News articles and statements from the University
Statement on strike action
18 September, 20262026
A statement from the University's Principal on five weeks of strike action.
Why university programme offerings change
11 September, 20262026
Imagine if universities never changed what they taught.
Why there is no fixed figure for future staffing
07 July, 20262026
We are often asked why the University has not yet published figures for the number of staff who…
Why using reserves is not the answer to the University’s financial challenges
26 June, 20262026
When people hear that the University has £3 billion in reserves, it’s understandable that they…
Student experience and savings plans at centre of vodcast discussion
22 May, 20262026
The latest episode of the Shifting Light video series explores how Edinburgh is balancing learning…
Clarifying claims around meaningful engagement
05 May, 20262026
5 May 2026
Claims that there has been a lack of meaningful engagement between the…
Marking and assessment boycott
21 April, 20262026
A statement from the University's Principal on the marking and assessment boycott.
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