Education Dundee University Principal Resigns Following Scrutiny Over Business Trip February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The principal of Dundee University has tendered his resignation, occurring just days after the institution defended a business trip to Hong Kong, costing approximately £7,000, undertaken by him and a…
Education Regional News Recap: Five Key Stories from the Past Week February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek This week’s selection of regional news highlights five notable stories from the past seven days across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire. Among the most widely read…
Education Funding Secured for Manx Language Online Database Expansion February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A project has received new funding, which will enable a “significant volume” of Manx language audio recordings to be transcribed, translated, and made available online. The grant from Culture Vannin…
Education Hull YouTuber collaborates with schools on read-aloud film initiative February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Hannah Levy, a YouTuber based in Hull and founder of the YouTube channel Storytime with Hannah and Patrick, is partnering with local schoolchildren to create read-aloud films. This initiative aims…
Education Isle of Man Student Pay Awards Under Review Following Tuition Fee Increase February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Pay awards for students from the Isle of Man are set to be reviewed, as university tuition fees are scheduled to increase, according to the minister for education, sports and…
Education Nafferton Primary School Transformed into Festive Setting for Pupils February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek To enable its students to experience the enchantment of Christmas, a school has been converted into a festive wonderland. Pupils at Nafferton Primary School are greeted by Santa positioned on…
Education Secondary School Head Teacher Resigns Amidst Strike Threat and Parent Petition February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The head teacher of a secondary school has resigned, following a potential strike and a petition signed by over 500 individuals demanding her departure. Parents at Parker E-Act Academy in…
Education Council’s Failures Led to Special Needs Child Missing School for Over a Year February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An ombudsman reported that a special needs child in care was deprived of a year and a half of schooling due to a council’s inability to secure an appropriate educational…
Education Former Strathclyde Union Building to Receive £30 Million Renovation February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A building that previously served as a students’ union, known for hosting musical acts such as Fleetwood Mac and The Who, is slated for a £30 million renovation. For a…
Education Call for Self-Defence Education in Schools February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Fifteen-year-old Lily-Kim expressed increased confidence after completing a self-defence class at her school in Hull, stating, “I feel a lot more confident walking home tonight,” and adding, “And it shouldn’t…