The Latest Breaking News from Mairi McAllan

University ‘held to account’ after grade error student took own life – family

Ethan Scott Brown, 23, was wrongly told by the University of Glasgow weeks before his death that he could not graduate.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

'Urgent sweeping changes' needed in Scottish schools, ex-headmaster's report states

A REPORT setting out sweeping changes to Scotland’s education system is an “urgent call for action”, its author has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Scottish minister insists independence vote not off table in fresh United Kingdom row

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The Independent UK · Sep 13

Independence referendum 'not off the table', says Mairi McAllan

AN independence referendum is “not off the table”, Mairi McAllan has insisted after the Prime Minister was forced to rule out a second vote last…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Pisa results show 'education strengths' but more investment needed, union says

AN ANNUAL international study has found that although Scotland has educational strengths, children’s performance in reading and maths has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Scotland holds 'competitive international position' in education, new study finds

Scotland holds a 'competitive position' in education, a new international study shows

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Scottish universities 'face £200m black hole' in funding crisis, expert report warns

SCOTLAND'S universities “face an acute and growing financial crisis”, a leading expert has warned in a new report ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

£14m pledge towards refurbishment of Scottish city landmarks revealed

THE Scottish Government has announced £14 million in conditional support towards the refurbishment of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

New consultation on mobile phone use in Scottish schools opens

The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Minister demands answers from UK Government over vetoed £1.5bn Highland factory

THE Scottish Government has “never” been told why their UK counterpart blocked a Chinese firm’s £1.5 billion investment in the Highlands –…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24