That the Parliament celebrates Scotland’s role as a science nation with a deserved global reputation, which builds on a famous heritage, a range of former achievements and continues to grow today; acknowledges the excellence of Scotland’s science and research base as reflected in the Science Landscape report, A Metrics Based Assessment of Scotland’s Science Landscape, which was published earlier in 2019; recognises the ongoing collaboration between academia, business, public sector and third sector that lies at the core of Scotland's excellence; endorses the important role that Scottish science and research plays in addressing the economic, societal and environmental challenges that the country faces, including dealing with the climate change emergency, reducing inequalities and improving public health; acknowledges that science and research therefore underpins Scotland’s commitment to the sustainable development goals, and looks forward to the conclusions of the Science and Research Working Group led by the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland on how to further promote Scotland’s strengths as a science nation.
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That the Parliament celebrates Scotland’s role as a science nation with a deserved global reputation, which builds on a famous heritage, a range of former achievements and continues to grow today; acknowledges the excellence of Scotland’s science and research base as reflected in the Science Landscape report, A Metrics Based Assessment of Scotland’s Science Landscape, which was published earlier in 2019; recognises the ongoing collaboration between academia, business, public sector and third sector that lies at the core of Scotland's excellence; endorses the important role that Scottish science and research plays in addressing the economic, societal and environmental challenges that the country faces, including dealing with the climate change emergency, reducing inequalities and improving public health; acknowledges that science and research therefore underpins Scotland’s commitment to the sustainable development goals, and looks forward to the conclusions of the Science and Research Working Group led by the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland on how to further promote Scotland’s strengths as a science nation.
Supported by: Maree Todd, John Swinney
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26/11/2019
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That the Parliament notes that the UK Government’s proposed immigration policies will be deeply damaging to Scotland’s further education, higher education and research sectors; joins with Scottish institutions and the Russell Group in raising serious concerns about the impact of the three-year European Temporary Leave to Remain policy, which was announced in September 2019, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, which discriminates against Scottish institutions and students in Scotland studying for four-year degrees; welcomes the huge contribution that international staff and students make to Scotland’s universities, colleges and research institutions, as well as the country's economy and communities; notes the success of the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme, which benefited more than 8,000 graduates between 2005 and 2008; further notes the consensus across parties and with sector bodies such as Universities Scotland and Colleges Scotland on the benefits of a flexible post-study work route for Scotland, and calls on the UK Government to urgently amend its proposed policies to ensure that they respect Scotland’s unique education system and its population needs, including by extending leave to remain to a minimum of four years and reintroducing a two-year post-study work visa for students at universities and colleges in Scotland.
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That the Parliament notes that the UK Government’s proposed immigration policies will be deeply damaging to Scotland’s further education, higher education and research sectors; joins with Scottish institutions and the Russell Group in raising serious concerns about the impact of the three-year European Temporary Leave to Remain policy, which was announced in September 2019, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, which discriminates against Scottish institutions and students in Scotland studying for four-year degrees; welcomes the huge contribution that international staff and students make to Scotland’s universities, colleges and research institutions, as well as the country's economy and communities; notes the success of the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme, which benefited more than 8,000 graduates between 2005 and 2008; further notes the consensus across parties and with sector bodies such as Universities Scotland and Colleges Scotland on the benefits of a flexible post-study work route for Scotland, and calls on the UK Government to urgently amend its proposed policies to ensure that they respect Scotland’s unique education system and its population needs, including by extending leave to remain to a minimum of four years and reintroducing a two-year post-study work visa for students at universities and colleges in Scotland.
Supported by: Ben Macpherson, John Swinney, Fiona Hyslop, Maree Todd
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10/09/2019
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16407 in the name of Iain Gray (Student Support), insert at end “, and further believes that access to higher education should be based on the ability to learn, not the ability to pay, and will not introduce upfront or backdoor tuition fees.”
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As an amendment to motion S5M-16407 in the name of Iain Gray (Student Support), insert at end “, and further believes that access to higher education should be based on the ability to learn, not the ability to pay, and will not introduce upfront or backdoor tuition fees.”
Supported by: Maree Todd, John Swinney
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20/03/2019
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That the Parliament notes with concern the growing number of voices within Scotland’s research and science communities warning of the substantial threat that Brexit poses to Scotland’s position as a leading nation in international science and research; understands the significant economic, social and cultural contributions that universities and other research institutions and their international collaborators bring to Scotland; believes that the UK Government’s approach to the Brexit negotiations, including its commitment to ending freedom of movement, is undermining Scotland’s worldwide reputation and threatening the mobility of students and researchers and full participation in European research programmes, and commits to exploring options to safeguard Scotland's international research collaborations and reputation for scientific excellence globally.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the growing number of voices within Scotland’s research and science communities warning of the substantial threat that Brexit poses to Scotland’s position as a leading nation in international science and research; understands the significant economic, social and cultural contributions that universities and other research institutions and their international collaborators bring to Scotland; believes that the UK Government’s approach to the Brexit negotiations, including its commitment to ending freedom of movement, is undermining Scotland’s worldwide reputation and threatening the mobility of students and researchers and full participation in European research programmes, and commits to exploring options to safeguard Scotland's international research collaborations and reputation for scientific excellence globally.
Supported by: John Swinney, Maree Todd
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 07/11/2018
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That the Education and Skills Committee recommends that the Assigned Colleges (University of the Highlands and Islands) Order 2018 [draft] be approved.
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That the Education and Skills Committee recommends that the Assigned Colleges (University of the Highlands and Islands) Order 2018 [draft] be approved.
Supported by: Maree Todd, John Swinney
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the new MS KeepSmyelin group in Keith, Moray; notes that this is a new group that is affiliated with MS Society Scotland and is the first in Scotland to focus on fundraising for research; recognises that the name of the group is a play on words as one of its key interests is Myelin regeneration research; congratulates the group’s coordinator, Susan Shand, who has already raised in excess of £15,000 for MS charities since being diagnosed with the condition in 2009; acknowledges that MS KeepSmyelin will hold its first event, an Autumn Fair, on 22 September 2018 in Keith, and wishes the group well for its inaugural event and future fundraising efforts.
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That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the new MS KeepSmyelin group in Keith, Moray; notes that this is a new group that is affiliated with MS Society Scotland and is the first in Scotland to focus on fundraising for research; recognises that the name of the group is a play on words as one of its key interests is Myelin regeneration research; congratulates the group’s coordinator, Susan Shand, who has already raised in excess of £15,000 for MS charities since being diagnosed with the condition in 2009; acknowledges that MS KeepSmyelin will hold its first event, an Autumn Fair, on 22 September 2018 in Keith, and wishes the group well for its inaugural event and future fundraising efforts.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, David Stewart, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Angela Constance, David Torrance, George Adam, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Jenny Gilruth, Colin Beattie, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alexander Burnett, John Finnie, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Elgin City FC on celebrating 125 years since it was formed; notes that the club was formed following the amalgamation of Elgin Rovers and Vale of Lossie on 10 August 1893 at a meeting in the City Hotel in Elgin; recognises that John A Russell was appointed captain, John Christie as vice-captain and Thomas C MacFarlane and John Paul were joint secretaries; understands that the club gained membership of the Highland League in 1895 and would go on to win the championship 14 times and it considers, controversially, were denied a 15th title in season 1992-93; acknowledges that the club was admitted to the Scottish Football League in 2000, entering the Third Division; recognises that Elgin City FC has a long and proud history, with its home ground, Borough Briggs, creating many memories for lots of Moray football fans, and wishes the entire club all the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Elgin City FC on celebrating 125 years since it was formed; notes that the club was formed following the amalgamation of Elgin Rovers and Vale of Lossie on 10 August 1893 at a meeting in the City Hotel in Elgin; recognises that John A Russell was appointed captain, John Christie as vice-captain and Thomas C MacFarlane and John Paul were joint secretaries; understands that the club gained membership of the Highland League in 1895 and would go on to win the championship 14 times and it considers, controversially, were denied a 15th title in season 1992-93; acknowledges that the club was admitted to the Scottish Football League in 2000, entering the Third Division; recognises that Elgin City FC has a long and proud history, with its home ground, Borough Briggs, creating many memories for lots of Moray football fans, and wishes the entire club all the very best for the future.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Colin Beattie, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alexander Burnett, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Michael Prendergast on being the youngest person to row across the Pacific; notes that the 23-year-old from Moray crossed from California to Honolulu in 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes as part of the annual Great Pacific Race; recognises that Michael and his three team mates crossed the line first to win the race; acknowledges that Michael did the crossing to raise money for Down's Syndrome Scotland; appreciates that he has raised £7,000 and hopes to be able to achieve a target of £40,000; encourages people to donate to his chosen charity, and wishes Michael well in reaching his fundraising target.
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That the Parliament congratulates Michael Prendergast on being the youngest person to row across the Pacific; notes that the 23-year-old from Moray crossed from California to Honolulu in 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes as part of the annual Great Pacific Race; recognises that Michael and his three team mates crossed the line first to win the race; acknowledges that Michael did the crossing to raise money for Down's Syndrome Scotland; appreciates that he has raised £7,000 and hopes to be able to achieve a target of £40,000; encourages people to donate to his chosen charity, and wishes Michael well in reaching his fundraising target.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Tom Mason, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Colin Beattie, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alexander Burnett, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Hanover Scotland housing association on the opening of its new Hamilton Gardens site in Spynie in Moray; believes that the 44-home social housing development will help bring health and social care facilities closer to the community and allow residents to lead more independent lives; praises the partnership between Hanover Scotland, Moray Council and the Scottish Government, which allowed the development to come to fruition; thanks the firm, Robertson, for building such a unique site; sends its best wishes to all of the incoming residents, and hopes that they enjoy their new homes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Hanover Scotland housing association on the opening of its new Hamilton Gardens site in Spynie in Moray; believes that the 44-home social housing development will help bring health and social care facilities closer to the community and allow residents to lead more independent lives; praises the partnership between Hanover Scotland, Moray Council and the Scottish Government, which allowed the development to come to fruition; thanks the firm, Robertson, for building such a unique site; sends its best wishes to all of the incoming residents, and hopes that they enjoy their new homes.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, David Stewart, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Moray Speyside Tourism on newly published tourism figures; understands that the economic impact of tourism in Moray rose by £11 million in 2017, had an increase of 50,000 visitors, and created an additional 77 full-time equivalent posts; further understands that these statistics also show that Moray has consistently outperformed the vast majority of other areas surveyed in Scotland; believes that this improvement represents the biggest ever rise in tourism in the area; further believes that since 2009, an extra 177,000 people have visited the area, spending an additional £92 million; recognises that this increase represents huge economic growth to the area and that Moray Speyside has generated significant interest due to increased whisky tourism through people wishing to visit Moray’s significant whisky distilleries as well as a greater awareness of what the area has to offer; notes that, in addition to distilleries, the area benefits from stunning natural beauty, wildlife, historical sites and exciting activities; considers this a major achievement for the region and for the Scottish tourism industry; commends everyone involved at Moray Speyside Tourism and all involved locally for their tireless work in achieving such sustainable economic growth for Moray, and wishes them continued success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Moray Speyside Tourism on newly published tourism figures; understands that the economic impact of tourism in Moray rose by £11 million in 2017, had an increase of 50,000 visitors, and created an additional 77 full-time equivalent posts; further understands that these statistics also show that Moray has consistently outperformed the vast majority of other areas surveyed in Scotland; believes that this improvement represents the biggest ever rise in tourism in the area; further believes that since 2009, an extra 177,000 people have visited the area, spending an additional £92 million; recognises that this increase represents huge economic growth to the area and that Moray Speyside has generated significant interest due to increased whisky tourism through people wishing to visit Moray’s significant whisky distilleries as well as a greater awareness of what the area has to offer; notes that, in addition to distilleries, the area benefits from stunning natural beauty, wildlife, historical sites and exciting activities; considers this a major achievement for the region and for the Scottish tourism industry; commends everyone involved at Moray Speyside Tourism and all involved locally for their tireless work in achieving such sustainable economic growth for Moray, and wishes them continued success for the future.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Mason, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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