

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Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

The South Africa-born 30-year-old has scored a record 32 tries in his 49 appearances for his adopted country.

The Independent UK

Liam McConnell to make Scotland debut as Stafford McDowall captains heavily-rotated side for USA

Flanker McConnell makes his Test bow as Duhan van der Merwe earns a 50th cap

The Independent UK

Louis Rees-Zammit recalled to Wales squad after NFL experiment

Steve Tandy named Louis Rees-Zammit in the Wales squad despite a 21-month absence while Rhys Carré was also included after he requalified for selection

The Guardian - UK

Gregor Townsend vehemently defends controversial second job with Red Bull

The Scotland head coach is spending 30 days a year on Red Bull’s global rugby strategy and has come in for a lot of criticism for wearing two hats

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United Rugby Championship clash between Edinburgh and Ulster postponed due to Storm Amy

The fixture will now be played at a later date

The Independent UK

Ulrich Loening obituary

Other lives: Molecular biologist who led the Centre for Human Ecology for a decade

The Guardian - UK

Wrap up warm with iconic Aashu cashmere scarves for Christmas

The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and thoughtful giving. Every Christmas, people look for presents that not only surprise loved ones but…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Uni lecturers walk out on first of five days of industrial action

The University and College Union said it is ‘taking steps’ to extend its mandate for industrial action, which expires in November.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh University lecturers begin 5-day walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts

LECTURERS and other staff at the University of Edinburgh are set to begin a five-day walkout in a dispute over plans to cut £140 million from the…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University lecturers begin walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts plan

The University and College Union said cutting staff would amount to ‘academic vandalism on an unprecedented scale’.

Evening Standard

Charity worker in Ukraine reveals how Scottish donations are making a difference

AN underground school and a bakery are among the vital projects being supported in Ukraine thanks to Edinburgh donations ...

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Edinburgh University opens voluntary redundancy scheme amid 'financial challenges'

The University of Edinburgh has opened a voluntary redundancy scheme for some staff, as it says the higher education sector is facing “urgent…

The Guardian - UK

Jokers in the pack: eclectic shortlist revealed for Edinburgh comedy awards 2025

Seven of the eight nominees for best show have not previously been nominated in the same category at the ‘Oscars of live comedy’

The National (Scotland)

See if you can still get tickets for the AC/DC concert at Murrayfield Stadium

Are there still any tickets left for AC/DC's Power Up Tour show at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium this week?

The Guardian - UK

‘Shut it down and start again’: staff disquiet as Alan Turing Institute faces identity crisis

Whistleblower warns UK’s top AI research body in danger of collapse due to threats over funding and new direction

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The Guardian - UK

Red Like Fruit review – this shocking tale of sexual violence is a puzzle

In Hannah Moscovitch’s powerful play, a journalist’s triggered memories of abuse are voiced by a man

The National (Scotland)

SWPL title battle looks as intriguing as ever but I have fears for one side

With Rangers taking Glasgow City's assistant manager and several sides having disrupted pre-seasons, it's a tough one to predict

The Guardian - UK

Works and Days review – wild ride charts the arc of human progress

Performers dig up the stage, roll in the sack and merge with machines in Belgian theatre collective FC Bergman’s arresting show

The National (Scotland)

I'm a Scottish farmer – here's what I'm doing to help the people of Gaza

A SCOTTISH farmer is pushing for more businesses and events, including the Edinburgh Farmer’s Market, to boycott Israeli produce amid the…

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: The story behind the Edinburgh University ‘skull room’ – and a reckoning over its history

In today’s newsletter: What a landmark inquiry into the university’s slavery connections found – and what the institution is going to do about it

The Guardian - UK

Phrenology and IQ tests: the far-right revival of discredited race science

Resurging interest in theories of racial exceptionalism is turbocharged amid nuance-light world of social media

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University’s ‘skull room’ highlights its complicated history with racist science

Skulls were collected from all over the world because of some academics’ fascination with the discredited belief that skull shape denoted intelligence

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