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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.

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Festive holiday 2025/26

10 December, 20252025

Support is available to all our students during the winter break, if you need it.

Support for students affected by gender-based violence

25 November, 20252025

During this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the University is…

Preparing for your exams

20 November, 20252025

From study space information to wellbeing resources, we’ve put together a list of useful resources…

2025 Principal's Medals awarded

12 November, 20252025

Building community amongst postgraduate students, transforming team culture and coaching swimming…

Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grants: entries close soon

04 November, 20252025

There are 10 grants, each with a value of £1,000, on offer exclusively for University of Edinburgh…

Festive Lunches 2025: booking now open

29 October, 20252025

All students are welcome to join a meal and a quiz with friends and staff from across the…

Update: student complaints relating to staff conduct

27 October, 20252025

The Student Complaints Relating to Staff Conduct Procedure has been updated to make it clearer and…

Students can self-select new groups in timetable system

27 October, 20252025

Students can now change groups in the University timetabling system instantly without having to…

Sir William Darling Memorial Prize recipients 2025

02 October, 20252025

This year’s Sir William Darling Memorial Prizes were presented at the new students’ Welcome…

Welcome from the Principal

01 October, 20252025

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Peter Mathieson welcomes all students to Edinburgh.