2021 student news archive

Student news provides the latest news and information to help keep our student community informed.

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.

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Court meeting: 6 October 2021

02 December, 20212021

The University Court is the University’s governing body and held its most recent meeting on 6…

Christmas tree to light up Old College quad

19 November, 20212021

Students and staff are invited to the switching on of the Christmas tree lights in the Old College…

Vaccinations for Meningitis, MMR and HPV

12 November, 20212021

Students can now book appointments for the Meningitis (MenACWY), MMR and HPV Vaccination.

Islamophobia Awareness Month 2021

04 November, 20212021

November is Islamophobia Awareness Month and there are various events and resources available to…

University commits to sequester over one million tonnes of unavoidable CO2 emissions

21 October, 20212021

Edinburgh has announced a multi-million-pound, long-term commitment to capture and store its…

Consent and harassment online courses

14 October, 20212021

The University is offering two new training courses to promote positive behaviours around sexual…

Winter 2021 graduations

04 October, 20212021

The University is pleased to confirm that the winter 2021 graduation ceremonies will take place in…

Court meeting: 14 June 2021

04 October, 20212021

The University Court held its most recent meeting by video conference on 14 June.

Old College flag lowered for those lost during the pandemic

20 September, 20212021

The University flag at Old College will be lowered to half-mast on Wednesday 22nd September 2021.

Principal’s Medal 2021 nominations open

20 September, 20212021

All students and staff are invited to nominate a member of the University Community for the 2021…