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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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Student choir makes BBC appearance

Singers from the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir (EUCC) made an appearance on BBC 4 Radio and BBC Sounds.

International Women’s Day 2023

Chrystal MacMillan
Staff and students can get involved in free events taking place across the University this month to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

Teviot Row House building works

Teviot Row House
As part of our mission to improve our students’ University experience, we continually invest in our buildings to provide world-class facilities for our students, staff and visitors.  

Gaelic Language and Culture Taster Session

Students and staff at a Gaelic Language and Culture Taster
Register now to learn useful Gaelic phrases and find out about the culture of Gaelic in Scotland.

Vigil in support of Ukraine

Ukraine Flag
A vigil will be held in the Sanctuary at the University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy on Friday 24 February 2023, 1:00 – 1:30pm, to mark one year passing since the start of the war in Ukraine.   

Events taking place to mark LGBTQ+ History Month

Edinburgh University Students’ Association and University’s Staff Pride Network are running a series of events during February to mark LGBTQ+ History Month.

Edinburgh graduates win Schwarzman Scholarships

Max Browning and Mekila Ngwambe selected to study at the prestigious Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University 

Welcome to the new semester

A view of Old College quad
 Lucy Evans, Deputy Secretary Students, welcomes you to the new semester after the winter break. 

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