Posts Tagged ‘students’
Students looking away from studying agriculture
Scottish students are turning their backs on agriculture and related subjects, according to a new survey. TheKnowledgeAcademy.com has revealed the least popular undergraduate courses in Scotland. Overall, when it comes to the total number of students enrolled in 2016/17 in Scotland, these are the least popular undergraduate courses: Agriculture and related subjects (720), veterinary science…
Read MoreA musical showcase for new talent in Scotland
A showcase of original work by music students in Scotland is taking place next month. PLUG Festival is all about showcasing original compositions by the students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Once again there will be an evening of new chamber music by student composers from the Conservatoire in Glasgow, featuring new works by…
Read MoreQuality food at a price that will appeal to students
Ting Saboteur Sister of the nearby Ting Thai Caravan, Ting Saboteur is the newest establishment to take up residence on Teviot Place. With an industrial interior and communal seating, it’s best suited to a casual lunch with friends. The cari rang voi mang red curry was a particular highlight, tasty with plenty of fresh vegetables…
Read MoreAll change around Perth in a sign of the times
It’s a sign of the times in Perth. The establishment of the University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI) has granted Perth university city status, and as a result , boundary signs acknowledging the city’s new rank have been installed on roads leading to Perth. Offering further and higher education programmes, approximately 3000 students were…
Read MoreChildren discover the impact of World War I on their area
A new education resource exploring the impact of the First World War on East Dunbartonshire has been launched. The new teaching and learning resource features stories from the EDLC archives and local studies collections – many of them are new discoveries from the East Dunbartonshire’s War research volunteers, who have spent the past two years exploring the lives of…
Read MoreA very busy five days for Gaelic-speaking youngsters
The village of the Geàrrannan Blackhouses, in the Isle of Lewis, will be bustling this week as eighteen Gaelic-speaking secondary school pupils take part in 5 Latha 2017. Now in its sixth year, 5 Latha offers a unique opportunity to participants to experience life in a Gaelic speaking community, taking part in a programme of…
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