NUS Fails to Fully Explain Why a Motion Condemning ISIS Was Rejected
Many are left wondering why condemning ISIS raises concerns about unfairly condemning all Muslims, whereas condemning Israel does not raise concerns about unfairly condemning all Israelis or Jews.
News
Pub Quiz Machine in Teviot Violates 'Lad Culture' Policy After Being Reported Over a Year Ago
A game machine in Teviot's Sports Bar is to be removed as it violates a EUSA policy that aims to 'End Rape Culture and Lad Banter on Campus'
»
GCU student wins BBC commission
»
Student injured in chemical incident
»
Stephen Hubbard appointed new EUSA CEO
Child poverty map indicates "shocking levels of hardship" throughout the UK »
A child poverty map published by the Campaign to End Child Poverty has revealed that almost one in six children across the UK live below the poverty line, and as many as one in three in Glasgow.
Agreement made to help U of E accommodation bursary applicants »
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) and the University of Edinburgh have agreed to work in partnership to make it easier for students to claim an accommodation bursary.
NUS Fails to Fully Explain Why a Motion Condemning ISIS Was Rejected »
Many are left wondering why condemning ISIS raises concerns about unfairly condemning all Muslims, whereas condemning Israel does not raise concerns about unfairly condemning all Israelis or Jews.
61 per cent of students work during term time, new survey shows »
A survey by Santander shows that over half of students have a paid job alongside their university studies, which suggests to the National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland president, that poorer students aren't getting adequate financial support.
Arts & Entertainment
George Clooney: How did he become Hollywood's Biggest Star?
What is the secret to George Clooney's continued success? Alasdair Crews discusses his career:
The Judge »
Melissa Lawford judges The Judge. Directed by David Dobkin. Reviewed at Cineworld Edinburgh.
Why does Ben Affleck want to be Batman? »
Ben Affleck has been going from strength to strength as an actor and a director. Alasdair Crews looks into what's behind his decision to be the next Caped Crusader.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, dull and muddled reboot »
Uninspired reboot, directed by Jonathan Liebesman, reviewed at cineworld Edinburgh
Mrs Barbour's Daughters Review »
***
Comment
Do Not Question the Motives of Hong Kong Protestors
“Our elder generation was only fighting to get by, whereas now we are fighting for our future.”
»
Hong Kong Police Turn Violent Against Students Protesting for Democracy
»
The fault of student protests
»
Napier in Hong Kong biofuel centre partnership
Do Not Question the Motives of Hong Kong Protestors »
“Our elder generation was only fighting to get by, whereas now we are fighting for our future.”
Animal Testing: Unethical and Unnecessary »
Animal testing is a cruel and an increasingly unnecessary practise in medical and scientific research. The Dr Hawden Trust is working on alternative research techniques that can be equally productive and far more ethical.
English lit reforms and a paradox of progression »
The recent shake-up of the English Literature syllabus may reflect and be a symptom of deeper cultural shifts and tensions
The fault of student protests »
The student protests in Hong Kong are placing a burden on parents, disrupting the lives of local workers, and degenerating the role of the student itself
Sport
Europe wins the Ryder Cup 2014 at Gleneagles
Europe defeat Americans 16 ½ - 11 ½
»
Stephen Gallacher triumphs in Dubai Desert Classic
»
Ryder Cup wildcards complete European team for Gleneagles 2014 tournament
»
McGinley picks Gallacher for Ryder Cup
Euro 2016 preview: Scotland v Georgia at Hampden »
Scotland face Georgians at Hampden
Europe wins the Ryder Cup 2014 at Gleneagles »
Europe defeat Americans 16 ½ - 11 ½
Tennis champ Andy Murray loses out in China »
Scot loses in semi-finals against Djokovic
Glasgow Warriors win again in rugby »
High-scoring win lifts Warriors to summit
Multimedia
Week Two: Student protests in HK; solidarity in Scotland
The Journal spoke to a Hong Kong student about the protests in his home.
»
Cuba, fifty years on from the Missile Crisis
»
Climate change: the battle for public opinion
»
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, is alcoplay a step too far?
In Pictures: SDL & UAF Edinburgh demonstrations »
Images from the Scottish Defence League march and counter-demonstration in the heat of the Edinburgh Fringe
Pitchside Pod: Episode 8 »
The
Pitchside
team scarcely contain their excitement during football's international break this week
Pitchside Pod: Episode 7 »
The Pitchside Pod, bringing you footballing critique from throughout the week
Pitchside Pod: Episode 6 »
Everything from the East of Scotland League to the Champions' League. And a little bit of chat about the Bundesliga as well
Sport
Ryder Cup wildcards complete European team for Gleneagles 2014 tournament
Arts and Entertainment
London Hosts Festival Finale
Features
Living on the web: How reliant are we on going online?
Arts and Entertainment
The Drop
Arts and Entertainment
Review: Festival Number 6
Sport
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games leave lasting legacy in the city
Arts and Entertainment
Interview: BBC Radio 1's Ally McCrae
Comment
Food banks: provider of last resort or part of the welfare state?
Comment
English lit reforms and a paradox of progression
Most read articles
Recently
All Time
11295
Debate on further devolution for Scotland continues
5425
The Rewrite
2245
Labour faces crisis as SNP membership soars
2095
Ryder Cup wildcards complete European team for Gleneagles 2014 tournament
2078
Universities need atheism, humanism and secularism
49557
9/11: More than meets the eye
22745
Concerns as Dragon Soop craze sweeps campuses
22329
Is Edinburgh the best city in Britain to live in?
17894
RBS's Fred Goodwin: the world's worst banker?
16731
Breast ironing: after FGM, a shocking new practice has come to the UK
The Journal in print