UNESCO

A new era »

UNESCO’s decision in September to accept Palestine’s membership reflected not only the international support that has built for the Palestinian struggle for freedom and justice, but also exposed yet again the role of the US in trying to blo...

Wed 16 Nov 2011 by Sarah Colborne | Read more »

Why Do Songs Have Lyrics? »

Wed 09 Feb 2011 by Saskia Rothstein-Longaretti | Read more »

More private universities on the way, says vice-chancellor »

The vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham has predicted a rise in the number of private institutions as a result of the looming funding crisis. Dr Terence Kealy, in charge of the UK's only private university, told The Journal that a lack of ...

Wed 17 Feb 2010 by Grace Wermenbol | Read more »

Edinburgh enlightened by poetry campaign  »

Edinburgh residents and visitors are being offered a series of events with a literary twist this February, as the Carry a Poem campaign gets underway. In association with the One Book–One Edinburgh project, the campaign is spearheaded by the UNE...

Wed 17 Feb 2010 by Al Innes | Read more »

Lottery cash for Nelson monument »

The "time ball" atop Edinburgh's Nelson monument on Calton Hill has received a £50,000 Lottery Fund grant for restoration, amidst recent claims by UNESCO that Edinburgh’s status as a world heritage site may at risk. The project to...

Mon 13 Oct 2008 by Laura Robertson | Read more »

UNESCO says development threatens Edinburgh's World Heritage status »

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Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Paris Gourtsoyannis | Read more »