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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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Teviot Row House building works

The University is working in collaboration with the Students’ Association to deliver a significant upgrade to Teviot Row House, the world’s oldest purpose-built Students’ Union.

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Complete feedback surveys, join our Student Panel, or vote in student elections to help shape your University experience.

Vice Principal International

Professor James Smith stepped down from his position at the end of August 2024.

University-wide event celebrates dissertation submissions

A group gather for a photograph in Playfair Library
250 students joined professors, supervisors and senior staff at a reception in Old College to recognise the culmination of their time in Edinburgh.

Recent UK events – support for students and staff

The University of Edinburgh is deeply concerned by the recent rioting and senseless violence in parts of the UK.

Free events during the August re-sit period

Student stretching at the gym
Take a break from revision and join us for fun activities.

New systems for viewing timetables and booking rooms launch

The way you book rooms for study and view your timetable is changing. 

Court meeting: 17 June 2024

Old College, Edinburgh
The University’s governing body, the University Court, met on 17 June 2024

A statement from the University Court

The meeting of Court yesterday (Monday 17 June 2024) considered in detail our ongoing review of the definition of armaments and controversial weapons, as applied to the University’s investments.

Invitation to the annual University Court update

Old College, Edinburgh
Students and staff are invited to find out more about how the University is run and governed at the annual University Court update on Wednesday 26 June from 4pm - 5pm.

University welcomes this year’s summer interns

Students at the Employ.ed event
More than 70 Employ.ed on Campus student interns attended a welcome event at the Outreach Centre in Holyrood on 3 June 2024.

Edinburgh celebrates diversity with Pride

Crowds gather at Bristo Square to celebrate Pride Edinburgh 2023
Students and staff are celebrating the LGBT+ community with a range of activities and events taking place throughout June.

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