Irish president Catherine Connolly awarded 'top honour' during Scotland visit The Irish president has been awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh's 'highest honour' during her visit to Scotland The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
New Zealand announces major overhaul of seasonal worker scheme; changes from 2027 New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will see reforms starting in 2027. These changes aim to simplify recruitment and improve worker protections for overseas staff. Employers will experience streamlined accreditation and agreement processes under the new framework. Workers will benefit from strengthened support and clearer cost recovery agreements. The government… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Edinburgh to host free festival on Scotland's colonial past, languages and gaming A series of talks and workshops on health, the creative arts and video games will be held during a festival on knowledge in Se… The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025
Duke of Edinburgh becomes fellow of Royal Society of Edinburgh There are more than 1,800 RSE fellows. Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025
I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, now I’m demanding schools protect teenagers better Faustine Petron’s Make It Mandatory campaign has received support from MPs and charities and garnered over 100,000 signatures The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Hubble Telescope scientist among new Royal Society of Edinburgh fellows Cartoonist and artist Kate Charlesworth is also part of the 2025 cohort. Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025
Crucial topics are missing from teens’ education on sex and reproductive health in England Comprehensive sex and reproductive health education aims to promote positive attitudes toward sex and reproductive health, and empower young people to make informed decisions. The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024
Scrap subsidies to Scotland’s conifer forests, urges report Royal Society of Edinburgh says money should be spent on longer-living native forests with greater biodiversity benefits The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024
Sex ed rewrite pledge draws ire in New Zealand Beyond a pledge to scrap smokefree laws, the New Zealand coalition agreements contains plenty of controversial measures sure to create division. AAP · Dec 2, 2023
NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the ‘outposts’ that ‘grow’ them The three party leaders currently negotiating to form New Zealand’s next government might have their differences, but they seem to agree on one thing: the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme needs to expand. The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023
The top fringe events at this year's SNP conference in Aberdeen THE SNP’s annual conference is set to run from Sunday to Tuesday in Aberdeen with a major debate on the party’s independence strategy dominating… The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023
Neil Oliver resignation shows ‘how extreme GB News has become’, say campaigners THE resignation of Neil Oliver from a prestigious academic organisation shows “how extreme GB News has become”, according to campaigners. The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2023
Neil Oliver resigns from Royal Society of Edinburgh after 'discussions' CONTROVERSIAL GB News presenter and conspiracy theorist Neil Oliver has resigned from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023
What we get wrong about self-esteem: It's built through actions, not words Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether we think we belong, whether we like ourselves. The Conversation · Aug 15, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023 Parents opposed to LGBT material being shown to their children protest outside Manchester primary school They have called for an 'open and honest' conversation about the curriculum
Belfast Live · Jun 20, 2023 Third of post-primary schools in Northern Ireland 'teaching pupils that homosexuality is wrong' One school said children would be told about the idea "homosexual acts are against the nature and purpose of human relationships"
Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023 Campaigners lose battle against Wales' new sex education lessons The opponents of Wales' new sex education lessons have no more legal avenues to use
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Transgender guidance for schools to be published for summer term, says PM A union said an established set of guidelines is needed so schools are no longer ‘caught in the crossfire between opposing views and beliefs’.
Insider UK · Mar 21, 2023 Royal Society of Edinburgh recognises business leaders 91 new Fellows have been elected from across the sciences, arts, education, business and public life
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 Sex education must be ‘grounded in facts’ to prevent controversy – Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman told school and college leaders that clearer guidelines on relationships and sex education could help the sector ‘get it right’.
Insider UK · Feb 20, 2023 Highland firm gets £2.8 million for project that will create 500 jobs A £14m research and development spend should more than treble the company’s turnover
The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023 Holyrood event celebrates global impact of Scotland's 'world-leading' research SNP MSP Clare Adamson hosted the event which recognised the country’s role in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022 More than one in five boys look for information about sex from porn, report finds Report from SafeLives highlights gaps in relationships and sex education classes
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022 Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labour shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means Pacific nations are now losing crucial workers at such volume that their own development prospects are being undermined.
AAP · Sep 27, 2022 NZ announces Pacific labour safeguards Jacinda Ardern's government will expand its Pacific labour scheme while cracking down on exploitation of migrant workers in New Zealand.