July-September 2010

UK official to discuss Europe careers

A senior UK government official is to talk to University students about a career in European politics.

Published 28 September.

UK official to discuss Europe careers

Leading universities reach out to US

The University is teaming up with Oxford University to recruit potential US students.

Published 14 September.

Leading universities reach out to US

Expert to aid economics training in Africa

Dr John Forbes has been appointed to assist a programme providing postgraduate training across 23 African universities.

Published 14 September.

Expert to aid economics training in Africa

Conference helps Europe investors

A University conference will help European entrepreneurs take their business ideas forward.

Published 7 September.

Conference helps Europe investors

University athletes ready for Delhi

The University’s sporting strengths will be well represented at the forthcoming 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Published 26 August.

University athletes ready for Delhi

Fairtrade rice deal to benefit Malawi

The University is to buy all its rice from Fairtrade sources in Malawi under a new deal.

Published 25 August.

Fairtrade rice deal to benefit Malawi

Chinese ensemble a hit at festival

The songs, instruments and dances of the Miao and Dongzu people of southwest China have made a splash at the Fringe Festival.

Published 12 August.

Chinese ensemble a hit at festival

Edinburgh archers aim high

Five University archers are set to represent Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.

Published 5 August.

Edinburgh archers aim high

University swimmers qualify for Games

Five University of Edinburgh Swim Team members will be joining the Scottish team at the Commonwealth Games.

Published 4 August

University swimmers qualify for Games

Prime Minister backs energy push

British Prime Minister David Cameron has praised the University’s research into carbon capture and storage.

Published 30 July.

PM backs energy push

Students score sports successes

Two University students have recorded impressive results in recent international sporting events.

Published 26 July.

Students score sports successes

Students urged to sign travel pledge

Transition Edinburgh University’s Fair Travel Pledge helps students find environmentally-friendly alternatives to flying (including video of Ben Miller from Transition).

Students urged to sign travel pledge

World students join virtual graduation

Students from around the world attended a graduation ceremony in the virtual world Second Life on Friday, 2 July.

World students join virtual graduation