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Student news provides the latest news and information to help keep our student community informed.

It is regularly updated to let you know about upcoming events, new initiatives, opportunities to develop skills and how to make the most of student services.

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Edinburgh Award reception puts students in the spotlight

More than 200 students from across the University joined a reception on 25 April to celebrate having completed the Edinburgh Award.

Court meeting: 22 April 2024

The University’s governing body, the University Court, met on 22 April 2024.

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024 now open

All taught postgraduate students are invited to take part in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).

Student Awards 2024: celebrating our students’ achievements

Award winners at the Student Awards. Photo by Ejay Freeman.

Extraordinary students and student groups were recognised for their outstanding accomplishments at this year's Student Awards, led by the Students’ Association.

Get exam ready

We’ve put together useful information about events and resources to help you prepare for the exam period.

University’s new Gaelic plan

Photograph of Edinburgh landscape with two people in foreground looking at the sunset. Text reads "Draft Gaelic plan"

The University of Edinburgh is seeking views from students, staff, and the local community on its new Gaelic plan.

Colm Harmon interview: First in Family campaign

You may have noticed some University staff wearing a ‘First in Family’ badge. These are part of a campaign to support any of our students who are the first in their family to attend university.  

Student Mental Health Agreement launched

The University has launched its first ever Student Mental Health Agreement to set out how it will approach student mental health and wellbeing over the next two years.