Adam Smith College principal Dr Craig Thomson suspended as governors launch new probe
The principal of Scotland's third-largest college has been suspended pending the outcome of a disciplinary inquiry. (...)
Adam Smith College principal Dr Craig Thomson stands aside during bullying probe
Scotland's third largest college has confirmed that its principal has decided to temporarily ''stand aside'' while a probe into potentially serious allegations of bullying is carried out. (...)
Abertay University insists details of Professor Bernard King pay-off must stay private
Abertay University has refused to say how much its former principal was given as a pay-off for losing his job. (...)
Universities to receive generous funding, says education secretary
Scottish universities will receive just in excess of £1 billion in public funding next year. (...)
Abertay University Students' Association chief urges campaigners to stay on guard
A Dundee student leader has warned of the need to stay alert for ''adverse'' changes in higher education. (...)
Scottish colleges warn of threat to charitable status
Scottish colleges have given a ''hands-off'' message to ministers over worries they could lose £50 million a year. (...)
NUS Scotland praises anti-cuts campaign staged by Angus College students
A campaign by Angus College students against hard-hitting budget cuts has been ''incredibly impressive''. (...)
City universities and college open to collaboration — but merger ruled out
Greater collaboration between Dundee's universities and college must not lead to job losses or cuts in student numbers, union and student representatives have warned. (...)
Move to regional funding forces colleges to consider closer — or merged — future
Proposals for greater collaboration — and potentially even merger — between colleges in Tayside and Fife have been drawn up. (...)
Abertay University officials sought personal legal protection during Professor Bernard King dispute
Management at Abertay University in Dundee feared they would be personally sued during a dispute with the former principal. (...)
City universities yet to meet to discuss closer collaboration
Dundee's two universities have yet to meet to discuss a merger or closer collaboration. (...)
Alex Salmond rejects Labour leader's college student numbers attack
First Minister Alex Salmond has been accused of ''living in a parallel universe'' over proposed cuts to Angus College. (...)
Search for new principal seen as sign Abertay University has fended off threat of merger
Abertay University has been given the go-ahead to restart the hunt for a new principal. (...)
Another high-profile resignation from Abertay University
Dr Joe Morrow has resigned as vice-chairman of the university court, its governing body. (...)
Business and student fears over loss of Angus College places
Student leaders and business chiefs have voiced concern at the impact of 2,000 college places being lost in Angus. (...)
'Bleak future' feared for school leavers as up to 2,000 Angus College places expected to go
The principal of Angus College has warned public funding cuts will see 2,000 student places axed and staff made redundant. (...)
Education secretary insists there is no 'Machiavellian plot' to merge Dundee's universities
Education Secretary Michael Russell has called for calm as speculation persists over a possible merger between Dundee's universities. (...)
Abertay University 'puzzled' by First Minister's Bernard King retirement comments
Abertay University has hit back after First Minister Alex Salmond raised concerns over the way it is run. (...)
Abertay University student leader says merger threat 'still an ongoing issue'
A student leader is calling for the campaign against merging Dundee and Abertay universities to continue. (...)
Dundee University open to 'enhanced collaboration' with Abertay
Dundee University says it is willing to discuss ''enhanced collaboration'' with Abertay University. (...)