Staff news 2018

Staff news articles published in 2018.

The University is to close from 5pm on Friday 21 December 2018 until 9am on Thursday 3 January 2019.

The University Court held its most recent meeting on 3 December.

With the festive season fast approaching, the Information Security team is providing tips on how to identify emails sent by fraudsters.

The University is committed to supporting employees who are new parents.

The University hosted Fearless Edinburgh, a campaign group that tackles gender-based violence in the higher education sector.

Staff and students across the University took part in Sleep in the Park on Saturday 8 December.

The vital contributions that technical staff make to University life have been recognised at an event in McEwan Hall.

The University Court held its most recent meeting on 1 October.

The potential of data within Scotland’s creative industries is being showcased to mayors and civic leaders from across Europe at an event in Edinburgh.

On Tuesday 4 December, the University will celebrate Christmas Jumper Day.

Professor Bernard L. Ginsborg was Head of the Department of Pharmacology at the University between 1980 and 1985, before retiring in 1990.

A new fund to support collaborative research has been agreed between Edinburgh and University College Dublin.

The University has opened a new childcare facility and launched a workplace nursery scheme.

The University Pharmacy is offering flu immunisations to all staff and members of the public who wish to participate in the annual seasonal influenza programme.

The Careers Service is inviting staff to support the student experience by providing paid internships for students.

The University is promoting a week-long initiative to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing among students and staff.

The University’s efforts in becoming a more social responsible and sustainable institution have been recognised by a major national award.

University of Edinburgh response to UUK consultation on Joint Expert Panel recommendations.

An employee benefit has been launched to support staff with their personal finances.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has formally opened the Roslin Innovation Centre at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

​​​​​​​The University is hosting a week-long festival celebrating Edinburgh’s Gaelic community, past and present.

The world’s largest green business ideas competition is being hosted in Scotland for the first time by the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI).

​​​​​​​The University has met an objective to attract students from the country’s most economically challenged areas, three years ahead of schedule.

New signs have been unveiled at Edinburgh BioQuarter to help guide people around the leading life science campus.

A university physicist has won a €1.5 million prize to further her research.

The University has reinforced its commitment to build partnerships with leading European universities by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the University of Amsterdam.

Professor Aubrey Manning, a leading authority on animal behaviour, has died aged 88.

​​​​​​​A light display will form the centrepiece of commemorations to mark the centenary of the First World War.

The University’s Africa Week – which runs from 25 to 31 October – this year marks the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth.

The University has been recognised for its commitment to advancing the careers of women working in higher education.

Professor Charlie Jeffery, Professor of Politics and Senior Vice-Principal at the University of Edinburgh, offers his perspective on recent Brexit developments.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened a world-leading centre of expertise in data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

The University has honoured five staff members with Chancellor’s Awards for their teaching and research excellence and impact.

The first bespoke tweed to be created for a university has been previewed by student athletes.

An ancient Gaelic ballad about the tragic death of a legendary hero is to be sung for the first time in two hundred years.

Global investment firm Baillie Gifford has pledged £5m to support research into the ethical challenges posed by the growing use of data and artificial intelligence.

The University is set to expand the online programmes and degrees it offers with a leading digital learning provider.

A 200-bed hospital in China’s Fujian Province has been established by a University healthcare initiative.

Students and staff can apply for up to £500 of funding for projects that support a partnership between the University and the Students’ Association.

A University scientist has been honoured for her work in developing human eggs in the laboratory.

Students and staff at Edinburgh are being encouraged to join a nationwide sleepout to help end homelessness in Scotland.

Two Edinburgh professors have been recognised for their achievements in mathematics and computing.

Ann Henderson has been inducted as the University’s 53rd Rector.

Unseen items from 19th century revolutionary, author and activist Frederick Douglass and his family will be on public display for the first time this month.

A leading Edinburgh scientist is being appointed as the Scottish Government's Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

​​​​​​​A selection of the University of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings and hidden spaces will be open to the public this weekend, 29 and 30 September.

​​​​​​​Five artists have been named as the first group to be supported by new scheme that champions blossoming creative talent.

Experts are joining forces to address issues facing the world’s forests, which are under increasing pressure from changing climates and growing demand for resources.

The first ever University staff survey is now live.

This year’s Information Security Awareness Week will be held on 8-15 October.

Jarmo Eskelinen has been named as Director of the Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative, a key part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

Researchers and students at the University are celebrating after winning three awards in a leading entrepreneurship competition.

A panel discussion, video screening and Q&A session are being held at an event in support of Bisexual Visibility Day.

The next meeting of the University Senate takes place on Wednesday 3 October 2018 at 2pm.

Rugby teams from the Universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews will clash at the home of Scottish rugby this Saturday, 22 September.

China’s first college for the study of low-carbon technology has opened with the support of experts from Edinburgh.

A city-wide cycle hire scheme has been launched that will see bikes being made available across the University.

The University’s first online career management course for researchers has been praised by the judges of a leading higher education award.

Rising sales at Edinburgh University Press have led to a six per cent revenue rise on the previous year.

An update on the recent disruption to our network.

Staff and students are invited to a series of events designed to create discussion around sex, relationships, consent, gender and sexual harassment.

A host of events have been lined up to welcome incoming students into the University community.

Lee Hamill has been appointed as the University’s new Director of Finance.

A second cohort of Modern Apprentices has started work at the University.

The University is making it easier for all staff to get the development they need as and when they want it.

Sessions across campus in September will provide staff with an update on the USS pensions consultation and other useful pensions-related information.

A member of staff has been recognised for making an outstanding contribution to teaching in higher education.

A scheme that uses football to raise educational aspirations is encouraging teenage boys to stay longer at school, research shows.

The University is working on a plan for British Sign Language and is holding an open consultation to help develop it.

Researchers in computer science, physics and maths are turning their hand to biology in a bid to solve some of the biggest challenges in medicine.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have visited the University to formally agree the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

A student and three members of staff have been named as winners of the 2018 Principal's Medals.

The University Court held its most recent meeting on 18 June.

Funding is available for staff to spend a week teaching or undertaking training and career development activities at one of the University’s Erasmus+ partner institutions.

Following the University’s successful Learning and Teaching Conference last month, a number of resources have been made available.

The University’s Staff Pride Network is offering a free half-day training session on transgender awareness.

For a limited time only, we invite you to mark your enlightened journey by having your name recognised on a tile in the restored Victorian concourse of McEwan Hall.

As one of its Principal Sponsors, the Edinburgh International Festival is offering University of Edinburgh staff the chance to get half price tickets for two of this year’s most anticipated shows.

Three Edinburgh academics have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to science.

Preparations are in place for a large protest march taking place on Saturday 14 July in Edinburgh.

Six Edinburgh academics have been appointed as members of The Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland.

Sir David Smith took up his appointment as Principal of the University of Edinburgh in 1987. His predecessor was Sir John Burnett who also preceded him in the chair of Rural Economy in Oxford.

The University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh UCU restate their commitment to working in partnership to enhance the employment experience of those employed on Guaranteed Hours and Fixed-Term contracts.

The University has committed to spending the money not spent on salaries as a result of the 2018 UCU industrial action on the student experience.

Inventive products and services pioneered by students, staff and recent graduates have been showcased at the University’s annual innovation awards.

An online course has been launched to increase understanding of disability, and identify how reasonable adjustments can be made in the workplace for staff with disabilities.

James Saville been appointed as the University’s Director of Human Resources, following a rigorous and competitive external recruitment process.

Four current or former members of University staff have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

The latest international university rankings have reaffirmed Edinburgh’s position as a leading global institution.

Three University policies have been updated to provide enhanced support to staff.

Edinburgh staff now have access to Times Higher Education (THE) via a new library subscription.

Leading figures from the University are taking part in an event to champion education for disadvantaged children and families in Malawi.

A judo Paralympian, a canoeist and an outstanding archer are this year’s additions to the University’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Edinburgh staff and students feature in a diverse anthology that seeks to address gender inequality in Higher Education.

A programme designed to encourage diversity at Edinburgh has been recognised at the University Human Resources (UHR) 2018 Awards.

The University is to help deliver Scotland’s first Graduate Apprenticeship in data science.

An update on this year’s pay negotiations is provided below.

The University Court held its most recent meeting on 23 April.

The University is set to host several rental sites as part of Edinburgh’s new cycle hire scheme.

Voluminous layers of red PVC, sustainable cable ties and an array of Swarovski crystals will feature in a futuristic fashion showcase.

The next meeting of the University Senate takes place on Wednesday 30 May 2018 at 2pm.

Four academics have been recognised for their outstanding work in advancing the chemical sciences.

An Edinburgh spinout whose innovation could save kidney patients’ lives is the first to benefit from a new funding deal.

Academics, tutors and support staff have been recognised in annual awards for outstanding teaching.

The University’s first conference on learning and teaching will take place this summer.

The University’s Roslin Institute has gained a prestigious award for supporting the career development of women working in science.

Three University buildings have been commended at a major awards ceremony for innovation in construction.

Two Edinburgh academics have received prestigious awards to develop cutting-edge technologies.

New data regulations will come into force in May 2018.

Sign up to more than 30 events from 23-27 April 2018.

A canine specialist has received a top national honour in recognition of his outstanding contributions to veterinary surgery.

The achievements of staff and students 'superheroes' were celebrated at the eighth annual University of Edinburgh Sustainability Awards.

Staff are encouraged to get involved in two programmes to help prepare young people for the world of work.

This spring, the University will hold information events for staff about the landmark Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) Programme.

Earlier this year, 68 new and recently appointed professors were invited to sign the professorial roll, where details of all academic staff awarded chairs at the University are recorded.

Achievements by students, lecturers and support staff are being celebrated as a series of student-led awards gets under way.

Some 28 students, coaches and alumni from the University will be in action at the Commonwealth Games over the next two weeks.

The University is seeking nominations from researchers, tutors and demonstrators for membership of the Senate.

Sarah Smith, the University Secretary, and Suzanne Trill, of UCU Edinburgh, give an update following recent strike action.

The University of Edinburgh’s Head of the Medical School and Director of MRC Centre for Inflammation Research, Professor Moira Whyte, has been appointed as Vice-Principal and Head of College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine.

As a proud supporter of the 2018 Edinburgh International Festival, the University is delighted to offer all staff a 25 per cent discount on tickets for various shows this summer.

Read the latest updates on the USS Membership Consultation.

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Mathieson gives an update and an invitation to open fora.

All staff are invited to nominate colleagues for two internal awards - the 2018 Chancellor’s Awards and the 2018 Principal’s Medals.

All staff are invited to meet Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

An online election to appoint two ordinary term Senate Assessors to serve on the University Court will be held next week.

An Edinburgh staff network has been recognised for the support it offers LGBT+ colleagues.

The University Court held its most recent meeting on 5 February.

A documentary by a filmmaker based in Edinburgh College of Art is to be showcased at one of the world’s biggest film and music festivals.

Young people who are gaining a foothold in the world of work at Edinburgh are marking their achievements during Scottish Apprenticeships Week (5-9 March).

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Mathieson has written to Universities UK, outlining his latest thinking on the ongoing industrial action by the UCU over the USS pension scheme.

The University is returning to normal after the period of exceptional wintry weather which forced it to close for two and a half days.

With snow warnings issued across many parts of Scotland, staff are reminded that they can consult the University’s Adverse Weather Policy.

Ann Henderson has been elected as the University’s 53rd Rector.

Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal & Vice-Chancellor, shares his perspective on the current pensions dispute.

Students and staff are set to cast their votes for the University’s next Rector.

The University is holding workshops for staff considering applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

A DIY solar panel workshop, physics-inspired ceilidh dancing and a 24-hour filmmaking contest are among the highlights in the University’s Festival of Creative Learning.

The University has announced 30 prestigious new fellowships for highly talented researchers focused on data-driven innovation.

The funeral service of former Edinburgh Principal and Vice-Chancellor Lord Sutherland of Houndwood is to take place at St Giles Cathedral on Monday, 26 February.

The Students’ Association is pleased to host a Rector Hustings where University staff and students can meet the Rector candidates and put their questions to them.

Students are being encouraged to recognise outstanding academics, tutors and support staff in Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s annual Teaching Awards.

The University has launched official rainbow lanyards for staff and students to show their support for diversity and inclusion at Edinburgh.

Applications are now open for the Edinburgh Futures Institute Research Awards.

The University is at the forefront of research internationally on climate change and the technologies and policies to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman has been honoured by his former university one year after his death.

A University healthcare initiative has been honoured at the China-Scotland Business Awards.

The University’s Staff Pride Network has put together a packed calendar of events starting on Friday 2 February to celebrate LGBT History Month.

The University Court held its most recent meeting on 4 December.

We remember Dr Norman Macleod who was head of the Chemical Engineering department from 1975 to 1979.

Students and staff can apply for up to £500 of funding for projects that support a new partnership between the University and the Students’ Association.

Professor Peter Mathieson will begin his tenure as the next Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University by teaching students.

The University is to jointly host the first ever world congress on migration, ethnicity, race and health.

As proposals are being finalised for the University’s contribution to the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, representatives from the Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) Programme have been speaking about what the Deal means for the University - and the opportunities for staff.

All Senate members are invited to consider and make nominations for the vacancies arising for Senate Assessors to serve on the University Court.

All members of staff are warmly invited to the presentation and discussion section of Senate, the theme of which will be ‘The University and its City: Partnering to Support Inclusion.’

The University is consulting on a proposed new lecture recording policy, planned to be introduced from summer 2018.

There will be a celebration of the life of Professor Jon Oberlander (1962 – 2017) at 14:00 on Friday 12 January in the Playfair Library, Old College.

The University is investing £200 million over the next eight years to dramatically improve facilities for students.

Changes to the University’s Procedures for Consultancy work have come into effect.

Ten staff members have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.