Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative reports theft of safe containing thousands of pounds
The Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative has reported the theft of a safe containing thousands of pounds in cash from its premises, The Student has learned. The safe, said to be…
“Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.”
You perhaps would not expect the Fijian National Rugby Team to be massive fans of Benjamin Franklin, but it would appear that they have taken to heart one of his…
Panesar’s flight abroad may end hopes of an England recall
It is always a sad sight to witness someone fall from grace. It is particularly poignant when the man in question is Monty Panesar. His release by his county side…
Scotland can be quietly optimistic about World Cup success
With the opening weekend of the 2015 Rugby World Cup looming, Scottish rugby fans are once again left expecting a tournament full of predictably unpredictable performances. Scotland have an unwanted…
Chelsea risk stagnation unless Mourinho refreshes squad
Few in the footballing world would have predicted that five games into the new season reigning Premier League champions Chelsea would be languishing just outside the relegation zone, and yet…
International students turn from UK amid tighter visa restrictions
A major survey has highlighted the increasing number of international students actively rejecting UK universities, identifying harsh post-study work options as the main reason. The Hobsons International Student Survey found…
Japan 34 – South Africa 32: One of sport’s greatest shocks
It’s not every day you are witness to a history defining moment in sport, but that’s exactly what happened on Saturday evening when Japan, the 13th – unlucky for some,…
Higher Education Governance Bill draws criticism throughout academia
A Scottish government bill seeking to standardize the way universities govern themselves has drawn a chorus of criticism from university principals, rectors, and students associations. The bill, titled the Higher…