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Statement on Ukraine
Read the University’s latest response and how we are supporting people within our community and beyond: Our response
Covid-19 updates for staff & students
See the latest information and advice for students, staff and prospective students: Covid-19 updates
Edinburgh Impact
University of Edinburgh experts are identifying and breaking down barriers that deaf staff and students often face in their journey through higher education. #EdinburghImpact
Why lifting the ban on shale gas exploration is contradicted by geological knowledge, public opinion, and climate change action. #EdinburghImpact
A journey into Indian classical music by an author, performer and vocalist and an interweaving series of vignettes set in south London have won the UK’s longest-running literary awards.
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We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.
Research and teaching
We're ranked 4th in the UK for research power, and have the highest rating possible for our student learning experience*.
We're in the heart of Edinburgh, one of the world's most desirable places to live.
*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.