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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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University Mental Health Day 2025

05 March, 20252025

Events are taking place across the University to mark University Mental Health Day on 13 March. 

International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2025

26 February, 20252025

A range of events will take place across the University to mark International Women’s Day and Women…

Revised Trans Policy (Students)

20 February, 20252025

The University’s Trans Policy (Students) has been updated following input and feedback from our…

The National Student Survey now open

31 January, 20252025

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

LGBTQ+ History Month events

30 January, 20252025

A variety of events for both students and staff will take place at the University throughout…

Teviot renovations: An inside look

30 January, 20252025

As part of our mission to improve our students’ University experience, upgrade works are underway…

Photography competition for all students and staff

28 January, 20252025

The new Belong Photography Competition is now open for all students and staff. Submit your image…

Severe weather warning: update on University reopening

24 January, 20252025

A Met Office red weather warning is still in place for Edinburgh until 5pm today (Friday 24 January…

Severe weather warning: Teaching cancelled Friday 24 January

23 January, 20252025

A weather warning has been issued for Scotland ahead of Storm Éowyn. This includes a rare red alert…