Figures released today for SQA results day (8 August), show 72% of young Scottish applicants, aged 19 and under, (18,780) have gained a place at their first choice university, up from 69% last year (18,680) and 65% in 2019 (15,670). In total, 30,050 Scottish students have been accepted, compared to 30,490 in 2022 (-1%) and … Read more
Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It’s a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age. Who are mature students? The term ‘mature student’ is usually used when referring to anyone going to university or college after a period of time out of full-time education. … Read more
Fans trying to purchase tickets to six of the pop superstar’s concerts faced long queues and technical issues before the company said that a new on-sale time would be announced. Ticketmaster has once again cracked under the weight of a Taylor Swift ticket sale — this time in France. As French fans prepared on Tuesday … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump plans to surrender on Thursday in Atlanta in connection with his indictment in Georgia on charges he sought to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state, he said on social media on Monday. “I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED,” Trump, who is running for reelection in 2024, said on his Truth Social platform. He described the indictment as a politically motivated … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday accused Facebook of putting profits over people’s safety during the emergencies created by Canada’s record wildfire season. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced earlier this summer it would keep its promise to block news content from Canada on its platforms because of a new law … Read more
