Staff news articles published in 2017.
Changes to the University’s Conditions of Employment regarding overtime related holiday pay, other paid work and information security have come into effect.
The University’s Residence Life team has been recognised for its commitment to creating student-focussed initiatives to improve social inclusion and raise awareness of mental health issues.
Students and staff at Edinburgh who joined a mass sleep out to help end homelessness have exceeded their fundraising target.
The University Court held its most recent meeting on 25 September.
Students and staff at Moray House School of Education have donated thousands of items to a charity that provides emergency food supplies to people in need.
Advice for staff about emergency repair work.
Edinburgh is stepping up its commitment to paying a living wage.
The University has honoured six staff members with Chancellor’s Awards for their teaching and research excellence and impact.
Staff, students and their family & friends are invited to attend the annual University's Carol Service at St Giles' Cathedral.
The University’s new Youth and Student Employment Strategy 2017-2021 has been published.
Students and staff are invited to the switching on of the Christmas tree lights in the Old College quadrangle.
Staff are invited to get involved with the Employ.ed on Campus summer internship programme.
Edinburgh Innovations can help staff transform their back-of-the-envelope idea into a fully-fledged business pitch in a business bootcamp.
University Principal Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea has received the city of Edinburgh's highest annual accolade.
Nominations for the prestigious role of University Rector are now being accepted ahead of elections in 2018.
Mentoring Connections is a University-wide programme for all staff.
Edinburgh students and staff going through a tough time can now access free online support with Big White Wall.
The University is working with students to promote a week-long initiative to help raise the profile of mental health and wellbeing.
Students and staff are being asked to comment on proposals for an ambitious new Student Centre at Teviot Row House.
The University will host its annual Remembrance Day Service on Sunday, 12 November.
Students are set to benefit from closer ties between the University and the Students’ Association.
New case studies exemplify best practice and make recommendations on use of course enhancement questionnaires.
The University has launched the 2018 Modern Apprentice Programme, and is inviting schools and departments to take part.
Students and staff at Edinburgh are being encouraged to join a mass sleep out to help end homelessness.
The University’s Pleasance Complex has re-opened following a £6 million renovation.
Staff and students are shaping the future of teaching at Edinburgh by taking part in a new digital education project.
The life-changing impact of education is the focus of an event at the University Chaplaincy Centre.
Staff can apply for up to £500 to run their own event at the University’s Festival of Creative Learning.
Staff are invited to complete a University-wide travel survey to help improve transport services and initiatives.
Three leading Edinburgh academics have been made Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Staff and students are invited to get involved in a new network which aims to enhance student engagement in learning and teaching.
Teams from across the University have been recognised for their efforts in supporting the careers of women in higher education.
Edinburgh staff are celebrating after winning awards in a leading company creation competition and entrepreneurship development programme.
The University has signed up to the Technician Commitment.
Staff are warmly invited to attend the University of Edinburgh Service, which this year will be a service on Sanctuary for Refugees.
The University’s new lecture recording service is now available for teaching in 114 rooms across the institution.
Tickets are selling fast for two matches that feature one of university sport’s greatest rivalries.
Everyone is welcome to explore some of the University’s most interesting buildings - for free - this weekend.
The first phase of a £10 million renovation project has just opened which will create a new modern, fully accessible learning and teaching facility at Edinburgh.
All members of staff are warmly invited to the presentation and discussion section of Senate, the theme of which will be ‘The Future of Distance Learning.’
The University is rolling out a series of improvements to its bus services between the Central Area and King's Buildings.
The University’s web pages have recently been updated to provide information about the UK government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which was launched in April 2017.
Dr Ian Conn has announced his early retirement from the University.
The University’s innovation management service was recently renamed Edinburgh Innovations.
The University has revised its Managing Capability Policy to ensure staff are supported to perform well.
Register for a scheme to help international students connect with local people.
The University's Principal is one of three Edinburgh academics newly elected to a prestigious academy.
The University Court held its most recent meeting on 19 June.
An exhibition of student work opens next week to celebrate and share the breadth of skill in the University’s Short Courses community.
An Edinburgh professor has been recognised for his work on the science on animal behaviour.
An Edinburgh Professor has been appointed to a prestigious position by the High Commission of Sri Lanka.
Two students and a member of staff have been named as winners of the 2017 Principal's Medals.
All staff are invited to attend roadshow events as part of a programme aimed at improving the University’s professional services.
A new charity co-founded by Edinburgh staff is to provide summer breaks for young people with learning disabilities.
Two shows at the University’s contemporary art gallery are dazzling the critics and public at the Edinburgh Art Festival.
The Student Disability Service is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 23 August 2017.
Funding is available now for staff to spend a week teaching or training abroad.
Laboratories across the University are opening their doors to a group of school pupils for a week of work experience.
An exhibition of illustrated works by students and graduates of Edinburgh College of Art opens this weekend.
The University Court held its most recent meeting on 24 April.
The University of Edinburgh will be a key partner in a major initiative that seeks to make Edinburgh and its surrounding region the European leader for applying data science to products and services.
Staff and students have chosen a name for the University’s new lecture recording service.
A new book highlights the history of the University through its celebrated buildings.
Staff, students and members of the public are invited to see how robots being developed at Edinburgh could help meet future healthcare challenges.
The University is investing in a new lecture recording service and staff and students are invited to help choose its name.
Have your say in the pre-planning application consultation event for the new Student Centre.
Guidance is now available on using student feedback to enhance learning, teaching and assessment.
New staffing appointments have been announced at the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine.
Traffic management around the George Square area before and during the Festival Fringe.
Jo Craiglee wins the most votes in the recent election.
Research at the University has received almost £1.2 million from the estate of a former staff member on what would have been his 100th birthday.
Staff numbers coming to Edinburgh from EU countries remain buoyant in the wake of last year's referendum vote.
Enterprising Edinburgh staff, students and graduates have been recognised for their innovative business ideas.
Edinburgh staff will be granted free access to the University’s outstanding gym facilities later this month.
A Professor has been appointed to develop the growing field of digital scholarship at the University.
Edinburgh University Students’ Association is sad to report that former King’s Buildings House receptionist, Margaret ‘Mags’ Jordan, passed away on 17 May 2017, aged 83.
Register for a scheme to help international students connect with local people.
Staff are taking part in a multi-university study of administration and support services.
The start date for the new Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Mathieson, has been agreed as 5 February 2018.
A scheme to encourage employers and staff at Edinburgh to hire apprentices has been launched.
The University invites all staff to complete the 2017 Social Responsibility & Sustainability Survey.
Dr Lorna Thomson has been appointed Director of the University’s Research Support Office.
Staff and students are invited to attend a preview of the University’s iconic McEwan Hall.
Final call for nominations for the Tam Dalyell Prize for Excellence in Engaging the Public with Science.
The Chaplaincy is organising a sponsored walk on 3 and 4 June 2017 to raise initial funds to offer educational opportunities to refugees in Scotland.
A book written by a lecturer in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology has been shortlisted for a prize.
An election for the role of Non-Teaching Staff Assessor to serve on the University Court is to be held between 13 and 15 June 2017.
Two leading Edinburgh courses in animal welfare education have been commended for their innovative approach.
Audience tickets are now available for the University final of the 3 Minute Thesis competition on Thursday 22 June 2017.
A new scholarship scheme will help the best and brightest students from Scotland, the UK and the wider world benefit from an Edinburgh education.
A new set of up to 12 secondment opportunities to the Service Excellence Programme are available to staff.
The University’s Staff Pride Network is holding events to commemorate International day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBT).
Renowned Chinese economist, Professor Li Yining, has been awarded an Honorary Professorship by the University’s Business School.
Staff are taking part in a multi-university study of administration and support services.
The next meeting of the University Senate takes place on Wednesday 31 May 2017.
Additional advice and support for staff around Brexit.
Three Edinburgh scientists have been recognised for the originality and impact of their chemistry research.
The University Court held its most recent meeting on 6 February.
An Edinburgh academic has been appointed to a leading role at one of the world’s largest human rights focused research networks.
Four leading academics at Edinburgh have been elected to a prestigious fellowship in recognition of their outstanding contributions to science.
An on-demand learning resource with more than 5,000 courses has been made freely available to University staff and students.
Advice and support for international staff.
Academics, tutors and support staff have been recognised at Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s annual Teaching Awards.
Take part in a two-day business bootcamp to learn how to transform your research into something with commercial potential.
One of the UK’s most esteemed academic roles has been bestowed on a leading clinician scientist at the University of Edinburgh.
A member of University staff is to run from Edinburgh to Newcastle to raise money for charity.
Professor Wen-chin Ouyang remembers Pierre Cachia, who studied and taught at Edinburgh and made modern Arabic literature a serious academic subject in the UK and US.
The University’s psychology department has been recognised for improvements made to its undergraduate programme.
Staff are entitled to discounts of up to 25 per cent on the University’s veterinary care services.
Join an evening of celebration and recognition.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation have chosen their entrepreneurial finalists.
The Royal Society of Edinburgh announces its 2017 prizewinners.
Competition designs by students go on display at Old College.
Office and lab staff teams, student residences and groups, individuals and special projects have been recognised in the University’s Sustainability Awards.
Nominations are invited for a voluntary position to serve on the University’s governing body, the University Court.
A leading scientist at Edinburgh has set up a network for women in Scotland working in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Research staff and Principal Investigators at Edinburgh are invited to take part in two biennial national surveys.
Join the Principal to find out more about how the University is run on 24 April 2017.
To mark Transgender Visibility Day (Friday 31 March), the University’s Staff Pride Network has organised a special evening event.
I have written to all students and staff today, as the Prime Minister invokes Article 50 which starts the formal two-year negotiation of Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) has been praised for the services and support it offers.
Additional advice and support for staff around Brexit.
The University is keen to receive feedback from staff on the undergraduate student data dashboard.
The University's Main Library is now open 24/7.
Early career research staff are invited to apply to attend an international event on the theme “Interculturality and Multiculturalism: the challenges for changing societies”.
The University is to host the Scottish arm of Europe’s largest climate entrepreneurship programme.
Staff and students are invited to compete for a £20,000 prize pot in the University’s annual enterprise awards.
Three new food outlets have opened at the University’s King’s Buildings campus.
Thanks to the University’s sponsorship of the Edinburgh International Festival, staff are again entitled to a significant discount for ticketed shows.
A University scientist has won a prize in recognition of the excellence of his chemistry research.
Additional advice and support for staff around Brexit.
All staff are invited to nominate colleagues for two internal awards - the 2017 Chancellor’s Awards and the 2017 Principal’s Medals.
Semester 2 surveys seek student feedback to enhance learning, teaching and assessment.
The University has launched a strategy to improve support for students at Edinburgh who experience mental health issues.
On Thursday 30 March, find out how to inspire and recruit young people and develop a skilled, committed and qualified future workforce.
The University is seeking nominations from researchers and demonstrators for membership of the Senate.
Chair of Sport Professor Grant Jarvie has been appointed to help enhance inclusivity in Scottish football.
The University and Edinburgh University Students’ Association are working in partnership to assess how easily available free drinking water is for staff and students.
The University of Edinburgh’s Chair of Applied Logic, Professor Dave Robertson, has been appointed as Head of the College of Science & Engineering
A celebration of the University's diverse international community is taking place this month.
In response to student feedback the University is considering options to improve the experience of using bus services between Central Area and King's Buildings.
Help the University celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, and show your support for the farmers and workers in developing countries who grow our food.
A maths-themed bake-off, a medieval pigment-making workshop and a guide to growing glow-in-the-dark plants are on offer at the Festival of Creative Learning.
Senior staff and alumni have begun a dialogue on the implications of Brexit, at an event in Brussels.
Seven members of University staff have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Professor Eleanor Riley will take up post later this year in succession to Professor David Hume.
Dr Andy Hein of the University’s School of GeoSciences has been honoured by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society for his research in Antarctica.
Staff and students can participate in a Social Responsibility & Sustainability workshop on Wednesday 8 March.
The University’s Business School has announced that its day-long Startup festival will return on Wednesday 8 March.
Professor Simon Kelley has been announced as the next Head of School of GeoSciences.
The Annual Review 2015/16 is now available
Edinburgh is to refocus its international outlook with the launch of the new Global Engagement Plan.
Professor Peter Mathieson has been appointed as the next Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh.
The University is taking part in a series of events to mark LGBT+ History Month 2017.
The University's Main Library is to open 24/7 from 20 March.
The Winter 2016/17 edition of Bulletin, the staff magazine for the University, has been published.
The University is backing a week-long initiative to support people who experience mental health problems.
The University is offering EU staff legal advice on immigration issues arising from the outcome of the EU referendum.
Edinburgh students and staff from art and humanities to science and business will meet next month to take part in the first Hackathon focused on "Designing materials for a safer, smarter future”.
As part of a project to modernise the University’s telephony systems, the voicemail system is set to be changed.
Professor Mark Linne, Chair in Combustion Engines, will deliver his inaugural lecture on Thursday 9 February.
Colleagues in the School of GeoSciences remember Dr. Graham Shimmield, former member of staff in the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
Volunteers are being sought to help prepare a shipment of refurbished computers, tools and medical equipment bound for Ghana.
A distinguished scientist has won royal recognition for his pioneering glaciological work in the Arctic.
Staff are invited to book tickets for this year’s International Women’s Day Lecture by Dr Catherine Calderwood on 8 March 2017.
Staff and students are invited to join an event celebrating Scots and Scottish English.
Staff and students are invited to attend the launch of a book about the archaeology of Old College Quad.
The next meeting of the University Senate takes place on Wednesday 1 February 2017.
Professor Ian Ralston has been elected as a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea.
The Procurement Office would welcome your views on their service.
The University is working with an environmental charity to explore how smart technology could help to save energy in the home.
The University Court held its most recent meeting on 5 December.
Staff and students at Edinburgh can apply for government funding to help bring their business ideas to the global marketplace.
Seven staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
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