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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
OnlyFans teacher slams Susanna Reid for 'cheap comment' after GMB interview
An OnlyFans teacher, who appeared on Good Morning Britain this week, has hit back at Susanna's Reid's on air comment at the end of her interview on the ITV breakfast show An OnlyFans teacher has hit back at Susanna Reid after her brutal comments following her interview on Good Morning Britain this week. Kirsty Buchan, 34, was struck off after pupils discovered her OnlyFans account, where she makes £60,000 a month for posting topless and lingerie pictures of herself. Speaking on the ITV show on Wednesday, the former physics teacher told Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley that she began posting on the app after her son became unwell and she needed time off. Towards the end of the interview, Susanna introduced weather presenter Laura Tobin - appearing to reference the chat with Kirsty. She laughed: "Right - let's have a look at weather now with Laura who's all covered up in a field in Kent." However, it doesn't look like Kirsty saw the funny side, as she took to her Instagram - slamming the "cheap comment." In a video on her Instagram stories, Kirsty said: 'The only cheap person in a room is the one making cheap comments and cheap digs to someone. 'It says more about their character than it ever will about the people they are talking about.' The former teacher then went on to express how it was "off-colour for her to get all sniffy about it after the interview ended," revealing she wasn't able to respond. "That's one thing about this whole episode that has frustrated me - that people want to judge me and aren't bothered about my own opinions or explanations," she continued. Elsewhere in her interview, Kirsty added that she didn't want her students to see the images, claiming that an adult illegally copyrighted the images and sent them out to children at the school. She also spoke to her 14 year-old son about it, and used a different name. I've got my moniker Jessica Jackrabbit, I put a wig on and loads of make-up. I didn't think I would be caught, I didn't think I would be famous," she said. The General Teaching Council for Scotland found that Kirsty failed to conceal her identity and position, her behaviour "lacked integrity" and said that she "used her profession as a selling tool" while the "school involved was now synonymous with having an OnlyFans teacher".
Metro
5 days ago
- Metro
Teacher's secret OnlyFans page exposed by ‘excited' schoolboys who shared X-rated images
A teacher booted out of the profession after a bunch of 'excited' schoolboys discovered images from her secret OnlyFans page has called it 'a bad day for people's freedom of expression'. Kirsty Buchan, also known as Jessica Jackrabbit x, was working at Bannerman High School in Glasgow when she joined the site, describing herself as a 'good teacher gone bad… really bad'. The mum-of-one, 34, was struck off by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) who found she had 'used her profession as a selling tool', with the school 'now synonymous with having an OnlyFans teacher'. Ms Buchan called the tribunal a 'kangaroo court' and criticised the 'heavy-handed' decision to ban her from teaching. 'I'm actually upset even though I knew it would go this way,' she said. She told the Daily Record: 'I think it's a bad day for people's freedom of expression because I was dealing with an adult site and didn't have any expectation of pupils even seeing the photos.' Ms Buchan's profile was discovered by pupils in 2022 and reported to headteacher Seonaidh Black. Ms Black told the hearing: 'I was approached by some S5 and S6 boys, who were very excited. 'They were saying things like, 'Have you heard the news'. I said something like 'I don't know what you're talking about' as I did not want to engage them in this kind of conversation. 'I was then told something like, 'If you haven't heard, when you do, you're going to go ballistic. Look out for Jessica Jackrabbit'. 'As I came back into the building, at least two staff stopped to ask me if I knew about Kirsty. It was obvious at this point that everyone knew what was going on.' Ms Buchan, who attended the school before becoming a teacher there, resigned in December 2022 and declined to appear at the hearing or give evidence. She claimed to make £60,000 in just one month by posting photos on the adult site. Her bio described how she posted 'big tits and sexy tight body' photos 'every couple of days'. Hannah Oakley, who investigated the case for GTCS, told the tribunal the teacher failed to 'ensure that her profile picture and bio' were not accessible to those under 18. Panel member Gary Burton said there was a 'significant blurring of boundaries between her private life and her professional life'. He added she had 'used her profession in her bio as a selling tool' and submitted her actions were 'fundamentally incompatible with being a registered teacher'. Ms Buchan told the Record she is a 'loyal and decent' person who lives her life 'according to proper values'. She added: 'I know I was a very good teacher because I really cared about the kids I taught. I'd have loved to have carried on with both but that was taken away from me. 'It really just makes me feel sad, to give me a life ban and make out that I'm a bad teacher when opposite is true.' check our news page.
Metro
5 days ago
- Metro
Teacher's OnlyFans page found by 'excited' schoolboys who shared X-rated images
A teacher booted out of the profession after a bunch of 'excited' schoolboys discovered images from her secret OnlyFans page has called it 'a bad day for people's freedom of expression'. Kirsty Buchan, also known as Jessica Jackrabbit x, was working at Bannerman High School in Glasgow when she joined the site, describing herself as a 'good teacher gone bad… really bad'. The mum-of-one, 34, was struck off by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) who found she had 'used her profession as a selling tool', with the school 'now synonymous with having an OnlyFans teacher'. Ms Buchan called the tribunal a 'kangaroo court' and criticised the 'heavy-handed' decision to ban her from teaching. 'I'm actually upset even though I knew it would go this way,' she said. She told the Daily Record: 'I think it's a bad day for people's freedom of expression because I was dealing with an adult site and didn't have any expectation of pupils even seeing the photos.' Ms Buchan's profile was discovered by pupils in 2022 and reported to headteacher Seonaidh Black. Ms Black told the hearing: 'I was approached by some S5 and S6 boys, who were very excited. 'They were saying things like, 'Have you heard the news'. I said something like 'I don't know what you're talking about' as I did not want to engage them in this kind of conversation. 'I was then told something like, 'If you haven't heard, when you do, you're going to go ballistic. Look out for Jessica Jackrabbit'. 'As I came back into the building, at least two staff stopped to ask me if I knew about Kirsty. It was obvious at this point that everyone knew what was going on.' Ms Buchan, who attended the school before becoming a teacher there, resigned in December 2022 and declined to appear at the hearing or give evidence. She claimed to make £60,000 in just one month by posting photos on the adult site. Her bio described how she posted 'big tits and sexy tight body' photos 'every couple of days'. Hannah Oakley, who investigated the case for GTCS, told the tribunal the teacher failed to 'ensure that her profile picture and bio' were not accessible to those under 18. Panel member Gary Burton said there was a 'significant blurring of boundaries between her private life and her professional life'. More Trending He added she had 'used her profession in her bio as a selling tool' and submitted her actions were 'fundamentally incompatible with being a registered teacher'. Ms Buchan told the Record she is a 'loyal and decent' person who lives her life 'according to proper values'. She added: 'I know I was a very good teacher because I really cared about the kids I taught. I'd have loved to have carried on with both but that was taken away from me. 'It really just makes me feel sad, to give me a life ban and make out that I'm a bad teacher when opposite is true.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Family of teen who went missing left with 'unanswered questions' after body found MORE: Body found in search for teenager who vanished after party four weeks ago MORE: 'I won the National Lottery – this is what I now do day to day'
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
News from the world of education: April 30, 2025
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Samsung has launched the fourth edition of its Solve for Tomorrow initiative, a nationwide contest for students to create innovative solutions to address some of society's most pressing challenges by leveraging technology. Students in the 14-22 age group can submit their solutions across four themes: AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat; Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India; Social change through Sports and Tech for Education and Better Futures; and Environmental Sustainability via Technology. Last date to apply is June 30. For details, visit Admissions and scholarships The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, the U.K., has launched a new Secondary Education programme, designed to prepare aspiring secondary school teachers looking to teach Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Computing Science. Graduates of the programme will be eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). Eligibility: Degree awarded by a recognised higher education institution in the U.K. or equivalent from an international institution that includes minimum 80 credits in the relevant subject. Applicants must demonstrate a strong and appropriate knowledge of the discipline. Details at SP Jain School of Global Management, Mumbai, has launched a one-year full time Master of Applied Finance and Wealth Management (MFWM) programme. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, business, mathematics, or any other quantitative discipline from a recognised institution. Those with Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines must have valid CAT, GMAT or GRE scores. For more details, visit JAIN Deemed-to-be University has announced 50% scholarship for Indian students who have a valid GATE score and are applying to programmes at the institution. More information is available at IIM Kozhikode invites applications to its full-time Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours with Research) programme Eligibility: Successful completion of Class 12 board exam from a recognised board or of diploma after 10 years of schooling from a recognised board. Deadline: May 22 Details at IIAD invites applications to its BBA course, with Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management. Scholarships are available. Eligibility: Minimum 50% in Class 10 and 12 board exams from a recognised board. Deadline: May 5 Details at ITM Skill University has launched an Computer Science Engineering with Full Stack Development, Data Science, Cyber Security, AI, and ML as specialisations. Eligibility: Minimum 60% (CGPA 6.0+) in / B.E. in Computer Science or related field. For those who have qualified in GATE, minimum aggregate is 50% Details at International College of Financial Planning (ICOFP) announced the relaunch of its Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (PGDFP). The 11-month program spans 28 specialised subjects and culminates in 11 premier certifications, including the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credential and eight SEBI-mandated NISM certifications. Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50%. Deadline: May 31. Details at NALSAR University of Law and LawSikho have launched a Diploma in Future of Law: AI, Technology and Legal Practice beginning in June. Law students and recent graduates can apply. More details are available at upGrad invites applications for U&AI, a Generative AI certification developed in collaboration with Microsoft. The course is open to anyone interested in learning about Gen AI and new learners can opt for the Foundation course while those looking for advanced knowledge can consider specialisation tracks. Those who complete the programme will be certified by NSDC. For details, visit The Design Village invites applications for its Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) and Master of Design (M. Des.) with specialisations in Space and Interior, Fashion and Textile, Product and Industrial, and Communication and Interaction. The college also offers a Transdisciplinary Bachelor of Design programme. Eligibility: For 50% aggregate in Class 12 (any stream). For minimum 50% aggregate in undergraduate programme in a related creative field. Deadline: May 31 For more details, visit Events K.J. Somaiya School and College of Nursing hosted the Innovation Contest on April 21, 2025, in collaboration with the Trained Nurses Association of India-Mumbai City. The theme was Innovations in Health: Need of an Era and the contest showcased pioneering healthcare solutions developed by students across Maharashtra. Over 40 projects were submitted from nursing institutions across the state and winners were selected under three categories: Nursing, Professional Nursing, and General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM). The top 10 projects were selected for further development and support under the Research Innovation Incubation Design Labs (RIIDL) at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. Woxsen University hosted the Design Vanguard 2025 on the theme Tomorrow by Design: Nurturing Future Creators, which saw participation from students, industry leaders, and design enthusiasts. The event featured student projects from various design disciplines, including wearable innovation, immersive realities, sustainable environments, future mobility, and gamified learning. These projects were displayed across five curated themes. The guests at the event were Shayak Sen, Head of Design, Myntra; P. Venkat Srikanth, Head, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Hyderabad; Dr. K. Veera Brahmam, Director, Advanced Lab-DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Sabu Cyril, designer. The Department of Community Medicine at NIIMS Medical College and Hospital organised an awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan initiative. Over 300 students pledged to stay Nasha Mukt and to help individuals battling substance abuse. Students held a walkathon across the campus. CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), Bengaluru, hosted a Techno-Meet on Sustainability that showcased about 50 innovative projects developed by students and faculty members. students from various schools and colleges engaged with the innovators of projects such as an Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Portable ECG Monitor for real-time heart analysis; EcoFilament, a solution transforming PET waste into sustainable 3D printing filament; a Gesture-Controlled Robot for military applications; an Oil Spill Detection System using satellite imagery, among others. CyberPeace Foundation under the aegis of United Service Institution (USI) of India hosted the USIMUN-2025, a Model United Nations conference. Young delegates participated in dialogues on global diplomacy and emerging digital threats such as misinformation and deepfakes. The Salaam Bombay Foundation presented a Marathi play performed by students from BMC and government schools, belonging to the Repertory Company of the Foundation in an effort to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education for young people. The University of Leeds has launched a guaranteed industry consulting project for taught Master's students enrolling from the 2025/26 academic year to equip them with real-world, global experience and professional skills employers. The Leeds Global Industry Programme (GIP) ensures that each student will work in a small diverse teams to tackle genuine industry challenges presented by UK or international organisations. XLRI Jamshedpur, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hosted the Business-Biodiversity Conclave to promote the integration of biodiversity into business strategies. Shailaja Singh, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Jharkhand State Biodiversity Board, delivered the keynote address. Sourav Roy, CEO of Tata Steel Foundation, gave a special address. The Institute of Management StudiesNoida organised Management Nexus, an inter-collegiate event to enhance students' leadership, creativity, and innovative thinking skills. More than 300 students from colleges in Delhi-NCR participated in activities like such as Reel Making, Fireless Cooking, Business Quiz, Green Craft, Canvas of Change, Quirky Fashion, and Rhythmic Reverie. AISECT organised the fourth edition of the Samarth Bharat Conclave on the theme The Role of Skill Development, Financial Inclusion, and Social Entrepreneurship in Building a Developed India and signed several MoUs for collaborations on education and teacher training programmes. Merrakii hosted a seminar on What's the Smartest Way to Plan Study Abroad? at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and highlighted issues such as international programmes, education systems in foreign countries, post-study work options, visa regimens and more. Biranchi Panda, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and research scholars Dhrutiman Dey, and Yash Shukla from IIT Guwahati along with Rajan Rawal from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, studied the effect of lattice-patterned 3D-printed concrete walls on a building's thermal performance. A paper was published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing ( Prof. M.P. Gupta assumed charge as Director IIM Lucknow succeeding Prof. Archana Shukla. Earlier Prof. Gupta served as a Modi Foundation Chair Professor in the Department of Management Studies at IIT Delhi. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University, represented India at the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit 2025 held in Macau in partnership with the Macau University of Science and Technology. He was a panellist in a discussion on Empowering Research Growth: Can the Global South Keep Up with Research Superpowers? Kuku FM has launched Project to support AI-led research in engineering colleges in India. More than 30 engineering colleges participated in the first edition that offered students an opportunity to solve AI-led challenges around fundamental problems faced by Large Language Models. InMobi, CyberPeace and Jamia Hamdard University launched the Cyber Sheroes programme at Jamia Hamdard University. Students from across Delhi-NCR participated in workshops, hands-on training sessions, and leadership circles, and 100 girls who completed the training were designated as Cyber Sheroes. Sanskriti University hosted the Business and Leadership Conclave 2025. Speakers included Ramesh Agarwal, Chairman of Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited; author Ankur Warikoo, Vikas S. Chaturvedi, Founder, Valucent Company, among others. Over 600 students participated in XHorizon – Where Innovation Meets Infinity, a hackathon hosted by Mohan Babu University's Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, in collaboration with The Coding Club. Students tackled real-world problems through technology, with domains spanning AI, ML, web development, and more. University of Southampton Delhi hosted an Academic Discovery Day in Hyderabad for students to explore its UG courses and gain insights into the global employability focus of each programme, the availability of merit-based scholarships, on-campus accommodation plans, and more. Noida International University organised a two-day event commemorating Zimbabwe National Day and Nepal National Day to promote global student integration. Lovely Professional University hosted One India and One World 2025 which saw participation from 40,000 students from different schools of the university. ITM Business School recorded 96% placements with recruiters including companies such as Deloitte, Ernst and Young, TCS, Federal Bank, Flipkart, Vodafone Idea, MakeMyTrip, among others. DPS Indirapuram unveiled an Institutional AI and Robotics Lab to empower students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in AI and robotics. The inauguration included live demonstrations of a humanoid robots and robotic dogs. Arena Animation concluded its first Perspectives session of 2025 featuring industry leaders from the AVGC-XR (animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality) ecosystem who addressed over 500 students on the theme of Shaping Creativity: A Panel with Perspective. Jasudben ML School, Mumbai, held its first edition of Model United Nations (JML MUN). The event provided a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discourse, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. All branches of Cambridge School in New Delhi celebrated World Dance Day with students presenting different traditions from around the world. The School of Business and Law at Navrachana University Vadodara (NUV), in collaboration with the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), Government of Gujarat, and the Navrachana Innovation Foundation, hosted the seventh edition of the Entrepreneurship Summit, which saw participation from young innovators, start-up founders, industry leaders, and students from across the country. Prof. Manish Jain, Director of the Creativity Lab at IIT-Gandhinagar, delivered the keynote address. Coursera has launched the India Edition of the Micro Credentials Impact Report 2025. Key insights are: one in three Indian students have earned a micro-credential; the likelihood of enrolling in a degree programme jumps to 91% when micro-credentials are offered and rises further when micro-credentials are credit-bearing or teach GenAI skills and 86% believe earning a micro-credential will help them succeed on the job. Collaborations The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has signed an MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, to co-develop educational content, joint certifications and workshops in areas like Forensic Accounting, Cybersecurity, Systems Audit, Blockchain, Big Data and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). ICAI has also renewed its MoU with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) to develop a robust national ecosystem for forensic investigation and financial crime detection. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has signed an MoU with Quantum AI Global to collaborate on research and development in Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence. The agreement outlines joint efforts in several frontier areas including quantum communication, quantum internet, quantum simulations, quantum memory, and quantum-safe computing. The partnership is expected to support advanced research initiatives and contribute to the development of next-generation computing technologies. Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has entered into a MoA with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to bridge the gap between academia and industry and jointly develop advanced, sustainable healthcare solutions. DEVI Sansthan has signed an MoU with the Government of Jharkhand to implement its Accelerated Learning for All (ALfA) programme in eight government-supported schools across districts in the Ranchi division to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills among children. Kuhoo Finance has entered into a partnership with Universal AI University to integrate education financing directly into the university's admission process so that eligible students receive instant loan eligibility decisions while submitting their academic applications. Epsilon in collaboration with Tufts University will launch Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute at the School of Engineering at Tufts to work towards advanced innovations in battery materials and promote collaboration between academia and industry. Awards Students from Lovely Professional University secured 13 top positions at IIT Mandi's Xpecto'25 in events such as Pitch Perfect, Sky Break model rocket competition, surface boat racing, Wall Maze Solver robotics challenge, Robo Soccer and RC MC Mania, a remote-controlled car race. Sakina Bharmal, who teaches Global Perspectives at the Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level has been declared the regional winner of the 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in South Asia. This award is given by the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Team Rasna Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi, was the winner of NEWME Campus Challenge, a fashion-tech hackathon conducted by NEWME. Over 5,000 teams from colleges such as NIFT, SRCC, NMIMS, Gargi College, Christ University, Chandigarh University and St. Xavier's participated in the event. Team Consulting Sharks and Team Derivatives from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies were the first and second runners-up respectively. C.K. College of Engineering and Technology has been awarded Autonomous Status by the University Grants Commission for 10 years from 2025 to 2035, allowing the institution to independently design curriculum, introduce industry-aligned courses, emerging technology modules, and implement flexible real-world pedagogy. The college also announced upcoming collaborations with over 15 leading industry partners to provide students with real-world, hands-on learning experiences. Gowripriya Nair and Arathi Venu, Ph.D. scholars from the Department of Hepatology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences won the first and third prize respectively for an oral presentation of their original research papers at the sixth National Conference on Critical Care and Infections in Liver Diseases (CCILBS 2025), organised by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies was ranked 23rd in India in the Times Higher Education rankings released recently while Shoolini University was ranked 146th in Asia. Purbayon Sarkar, a Class 12 student from South Point High School, Kolkata, was declared winner of the fifth edition of HPE CodeWars. Jayden Jeswin Raj, Class 12 student from Vels Vidyashram, Chennai, was the first-runner up and Samik Goyal, a Class 10 student of DAV Public School, Patiala, was the second runner-up. Mahindra University has been inducted into the Babson Collaborative Circle of Influence at the recent Babson Collaborative Global Summit held at EDC Paris Business School. The theme this year was The Power of Global Entrepreneurship Education: Cultivating Innovation through Collaboration.
The Herald Scotland
30-04-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Empowering teachers to embed learning for sustainability
Learning for Sustainability (LfS) is an approach to life and learning which aims to support all children and young people in Scotland to develop the values, skills, knowledge and attributes needed to thrive in a socially, economically and ecologically uncertain world. The approach has developed in Scotland since the early 2010s and, today, school teachers have a commitment to realising LfS as part of their professional standards, as set out by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Until now, there has not been a single national approach to embedding LfS in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and the Scottish Government's Learning for Sustainability Action Plan 2023-2030 highlighted this as a key area for development. On behalf of the Scottish Council of Deans of Education, and working in partnership with the ITE community across Scotland, I have led a team which aims to address this gap, by developing a new national framework, providing guidance on how teachers and teacher educators can embed this learning from the beginning of teachers' careers. Over the last two years, the development of the framework has involved phases of collaborative discussion, reflection, drawing on the expertise and perspectives of teacher educators, teachers, school mentors and young people. This work has been supported by the Scottish Council of Deans of Education, Education Scotland, the General Teaching Council for Scotland, Learning for Sustainability Scotland and all 11 Scottish universities which provide ITE. The framework is structured around the four "C"s – Curriculum, Campus, Communities and Cultures. In each section there is summary of key concepts before providing a framework of "touchstone" questions which support beginning teachers and teacher educators to reflect and identify change. The questions consider how national approaches to LfS are responsive and sustainable, the role in which beginning teachers can play in this endeavour, and how best to nurture and support the ITE community in progressing important work in this area. The aim is that using the framework as a guide, beginning teachers will work collaboratively with teachers in schools, university-based teacher educators, children and young people, as well as with community groups and organisations. The final section focuses on action – inviting the ITE community to identify the next steps in the journey towards realising the LfS vision to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity worldwide. Following the launch, a range of activities are planned where the teacher education community can collaboratively explore the framework and inform the next steps. Over the coming months and years, we will continue to capture the impact of the framework and the extent to which it supports all student teachers centre Learning for Sustainability in their professional lives. Lizzie Rushton is Professor in Education and Head of the Education Division, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling Agenda is a column for outside contributors. Contact: agenda@
