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New Support Service Aims to Cut Reoffending Rates A fresh approach to support individuals leaving prison is set to make a significant impact on reducing reoffending in Scotland. The new national throughcare service, launched in April, aims to extend support for those released after short-term sentences from six months to a full year. This initiative…

Bridging the Gap: oorNews Writing Formal Scots to Train AI In a recent study titled “The Sociolinguistic Foundations of Language Modeling,” researchers Jack Grieve and his colleagues delve into the crucial role of linguistic diversity in artificial intelligence. Published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, the article underscores how language models reflect the varieties of language…

University of Glasgow Explores Robert Burns’ Environmental Legacy Through Innovative Research The University of Glasgow is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey into the environmental consciousness of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Through a new three-year PhD research scholarship, the Centre for Robert Burns Studies (CRBS) will investigate how Burns’ writings reflect his profound…

Scotland Battles On: Recovery from Storm Éowyn Underway In the wake of Storm Éowyn, Scotland faces a daunting recovery effort as thousands remain without power and essential services. First Minister John Swinney has expressed gratitude for the patience of the public while coordinating the response through the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR). The storm wreaked…

Clyde in the Classroom Marks 25 Years of Inspiring Young Ecologists The Clyde in the Classroom project is celebrating a remarkable milestone—25 years of fostering a love for ecology among children in the West of Scotland. This innovative initiative has transformed 2,000 classrooms into vibrant fish hatcheries, inspiring over 50,000 young minds to appreciate the…

New Research Initiative Aims to Unravel Smartphone Impact on Youth Wellbeing A groundbreaking research project is set to explore the effects of smartphones and social media on the mental health of young people across the UK. Spearheaded by the University of Cambridge, this initiative comes in response to a 2019 review by the UK Chief…