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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.

Students staying in Edinburgh over the winter break celebrated Christmas with festive meals organised by the University.
The Being Edinburgh award celebrates the lives and achievements of our former students.
During the revision and exam period, the Main Library and Law Library can often be extremely busy. Please be reminded of the alternative study spaces that are available across our central area.
Students, staff, family and friends are warmly invited to the University's Carol Service at McEwan Hall.
The University have been selected to host the BBC as part of their coverage of the upcoming UK general election.
Students and staff are invited to the switching on of the Christmas tree lights in the Old College quadrangle.
The University is making changes to the way staff, students and alumni log into our University’s online services.
Students and staff are being encouraged to join a global sleep out to help end homelessness.
The EHRC have recently released their report, "Tackling Racial Harassment: Universities Challenged", an inquiry into racial harassment in UK Higher Education.
Students can now apply to join the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) class of 2020.
Pauline Libsovar and Maisie Palmer were announced as winners of the award which recognises students who manage charities.
The University has unveiled its strategy for the next ten years and beyond.
A landmark anniversary in LGBT+ history is to be marked in a major academic conference at the University.
The City of Edinburgh Council have put temporary traffic and parking measures in place ready for filming in locations across Edinburgh.
Friday 20 September is a day of global action on the climate crisis, and the University is encouraging students and staff who would like to show their support to get involved.
A team of students is set to travel to the US to compete in an international science contest.
Four members of staff have been named as winners of the 2019 Principal's Medals.
Colourful installations and thought-provoking exhibits by students and staff will transform Edinburgh College of Art into one of the city’s biggest and most diverse gallery spaces throughout August.
More than 50 researchers from Europe’s leading universities have come together to produce a guide for PhD students.
The University’s 3 Minute Thesis competition final took place on 27 June 2019.
Our summer graduation ceremonies take place between Saturday 29 June and Wednesday 10 July 2019.
The latest international university rankings have reaffirmed Edinburgh’s position as a leading global institution.
Students and staff in the School of Chemistry are marking having saved one million pairs of disposable gloves from landfill.
Students are being advised to make sure they are fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
Edinburgh has been recognised with three awards for excellence in higher education.
Travel disruption is expected in Edinburgh Old Town due to a planned climate change march through the city to the Scottish Parliament.
Tuition fee support for EU students has been confirmed for academic year 2020/21.
The University is taking part in an initiative to help students experiencing gender-based violence and mental health issues.
The Information Security team is providing tips on how you can protect yourself against phishing attacks.
Edinburgh College of Art has appointed an experienced and respected artist and writer as its new Principal.
A Vigil is being held on Friday 3 May in solidarity with those affected by the recent bombings in Sri Lanka.
Outstanding academics, tutors and support staff have been recognised in annual awards for excellence in teaching.
Edinburgh students are giving up their time to tutor at city schools where relatively few pupils go on to higher education.
The reception recognised students for their commitment to various co or extra-curricular activities and their own personal development under the Award scheme.
Edinburgh has won the popular television quiz show University Challenge for the first time.
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.
Two Edinburgh undergraduates have been selected to shadow a Chief Executive Officer from a leading UK business.
Travel disruption is expected in central Edinburgh due to a protest on North Bridge.
A PhD student recently won Equate Scotland’s Student-Institution Partnership of the year award to highlight the work they carried out for a gender equality project.
The trees were planted as part of a community reinvestment programme, created by the coffee supplier who provides Fairtrade coffees to the University’s campuses.
The University has appointed Professor Colm Harmon as its first Vice-Principal Students, a post he will take up full-time in October 2019.
Students and staff have been recognised in the University’s annual Sustainability Awards.
The breadth of student achievement across the University has been recognised at the inaugural Student Awards.
Come and find out more about how the University of Edinburgh is run and governed at a lunchtime session taking place on Monday 29 April in Murchison House, King’s Buildings.
The Students’ Association will be holding their official end of semester social event at the McEwan Hall.
The University of Edinburgh is continually making improvements in response to feedback and comments from students and staff.
Students and staff are encouraged to apply for a funding scheme that supports projects that enhance the student experience.
Students are invited to nominate candidates for the 2019 Principal’s Medals and the 2019 Chancellor’s Awards.
Following a range of successful events in October 2018, we are inviting The Consent Collective back to deliver a guest lecture in March.
A first-year university student has become an online sensation, offering expert advice on DIY robotics and computer programming.
Masterclasses on orchestral conducting, secret messaging and the dynamics of swing dancing are among the intriguing events at the Festival of Creative Learning.
We’re celebrating LGBT+ History Month with a packed calendar of activities for you to get involved with.
Two Edinburgh students are taking part in a charity challenge to raise funds to help tackle Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Three training centres are to equip PhD students with skills to tackle key challenges in engineering and the physical sciences.
Edinburgh has won £600,000 of funding to enable 35 students from low-income countries to study for a part-time, online masters qualification.
The Don’t Cross the Line campaign has been launched to raise awareness of dignity and respect across the University.
Go Abroad Week will be held from 21 – 25 January 2019 to promote funding opportunities for students looking to spend summer abroad.
Students and staff are invited to attend a Town Hall session on the refresh of the University’s 2016 Strategic Plan.
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