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Headteachers call for action over gender pay gap on International Women’s Day

School leaders have warned that action must be taken to stop the pay gap between male and female headteachers from widening. On Tuesday, International Women’s Day (IWD), Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the NAHT school leaders’ union, said that ...

08 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

National poet and equalities campaigner tell of delight at university honour

Scotland’s national poet and a high-profile campaigner on disability and inequality have received honorary degrees. The pair were recognised for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields at a ceremony at the University of ...

24 Mar 2023 at 14:56

Lack of guidance for schools on transgender pupils ‘frustrating’ – heads’ union

A lack of guidance for schools in relation to transgender pupils is “frustrating”, a headteachers’ union has said. Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said schools are having to ...

19 Jul 2023 at 16:13

Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools

Labour has called on the Scottish Government to do more to keep women and girls safe, after it emerged only a third of Scottish schools are running a flagship programme aimed at combating gender-based violence. Responding to a ...

22 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

New commissioner for widening access to universities appointed

A new commissioner for widening student access to universities in Scotland has been appointed. John McKendrick, a professor of social justice at Glasgow Caledonian University, is taking over as the commissioner for fair ...

04 Jan 2023 at 12:17

US professor Claudia Goldin wins Nobel economics prize for gender pay gap work

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Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin awarded Nobel economics prize

The Nobel economics prize has been awarded to Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin for research that has advanced the understanding of the gender gap in the labour market. Monday’s announcement was a tiny step ...

09 Oct 2023 at 12:45

Christian sacked over online posts says ahead of court battle she is ‘not alone’

A Court of Appeal challenge against a school worker’s dismissal over Facebook posts criticising plans to teach about LGBT+ relationships in schools has begun in London. Kristie Higgs was dismissed for gross ...

02 Oct 2024 at 11:56

Scotland

Colleges and universities tasked with addressing inequalities

A new report has outlined measures for colleges and universities to take in a bid to address persistent inequalities in access to education. The joint report from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the ...

18 Jan 2023 at 13:45

Givan defends his decision on withdrawal of guidance on gender for schools

Givan stands over decision on withdrawal of guidance on gender for schools

Northern Ireland’s Education Minister has defended his decision to order the withdrawal of guidance around gender for schools. Paul Givan confirmed on Monday that he has written to the Education Authority ...

08 Sept 2025 at 17:12

Scotland

Graduates from poor backgrounds earn 11% less than counterparts, figures show

Graduates from the poorest parts of Scotland earn an average of 11% less than their more affluent counterparts five years after finishing their studies, figures show. Statistics published by the Scottish ...

06 Jul 2023 at 19:41

Education Secretary: Prayer policy ruling should give headteachers ‘confidence’

A High Court ruling that a school’s ban on prayer rituals is lawful should give “best-placed” headteachers “confidence” in making decisions for their pupils, the Education Secretary has said. The ...

16 Apr 2024 at 17:07

University loses appeal against ruling over suicidal student

The University of Bristol has lost its bid to overturn a ruling that it discriminated against a student with chronic anxiety who took her own life ahead of a key oral presentation. Physics ...

14 Feb 2024 at 14:52

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