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Edit Post Last week was a BIG week for me, as I was invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee as they were completing a short inquiry looking at Scotland’s current suicide prevention strategy ‘Creating Hope Together‘. I was really nervous about giving evidence as I’ve never […]
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The Scottish university system differed markedly from the English one. It prioritised broad general education and a strong philosophical foundation: Four-year MA curriculum (usually entered at age 15–16), combining broad study across philosophy, languages, and science with sustained philosophical integration. Specialised or professional study was generally postponed until after this broad foundational education. Entrance and […]
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