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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Herald Education Awards recognise university and college achievements
Colleges and universities submitted entries in 16 individual and group categories. The judging panel named Queen Margaret University (QMU) the Higher Education Institute of the Year for 2025, based on its winning submissions in two categories and its nods on the shortlist in three more categories. QMU won the Outstanding Contribution from a Staff Member award for the work of Evelyn Weir, who has been a leading figure in podiatry for 30 years and Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, Clinical Lead for Podiatry, and Collaborative Academic Link for two podiatry programmes with QMU's Greek partner institution. Colleagues highlighted Evelyn's volunteer efforts to help homeless people and singled her out as the staff member who goes 'above and beyond' to support care-experienced students. 'Evelyn provides the extra care, encouragement and financial guidance necessary to ensure students have a transformative university experience – ensuring they reach their potential, during their degree and beyond.' QMU also won in the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community category for their Wooden Spoon Frame Running Hub. Frame running uses purpose-built three-wheeled frames to allow individuals with limited or no independent walking ability the freedom of independent movement. QMU's hub is the first of its kind in Scotland and perhaps the first in the world. New College Lanarkshire (NCL) impressed this year's judges with the breadth of its submissions: NCL was shortlisted in eight categories and won for Outstanding Contribution from a College Student (Chloe Sandilands), Widening Access achievement in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), and NCL Deputy Principal Ann Baxter took home the Lifetime Achievement Award. Judges were impressed by Chloe's work at the college to extend support and a welcoming hand to her fellow students. After beginning her college career while she was homeless, Chloe became a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion and student wellbeing. Chloe also capitalised on the ability to enrol in NCL's Undergraduate School, Scotland's first undergraduate school located on a college campus developed in partnership with UWS. The Undergraduate School won the 2025 Widening Access Award, demonstrating an ability to create useful new routes to degrees for communities that are typically below the Scottish average for degree achievement. Chloe was joined in the category by co-winner Jorja Boyd from City of Glasgow College. College staff said that Jorja struggled to receive full support during her school career due to her autism. Despite limited opportunities for qualifications, Jorja applied to the college's free support learning programme in bakery in 2019. This proved a crucial stepping stone, as Jorja went on to SCQF levels 4, 5, 6, and 7 and pursued her HNC in Legal Services. Read more: She advocates for students with additional support needs (ASN), particularly through biweekly basketball sessions for ASN youths. Meanwhile, Ann Baxter was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her 30 years in the college sector. Before starting in education, Ms Baxter worked as a nurse and Matron in Northern Ireland, serving as a frontline healthcare worker at the height of The Troubles. After moving to Scotland and beginning work in the college, she battled sexism and under-resourcing to create a variety of new programmes meant to connect students with employment opportunities. Other awards on the night included colleges and universities scooping honours for technological innovations, community service projects, inclusion, and top-shelf marketing campaigns. One of the standouts for the judges was Glasgow Clyde College's 'Swiftie Masterclass,' which won for Marketing/PR Campaign of the Year. With Taylor Swift's Eras tour coming to Scotland in Summer 2024, the college decided that it would provide an opportunity to create an 'authentic and meaningful' campaign that would capitalise on the natural buzz surrounding the pop sensation's arrival. The result was a free, one-off 90-minute masterclass, which targeted parents and plus-ones who would be attending the concert but may not be on the same level of fandom as their fellow ticketholders. From background information on songs and lyrics to essential concert choreography and attire, a Taylor Swift expert walked attendees through everything they would need to know to fit in and make the most of the night. The college received over 200 pieces of media coverage for its project, generating millions of views globally. Less glitter but no less impactful for students, the University of St Andrews' Common Extension Request System took home the Innovative Use of Technology Award Sponsored by Jisc for creating a system to streamline student extension requests and ensure fairness and efficiency in the process. The project makes it easier for students to access the support they are entitled to and gives the university better tracking abilities to create and implement more useful policies. Jason Miles-Campbell, Director of Scotland and Northern Ireland for award sponsor Jisc, said: "Congratulations to all the winners at The Herald Education Awards for 2025, and, in particular, to the University of St Andrews. 'The winning project streamlines requests for coursework deadline extensions, improving the student experience, and allowing staff to spend more time on student support rather than bureaucracy. The innovative introduction of a relatively simple system has addressed what is often a long-standing issue, to everyone's benefit." Full list of winners at The Herald Education Awards 2025: Enhancing Student Learning Award – Sponsored by QAA City of Glasgow College – Inclusive Cross College Sports Development Project Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award – Sponsored by Theorise University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School – Pause Together: Work, Live Thrive: Kirsteen Daly and Professor Kathleen Riach Innovative Use of Technology Award – Sponsored by Jisc University of St Andrews – Common Extension Request System Marketing/PR Campaign of the Year Glasgow Clyde College – Swiftie Masterclass Outstanding Business Engagement in Colleges Glasgow Kelvin College on behalf of Glasgow City Regional Colleges – College Local Innovation Centres (CLIC) Outstanding Business Engagement in Universities Heriot-Watt University – GRID – Global Research Innovation Discovery Outstanding Contribution from a College Student (Joint winners) City of Glasgow College – Jorja Boyd New College Lanarkshire – Chloe Sandilands Outstanding Contribution from a Staff Member Queen Margaret University – Evelyn Weir Outstanding Contribution from a University Student University of St Andrews – Emma Hughes Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community Queen Margaret University – Wooden Spoon Frame Running Hub Partnership Award – Sponsored by QAA North East Scotland College on behalf of the National Energy Skills Accelerator (NESA) – Building Skills for a Just Energy Transition Partnership with Schools Award Edinburgh College – Modern Language Department Research Project of the Year University of Stirling – Permanently Progressing Building Secure Futures for Children - Winner Heriot-Watt University – Deaf Women's Access to Support after Experiencing Domestic Violence - Commendation Supporting Student Wellbeing Award – Sponsored by Studiosity University of Strathclyde – Early Intervention Team Widening Access Award New College Lanarkshire/University of the West of Scotland – The Undergraduate School Further Education Institute of the Year New College Lanarkshire Higher Education Institute of the Year Queen Margaret University Lifetime Achievement Award New College Lanarkshire – Ann Baxter
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus has a movie at NYC's Tribeca Festival. How much are tickets?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. This may be your only opportunity to see Miley. The 32-year-old singer recently disclosed in an interview with Zane Lowe that she has Reinke's edema 'which is [an] abuse of the vocal cords' and won't be touring anytime soon. Thankfully, 'Smilers' can catch Miley Cyrus live at New York City's Beacon Theatre on Friday, June 6. At this one-night-only event, the two-time Grammy winner will debut her musical 'pop opera' film 'Something Beautiful,' which she co-directed and serves a companion piece to her forthcoming ninth studio album due out May 30. Once the credits roll, Cyrus will likely engage in a chat with a yet to be determined moderator about the film that purportedly features videos for all 13 tracks on the record. 'It's a concept album meant to medicate culture through music…bringing the divine into the day to day,' she told Lowe. If you want to be there to see the husky-voiced vocalist IRL in the UWS, tickets can be yours as of today. They won't be cheap, though. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $510 including fees on Vivid Seats. For those hoping to get closer to the action, orchestra seats start at $906.21 including fees. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets at the Beacon Theatre for the 'Something Beautiful' premiere can be found below. Beacon Theatre sections Ticket pricesstart at Upper Balcony $510(including fees) Lower Balcony $677.33(including fees) Loge $581.25(including fees) Orchestra $906.21(including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Ahead of the May 30 release of 'Something Beautiful,' Cyrus has dropped four singles. Each features her signature raw sound over ethereal instrumentations, creating a sonic clash. This is Americana meets the club, which is a great way to summarize Miley's singular aesthetic. In the event you haven't listened yet, 'More to Lose' is a disco ballad complete with a luxurious synthy sax solo, 'End of the World' will get you on the dance floor in no time, title track 'Something Beautiful' starts as a gorgeous slow dance before busting out into a full-blown stadium anthem and 'Prelude' kicks off the whole affair with nimble, discordant Philip Glass-like arrangements under spoken word lyrics from Cyrus. To hear for yourself, you can find the four singles ahead of 'Something Beautiful's' release here. In the event that catching Miley live is a bit out of your price range, there's no need to fret. Many of the biggest artists around are embarking on nationwide tours all year long. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live. • Sabrina Carpenter • Billie Eilish • Lady Gaga • Tate McRae • Gracie Abrams Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Miley Cyrus has a movie at NYC's Tribeca Festival. How much are tickets?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. This may be your only opportunity to see Miley. The 32-year-old singer recently disclosed in an interview with Zane Lowe that she has Reinke's edema 'which is [an] abuse of the vocal cords' and won't be touring anytime soon. Thankfully, 'Smilers' can catch Miley Cyrus live at New York City's Beacon Theatre on Friday, June 6. Advertisement At this one-night-only event, the two-time Grammy winner will debut her musical 'pop opera' film 'Something Beautiful,' which she co-directed and serves a companion piece to her forthcoming ninth studio album due out May 30. Once the credits roll, Cyrus will likely engage in a chat with a yet to be determined moderator about the film that purportedly features videos for all 13 tracks on the record. 'It's a concept album meant to medicate culture through music…bringing the divine into the day to day,' she told Lowe. If you want to be there to see the husky-voiced vocalist IRL in the UWS, tickets can be yours as of today. Advertisement They won't be cheap, though. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $510 including fees on Vivid Seats. For those hoping to get closer to the action, orchestra seats start at $906.21 including fees. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Miley Cyrus 'Something Beautiful' tickets Advertisement A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets at the Beacon Theatre for the 'Something Beautiful' premiere can be found below. Beacon Theatre sections Ticket prices start at Upper Balcony $510 (including fees) Lower Balcony $677.33 (including fees) Loge $581.25 (including fees) Orchestra $906.21 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Miley Cyrus 'Something Beautiful' album Ahead of the May 30 release of 'Something Beautiful,' Cyrus has dropped four singles. Each features her signature raw sound over ethereal instrumentations, creating a sonic clash. This is Americana meets the club, which is a great way to summarize Miley's singular aesthetic. In the event you haven't listened yet, 'More to Lose' is a disco ballad complete with a luxurious synthy sax solo, 'End of the World' will get you on the dance floor in no time, title track 'Something Beautiful' starts as a gorgeous slow dance before busting out into a full-blown stadium anthem and 'Prelude' kicks off the whole affair with nimble, discordant Philip Glass-like arrangements under spoken word lyrics from Cyrus. To hear for yourself, you can find the four singles ahead of 'Something Beautiful's' release here. Huge 2025 concerts In the event that catching Miley live is a bit out of your price range, there's no need to fret. Many of the biggest artists around are embarking on nationwide tours all year long. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live. Advertisement • Sabrina Carpenter • Billie Eilish • Lady Gaga • Tate McRae Advertisement • Gracie Abrams Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Scots university to axe 75 jobs as staff left ‘upset & angry' amid ‘eye-watering' boss travel expenses claims
It comes weeks after their top boss was slammed by politicians Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTS university has sparked fury after announcing plans to axe 75 jobs, leaving staff 'upset and very angry.' The University of the West of Scotland (UWS), which employs around 2,000 staff across campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, and London, is under fire as it battles a financial crisis. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Paisley campus of the University of the West of Scotland were jobs are at risk Credit: Getty 4 The University of West of Scotland has a campus in Ayr Credit: Alamy 4 Professor James Miller was slammed by politicians for his "eye-watering" travel expenses Credit: Crichton Foundation Bosses say the cuts, equivalent to 75 full-time posts, will save £6.2 million after the uni posted a £14.4 million deficit for 2023/24 and agreed an £8.4 million deficit for this year. It is not yet known which types of jobs will be cut, but it is understood that a number of part-time roles could be reduced, taking the cull tally higher than 75. The announcement has been slammed by union chiefs, with the EIS, which represents academic staff, now moving towards a strike ballot over how the decision was handled. Catherine Clarke, EIS deputy branch secretary, said: "Staff are upset and very angry about the way they've been informed and the way it's been handled. "The joint trade union position is that there is no financial case for this." The unions will seek to restart discussions with university management in the coming days. It comes after UWS Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor James Miller was criticised for racking up £37,429 in travel expenses over the past two years. His trips included visits to Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and South Africa. A trip to Barbados cost £5,970 for flights and hotel accommodation in November 2023. Politicians previously blasted Miller for splashing cash on the "eye-watering" luxury trips while hundreds of staff face losing their jobs. Major Scots university to axe 632 jobs as staff left 'in tears' Scottish Conservative shadow cabinet secretary for education and skills Miles Briggs said: 'Eyebrows will be raised at this spending on overseas trips while the university faces cuts." Scottish Labour Education spokesperson Pam Duncan-Glancy added: "At a time when university finances are stretched to breaking point and jobs are at risk, it is vital that every penny is being spent wisely." A UWS spokesperson said: "Our organisational change project is designed to put our university finances on a more sustainable footing, to enable an even better student experience and enhanced graduate outcomes. "In common with the rest of the higher education sector across the UK, the university is operating in a very challenging financial environment exacerbated by external factors that have driven a significant change in the size and shape of our student population, and the associated funding." The uni added that the period of consultation of redundancies would last for a minimum of 45 working days. Bosses hope to return the university to a surplus in 2026/27.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
University of West of Scotland to cut 75 jobs
The University of West of Scotland (UWS) has announced it will seek to cut the equivalent of 75 full-time jobs in a bid to save £ 2,000 staff work at UWS which has sites in Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and university posted a deficit of £14.4m in 2023/24 and its governing body has agreed an £8.4m deficit for the current financial had previously backed industrial action over the threat of compulsory job losses. The EIS union, which represents academic staff, said it would now move towards a statutory ballot for strike Clarke, EIS deputy branch secretary, said: "Staff are upset and very angry about the way they've been informed and the way it's been handled. "The joint trade union position is that there is no financial case for this."The unions will seek to restart discussions with university management in the coming days.A UWS spokesperson said: "Our organisational change project is designed to put our university finances on a more sustainable footing, to enable an even better student experience and enhanced graduate outcomes."In common with the rest of the higher education sector across the UK, the university is operating in a very challenging financial environment exacerbated by external factors that have driven a significant change in the size and shape of our student population, and the associated funding."The university added that the consultation on post closures would last for a minimum of 45 working hope to return to a surplus in 2026/ is not yet known which types of jobs will be cut but it understood that a number of part-time roles could also be reduced, pushing the final total over 75.
