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It's crucial Scottish places at College of Europe are protected

Oct 20, 2024 | thenational.scot | Alyn Smith |Paul Anderson |Annie Wend |Liam McLaughlin

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe (Image: Getty Images) THIS week’s column is unusual because Alyn Smith is writing it jointly with three Scottish students at the College of Europe – Paul Anderson, Liam McLaughlin and Annie Wenn.
Building Scottish Eurocrats: joining The College of Europe

Aug 6, 2024 | bylines.scot | Liam McLaughlin

In a small city in Belgium, inland from the famous port of Zeebrugge, sits the principal campus of The College of Europe. Unlike its city, Bruges or Brügge, which is best known for its canals or as the Gothic backdrop to the 2008 Brendan Gleeson film ‘In Bruges’, the university itself is relatively unknown to the public. Nonetheless, The College of Europe, or as it is known within the European bubble, simply ‘The College’, plays a principal role in the lifecycle of a European civil servant.
A sign of decline: Shutting down Scotland's Advanced Higher Hub is a backwards step

Jan 24, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Liam McLaughlin

"The decision to scrap the programme and to take away from others the opportunity afforded to me would be a real backwards step and a signal of obvious decline" Scrolling through X (formerly Twitter) on my bus journey home from work to be met with the Herald exclusive on the axing of the Advanced Higher Hub programme on Thursday brought a sense of shock and sadness in equal measure. It also brought to the fore a lot of memories from the 2013-14 school term.
Auld Alliance unbroken despite Brexit challenges, says French diplomat

Sep 18, 2023 | thenational.scot | Liam McLaughlin

Consul General Laurence Pais lays a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance outside the Edinburgh City Chambers FRANCE’S consul general to Scotland, Laurence Pais, is thankful that people from her country are “really welcomed and loved” by Scots – but clear that Brexit has created challenges for Europeans here. Pais has held the highest-ranking French diplomatic role in Scotland since September 2019, having previously served in Bucharest, Oslo, Ottawa, Barcelona and Brussels.
Scotland must diversify from kilts and castles to maintain investment, say experts

Sep 3, 2023 | thenational.scot | Liam McLaughlin

SCOTLAND is continually beating the UK on foreign direct investment, but experts are urging the country to diversify investment origin – and to spread a vision of the nation beyond kilts and castles, as Scotland misses out amid the UK’s “Global Britain” strategy. Global consulting and assurance firm Ernst and Young’s (EY) 2023 Attractiveness Survey released this June revealed the number of new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Scotland had grown by 3.3%.
'Damaging consequence' of Brexit still being felt by students in Scotland

Aug 26, 2023 | thenational.scot | Liam McLaughlin

Students await Scottish Erasmus+ replacement (Image: -) STUDENTS in Scotland are still feeling the stark impact of the loss of the Erasmus+ programme as a result of Brexit. The scheme, which facilitated studying abroad for students, was replaced by the UK Government’s Turing Scheme – but it has faced criticism for falling short of what was previously on offer.
Ashley Haden's Fringe show is three shades darker than Frankie Boyle

Aug 24, 2023 | thenational.scot | Liam McLaughlin

Ashley Haden's Genocidal Liberal (Image: Instagram) FEDORA-HATTED comedian Ashley Haden is one of the gems of the free Edinburgh Fringe – the type of show you would just not see on TV. For the more kind-hearted viewer, Haden is proof that stand-up comedy should be classified in the arts because it surely is not entertainment. If you liked a younger Frankie Boyle on Mock The Week or have heard of Anthony Jeselnik, Haden will most likely make your evening.
Humza Yousaf pledges 'absolute solidarity with Ukraine' on Independence Day

Aug 24, 2023 | thenational.scot | Liam McLaughlin

Humza Yousaf takes part in the ceremony (Image: Scot Gov) HUMZA Yousaf has taken part in a wreath-laying ceremony in Edinburgh to commemorate Ukraine’s Independence Day. The First Minster joined officials in a ceremony at Edinburgh City Chambers, to pay tribute to the memory of those who have sacrificed their lives for Ukraine.
Inverclyde named 'most affordable place in UK' to buy a home

Aug 23, 2023 | thenational.scot | Liam McLaughlin

The top 10 most expensive locations remain in London and the South East THE Halifax Affordability Review has named six Scottish local authority areas among the top 10 most affordable in the UK – with Inverclyde the most affordable. Topping the list, the Inverclyde local authority area has the lowest housing price-to-income ratio at 2.9 – meaning just under three years of an average salary is necessary to buy a home.
Scottish ban on snare traps hailed by Chris Packham as 'wildlife win'

Aug 22, 2023 | thenational.scot | Liam McLaughlin

Wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham praised the proposals THE Scottish Government plans to ban the use of snare traps – with the move welcomed by wildlife campaigners including Chris Packham. The measure is being proposed as part of a consultation on the upcoming Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) bill. A snare uses a loop of wire to trap an animal.