2025 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.

Click on the link below for the latest all-student emails:

News listing

Publication date

Revised Trans Policy (Students)

20 February, 20252025

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

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The National Student Survey now open

31 January, 20252025

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

Students walking down Victoria Street

LGBTQ+ History Month events

30 January, 20252025

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

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Teviot renovations: An inside look

30 January, 20252025

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

Dora Herndon, Students' Association President, and Lucy Evans, Deputy Secretary Students, inspect an exposed wall at the Teviot Row House construction site.

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…

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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…

A University of Edinburgh building on campus.

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…

A University of Edinburgh building on campus.