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It is regularly updated to let you know about upcoming events, new initiatives, opportunities to develop skills and how to make the most of student services.
With the festive season fast approaching, the Information Security team is providing tips on how to identify emails sent by fraudsters.
The University hosted Fearless Edinburgh, a campaign group that tackles gender-based violence in the higher education sector.
The Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are to launch their first joint postgraduate research programmes in September.
Vet students have distributed bags packed with Christmas treats and useful items to people and their dogs living on Edinburgh's streets.
Students and staff across the University took part in Sleep in the Park on Saturday 8 December.
Tell us why Edinburgh is an awesome city to live in and/or a great university to study at.
The weeks running up to the end of term can be stressful. To help you tackle the revision period, we’ve created a list of tips to support you during the lead up to the exams.
As you will know, we have experienced several network issues over the last few months, with disruption at the end of last week and again yesterday morning.
A picture of a red fox on the hunt in the Canadian Arctic has secured a national photography award for a PhD student at the University.
Two students recently won medals at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Canberra, Australia.
Students who have taken part in volunteering, work experience and community engagement at the University over the summer have been recognised at the Edinburgh Award reception.
The University Pharmacy is offering flu immunisations to all students who wish to participate in the annual seasonal influenza programme.
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.
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 University has met an objective to attract students from the country’s most economically challenged areas, three years ahead of schedule.
Members of the University’s Bhangra Crew dance group will add a splash of colour to the city of Edinburgh’s annual Diwali festival.
All Edinburgh students are invited to an event to meet the University’s Principal, Professor Peter Mathieson.
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 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.
The University is set to expand the online programmes and degrees it offers with a leading digital learning provider.
Students and staff can apply for up to £500 of funding for projects that support a partnership between the University and the Students’ Association.
Students and staff at Edinburgh are being encouraged to join a nationwide sleepout to help end homelessness in Scotland.
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.
PhD student Euan Ward has received an award worth up to £80,000 from a body that backs emerging technologies.
This year’s Information Security Awareness Week will be held on 8-15 October.
An initiative that supports outstanding African scholars with few educational opportunities has increased its intake for the second year running.
Researchers and students at the University are celebrating after winning three awards in a leading entrepreneurship competition.
Funding for students who are required to complete a year abroad in Europe will be guaranteed beyond the end of the current Erasmus programme in December 2020, the University has announced.
Brain science student Owen Gwydion James has won a UK-wide research communication competition.
A panel discussion, video screening and Q&A session are being held at an event in support of Bisexual Visibility Day.
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.
Six students and a tutoring scheme set up for Syrian refugees have been recognised for helping to enhance the reputation of the University.
University students travelled to India this summer to unpick the threads that form the country’s $200bn textile industry.
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.
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.
Thought-provoking installations feature in a show of Masters students’ work at this year’s Edinburgh College of Art Festival Exhibition.
Five Edinburgh students have won gold medals at two major sporting championships.
Edinburgh has achieved a top three place in the British student sport rankings for the fourth successive year.
A team of Edinburgh students has won the UK’s first driverless race car competition.
Preparations are in place for a large protest march taking place on Saturday 14 July in Edinburgh.
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.
Feedback from students has informed plans for an ambitious new hub that houses a range of support services.
Inventive products and services pioneered by students, staff and recent graduates have been showcased at the University’s annual innovation awards.
PhD students from the University have been working in partnership with the City’s Museum of Childhood to chart an enchanting journey through centuries of children’s books
The latest international university rankings have reaffirmed Edinburgh’s position as a leading global institution.
The colourful and challenging work of hundreds of graduating University of Edinburgh students is set to create one of the capital’s largest and most diverse annual exhibitions.
A judo Paralympian, a canoeist and an outstanding archer are this year’s additions to the University’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Edinburgh students and staff feature in a diverse anthology that seeks to address gender inequality in Higher Education.
Students are to benefit from a new hub dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing.
The University's rowing club takes on its oldest rival this weekend in the world's third oldest boat race.
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.
Audience tickets are now available for the University final of the 3 Minute Thesis competition.
Colourful characters from a female wrestling group, a futuristic bird-woman and a monster based on religious icons will be part of a vibrant costume show.
Academics, tutors and support staff have been recognised in annual awards for outstanding teaching.
A team of Edinburgh students is to represent the UK at the world’s largest social entrepreneurship competition.
Three University buildings have been commended at a major awards ceremony for innovation in construction.
The achievements of staff and students 'superheroes' were celebrated at the eighth annual University of Edinburgh Sustainability Awards.
Postgraduate students are set to benefit from a new dedicated study centre.
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.
A team of Edinburgh students has won the top prize in a UK-wide cyber security skills competition.
All students are invited to meet the University’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Mathieson, at an event in McEwan Hall.
Students are invited to nominate candidates for the 2018 Principal’s Medals and the 2018 Chancellor’s Awards.
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.
Businesses innovators from leading social enterprises are headlining a festival of free events celebrating entrepreneurship.
With snow warnings issued across many parts of Scotland, advice is available for students.
Ann Henderson has been elected as the University’s 53rd Rector.
Students and staff are set to cast their votes for the University’s next Rector.
Edinburgh student tutors are helping young Syrian refugees settle into new lives in the city.
Donor-funded small project grants of up to £5000 available to students and staff to support innovations in teaching, research and student life.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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