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Scots pension fund refuses to divest from Russian bank
Scotland's second largest council pension fund has refused to divest from a Russian bank which was sanctioned after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Edinburgh University has shares worth millions in Russian bank and firm linked to Putin
Edinburgh University has shares worth £1m in a bank sanctioned after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and more than £6m in a Dutch firm with links to Vladimir Putin.
‘Let down and sold out’: Edinburgh College of Art prioritised book festival hire over studio access, say students
Students from Edinburgh Art College say they have been let down after the college hired out studio spaces to Edinburgh International Book Festival instead of restoring postgraduate access.
Scottish Government ‘resisted’ calls to give apology over forced adoptions
The Scottish Government had decided not to apologise to victims of historic forced adoption before meeting with a leading campaigner, it has been revealed.
Diplomat turned whistleblower claims China controls students at Scots universities
A former Chinese diplomat turned whistleblower after defecting to Australia has claimed China tries to control its international students studying at Scottish universities through student associations.
International students forced into ‘travel loophole’
International students, required to undertake Scottish Covid-19 hotel quarantine, are claiming prohibitive costs mean they are forced to return to via England.
Edinburgh University urged to stop “near drowning” test on animals
Animal rights groups have called on Edinburgh University to stop using a "cruel and unreliable" test on animals as part of its research into antidepressants.
Scotland’s links to Chinese phone firm accused of spying
Scottish universities and police refuse to sever links with Chinese technology giant Huawei, despite fears their devices may be used for spying.
Edinburgh University criticised for investment in sanctioned Russian bank
Edinburgh University has been criticised for holding shares in a Russian bank under sanctions from both the United States and the European Union.
