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The best UK universities have been revealed in The Times Good University Guide 2024. Photo by Adobe Photos.

The top 20 UK universities according to Good University Guide 2024

Several Scottish Universities are amongst the best in Britain.

The top 10 universities in Scotland according to latest league tables

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Students given tips on how to save money amid the cost-of-living crisis

Universities across Scotland offer degrees related to the games industry. Image: Getty

Eight Scottish universities where you can get a degree in video games

Exam results day can be tough. Image: Getty

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Pupils open their exam results. Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

University Clearing 2023: A step-by-step guide to Clearing

Scottish Uni’s ranked best to worst in the Good University Guide 2023

A fifth of parents would be ‘unlikely’ to encourage their children to go to university.

Many parents would struggle to support their child financially

Anti-affirmative action activists with the Asian American Coalition for Education protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court Building on June 29, 2023 in Washington, DC. In a 6-3 vote, Supreme Court Justices ruled that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional, setting precedent for affirmative action in other universities and colleges.

Inside the world of US college applications

Universities have a target of increasing the number of students from Scotland's 20 per cent most deprived areas to 20 per cent of all students by 2030 (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

How universities can continue to make progress on widening access

Graduates from Edinburgh University celebrate after a graduation ceremony at the McEwan Hall in the centre of Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Scottish universities raise concerns over key 'widening access' target

Robert Gelb is a serial founder and startup advisor, the managing editor of Campfire.scot, and runs the creative IP management startup Organic Suspension.

Universities are sinking spinouts before they can swim - Robert Gelb

The Scottish Actor who boasted impressive roles from James Bond to Robin Hood, was born in the Fountainbridge area in 1930. Back then, he attended Tollcross Primary School but decided to leave education early at 13 to become a milkman. Unlikely origins for the man who would become one of Scotland’s most famous stars. He passed away in 2020, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of many.

Famous Edinburgh Students: 10 Celebs who studied at Edinburgh schools

Staff have staged walkouts over pay and conditions

Students chant 'pay your workers' in protest at university graduation ceremony

University of Cambridge has been ranked among the best in the world

4 UK universities named among the best in the world

Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as presenter of University Challenge this year.

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Paxman leaving University Challenge

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t

Scottish university projects funded by the US Defence Department include research into drones, explosives, and helicopters. Picture: AFP/Getty

Revealed: Scottish universities receive £34m in Pentagon funding

Jacqueline Reid from Rokbak Volvo was presented the Inspirational Marketing Leaders Award last year by Drew Gillies of Denholm Associates and Star Awards host Jennifer Reoch. Image: Digital Triangle Creative Ltd

Ad Feature Rising Stars to Inspiring Leaders recognised at The Marketing Society Awards

Richard E Grant has joined calls to ban a controversial form of animal testing after writing a scathing letter to Bristol University demanding an end to the “horrific” practice.

Richard E Grant blasts ‘cruel’ university for testing on rats

The strike means lecturers will mark work but will not enter it into recording systems, as they are no longer carrying out duties beyond their contract. Picture: Jane Barlow

Students fear degrees being 'devalued' by lecturers' strike

Under-funding teaching and research may force universities to increase their reliance on geopolitically risky income from international students (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

SNP’s university funding cut is short-sighted, divisive and unenlightened

The student-led Plant-Based University of Edinburgh campaign group.

Edinburgh students vote against 100 per cent vegan plan

Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds

University staff go on strike today with more on the way as pay and pension dispute rages on (Photo by Martin Pope/Getty Images)

University staff go on strike over pay and pension dispute

Ksenia Grant is part of Edinburgh Innovations and is director of financial services and fintech sector engagement at the University of Edinburgh Futures Institute

Innovation is key for the financial services sector - Ksenia Grant

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Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment

Graham Boyack, Director, Scottish Mediation

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Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Protesters take part in a union rally on November 30, 2022 in London, England. Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison joined a rally by the University and College Union (UCU) amid strike action by staff at educational institutions across the UK. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UCU confirm strike dates for February and March - 70,000 to walk out

Glasgow University's Confucius Institute is sponsoring the "Chinese Burns Supper".

Criticism as Glasgow University Confucius Institute backs Chinese business event

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) during a rally in Glasgow.

UCU staff at 150 universities to strike over pay disputes

“Less time to study, more time working and, in the end, that might have the effect that they’re not able to succeed in their course and again lead to the risk of them dropping out” Universities UK chief executive warns

University dropout numbers could rise amid cost of living crisis

Claudia Cavalluzzo, executive director, Converge

There has never been a better time to make an impact

Psychologists at the Universities of York and Glasgow have found staring at an optical illusion can improve visual acuity and allow you to see small print. Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

Here are 6 intriguing optical illusions that could improve your eyesight

One hundred companies in the UK have agreed to a four-day working week without losing pay in order to increase productivity.

100 UK companies switch to four-day working week without cutting pay

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay

Over 70,000 university staff from 150 universities around the UK will strike on three dates this month.

University staff to strike for three days this month - why and dates

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'History reflects that during major economic upheaval, universities have remade and reformed themselves,' says Professor Todd Walker. Picture: Ewen Weatherspoon.

Education can provide a real connective spark – Professor Todd Walker comment

Universities need to look after their students. Picture: Getty Images

Catherine Salmond: It is not ok for students to be facing a housing crisis

New students at the University of St Andrews take part in the traditional Pier Walk along the harbour walls of St Andrews before the start of the new academic year.

Prestigious Scottish university faces student housing crisis

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville

Controversial Chinese hubs 'play important role', says SNP Education Secretary

Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 - 473 BC), circa 500 BC.

Scottish Government distances itself from Confucius Institutes

Professor Steve Olivier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University is working towards a more robust, just and progressive ...

Students at the University of St Andrews

Students are lacking in key social skills, says top Scottish university

Laura McFadzean

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Claudia Cavalluzzo, Director, Converge

Future for forging an entrepreneurial and innovation pathway for Scotland’s acad...

G-Force is an early-stage investment programme for climate-tech start-ups. Picture: Miriam Jencová.

Edinburgh Uni among universities signing up to sustainability-focused syllabus

Professor Philip Winn is Chair of Medical Research Scotland, Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Strathclyde, in the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences.

Scotland can be proud of Covid response from scientific community - Professor Ph...

Unvaccinated university students have been urged to get a Covid vaccine in freshers’ week (Photo: Shutterstock)

Unvaccinated students urged to get coronavirus jab during Freshers’ week

Young students on campus in Scotland

Lowest proportion of Scotland's poorest students at university for five years

Universities in Scotland are being advised to postpone freshers’ week due to the risk of coronavirus spreading during “mass activities”.

'Postpone freshers’ week', Scottish universities advised

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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