NHS staff numbers to receive a 38,000 boost
More than 38,000 former healthcare professionals and soon-to-be qualified students could join the fight against Covid-19 in the coming weeks, the Government has said.
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Placements for Aberdeen student nurses and midwives suspended in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Students at an Aberdeen university have had their NHS placements stopped amid the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: RGU to close all university buildings to students and staff to work from home
Robert Gordon University is closing all buildings to students.
School students record rap in famous studio to combat knife crime
Three students from a special educational needs school in Kettering have recorded a rap about knife crime at Beck Recording Studio, where Freddie Mercury once recorded.
The birds and the bees never far from students’ minds, study suggests
Students across the UK are taking a huge interest in the birds and the bees – though their motivation is often conservation rather than carnal, a PA news agency investigation has suggested.
Half of applicants say universities should make offers after exam grades known
More than half of university applicants believe institutions should only make degree offers after students have received their exam results, according to research.
Proportion of disadvantaged university students stalls
The proportion of disadvantaged young people going to university has failed to increase, despite a continuing push to boost numbers.
Aberdeen University in vaccination call
A city university has called on students to ensure they are vaccinated against mumps.
Students planning Chinese New Year return to China face ‘quarantine’ on return
Universities across the UK say they are monitoring the coronavirus outbreak, as one institution warned students thinking of heading home for the Chinese New Year that they would face being quarantined on their return.
‘Golden triangle’ graduates ‘have highest earnings five years after degree’
Graduates of Oxbridge and top London universities typically have the highest earnings five years after gaining their degree, official figures suggest.
Universities should take better action on harassment and misconduct – watchdog
Universities could face sanctions if they fail to deal with reports of harassment and sexual misconduct.
Aberdeen students host fashion show in aid of mental health charity
Retail students raised money in style with a fashion show dedicated to supporting youth mental health.
North-east students urged to sign up to vote
Students across the north-east are being urged to sign up to vote ahead of the deadline for the general election.
New partnership to benefit north-east farming students
A new partnership will give north-east students the chance to gain “real world” farming experience.
TV licence warning to Aberdeen students
Students in Aberdeen are being urged to make sure they are covered by a TV licence.
Aberdeen students link up for climate protest
More than 50 people formed a human chain around an Aberdeen building to raise awareness of a “climate emergency”.
Aberdeen University named one of UK’s top vegan-friendly institutions
Aberdeen University has been hailed as one of the top vegan-friendly institutions in the country.
Extra police patrols and safety tips released as Freshers head to Aberdeen
Extra patrols will be carried out across the city as thousands of students arrive in Aberdeen.
University of Aberdeen to hold open day for future students
An Aberdeen university has announced an open day for prospective students.
Aberdeen students win award for ‘ultra-energy efficient’ car
A team of students from Aberdeen University has won an award after they created an “ultra-energy efficient” car.
Concert held to celebrate Aberdeen university professor
Aberdeen students celebrated a professor’s association with a university which has lasted 70 years.
Complaints grow over cars parking on grass near Aberdeen student flats
Frustration is growing in a north-east community over motorists parking on grass near a student accommodation block.
Praise for Aberdeen student volunteers
Students at an Aberdeen university have been praised for their volunteer work.
Aberdeen college’s joy over number of students going on to university
An Aberdeen college is celebrating after sending almost 900 students to university in one academic year, according to new figures.
Aberdeen students back decision to revoke Sultan of Brunei’s degree
An Aberdeen student group has welcomed their university’s decision to revoke an honorary degree from the Sultan of Brunei after a human rights row.
Torcher Parade: Here’s when it starts on Saturday and what roads will be shut
A number of city centre roads will close tomorrow to make way for Aberdeen's Torcher Parade.
Aberdeen students’ railway line designs go on display
Students’ suggestions for breathing new life into a north-east railway line have gone on display.
Students invited to event to help them understand oil and gas industry
The latest in a series of talks aimed at helping young people understand the oil and gas industry is to take place this week.
Students to plant 300 saplings at Aberdeen park
A group of students are looking to spruce up an Aberdeen park by planting trees.
In pictures: Aberdeen’s Torcher Parade through the years
With today’s announcement of the 2018 Torcher Parade we’ve taken a look back at images of some of the big events from our archives You can share your images and memories of Aberdeen’s Torcher Parade by either commenting or sending a message to the Evening Express Memories Facebook page. 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s