2024 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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A message from the Vice-Principal Students

04 March, 20242024

A message to our global community of students from Colm Harmon, Vice-Principal Students.

New Rector confirmed

12 February, 20242024

Simon Fanshawe OBE has been named the Rector of the University of Edinburgh following an…

Gaelic Week Edinburgh events

09 February, 20242024

There are many ways students can get involved to mark Gaelic Week Edinburgh this February.

Events taking place to mark LGBT+ History Month

06 February, 20242024

A variety of events will take place at the University throughout February to mark LGBT+ History…

The National Student Survey now open

05 February, 20242024

The National Student Survey (NSS) is an annual survey of all final year undergraduate degree…

Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grants applications now open

01 February, 20242024

The University has teamed up with Santander Universities to offer grants of £1,000 to Edinburgh…

Net zero coalition unites universities in climate fight

24 January, 20242024

A landmark initiative has been launched to bring together Scottish universities to address the…

Introduction to Sustainability training

22 January, 20242024

The University’s award-winning Social Responsibility and Sustainability department has launched a…

University launches Widening Participation Strategy 2030

17 January, 20242024

The University launched its updated Widening Participation Strategy and latest impact report today…

New year cyber-resolutions

10 January, 20242024

Did you know that everyday activities such as paying bills, online shopping, social media and other…