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Court meeting: 6 October 2025

22 October, 20252025

The University’s governing body, the University Court, met on 6 October 2025.

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Court meeting: 23 June 2025

18 August, 20252025

The University’s governing body, the University Court, met on 23 June 2025.

Photograph of Old College, on a sunny day in Edinburgh

Advocating LGBTQ+ matters across the University

31 July, 20252025

Four new working groups have been established to support the University’s LGBT+ Sub-Committee’s…

Staff talking in training session

Edinburgh projects win RSE Research Awards

28 July, 20252025

A range of University of Edinburgh projects are included in the latest Royal Society of Edinburgh (…

RSE

Chief Financial Officer appointed

10 July, 20252025

James Gray has been appointed as the University’s Chief Financial Officer.

James Gray

New Regius Chair of Medical Science announced

30 June, 20252025

His Majesty King Charles III has appointed Professor Stuart Forbes as the University’s new Regius…

Professor Stuart Forbes

University academic awarded royal medal

26 June, 20252025

University of Edinburgh Professor Themis Prodromakis has been awarded the 2025 Princess Royal…

Professor Prodromakis receiving his RAEng Princess Royal Silver Medal

Research Cultures Forum seeks new Co-Chairs

10 June, 20252025

The University’s Research Cultures Forum is seeking new Co-Chairs and staff are invited to apply.

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Principal’s Medal 2025 nominations now open

10 June, 20252025

All staff and students are invited to nominate a member of the University Community for the 2025…

Archie Goodburn receiving his Principal's Medal

Staff invited to annual Court update

09 June, 20252025

Staff and students are invited to learn more about how the University is run and governed at the…

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