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Powerful storytelling at heart of Pride celebrations

02 June, 20252025

A range of events are taking place during June to mark Edinburgh Pride.

New Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy launched

29 May, 20252025

The University has published a newly updated and renamed Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy,…

Take part in Edinburgh 900

22 May, 20252025

As Edinburgh marks its 900th anniversary with a celebratory programme of events and activities, the…

Court meeting: 28 April 2025

14 May, 20252025

The University’s governing body, the University Court, met on 28 April 2025

Teaching Awards 2025 winners announced

07 May, 20252025

The Teaching Awards, run by the Students' Association, celebrate the very best of teaching and…

Nominate your colleagues for a Chancellor’s Award

23 April, 20252025

Nominations for the 2025 Chancellor’s Awards are now open.

Support following the death of Pope Francis

21 April, 20252025

The University is saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic…

New staff benefits and discounts

02 April, 20252025

The University’s range of staff benefits has been updated with new ways to save money on everything…

Three University staff appointed to the Scottish Science Advisory Council

01 April, 20252025

University of Edinburgh academics Professor Gareth Harrison, Professor Julie Jacko and Dr Kirsten…

University staff announced as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

26 March, 20252025

Thirteen University of Edinburgh staff members have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of…