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Staff Survey 2025 now open: have your say

04 February, 20252025

The Staff Survey 2025 is now open until 3 March. This is your chance to have your say, so please…

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LGBTQ+ History Month events

29 January, 20252025

A variety of events for both staff and students will take place at the University throughout…

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Severe weather warning: University buildings reopening

24 January, 20252025

The University is planning to reopen campus buildings over the weekend once the weather warning…

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Severe weather warning: University closure, Friday 24 January

23 January, 20252025

A weather warning has been issued for Scotland ahead of Storm Éowyn.

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Voluntary Severance Scheme now open

20 January, 20252025

The University’s Voluntary Severance Scheme opened for applications on 20 January and will now…

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Changes to the University of Edinburgh Pension Staff Benefits Scheme (SBS)

06 January, 20252025

Following a review, there will be a reduction in contribution rates for the University of Edinburgh…

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