Immigration white paper response

Reading time: < 1 minuteIn response to the UK Government’s white paper on immigration, Professor Colm Harmon, Vice-Principal Students, shared the following statement for students on our website:  Our global community You might also be interested in Universities Scotland’s statement, which the University fully supports: UK Government immigration white paper; impact on Scotland’s universities …

New working group responding to High Court ruling

Reading time: < 1 minuteThe University has formed a short-life working group to focus on the outcomes of a key High Court ruling.  In February 2024, a High Court ruling found the University of Bristol had contributed to the death of a student, Natasha Abrahart, by failing to make reasonable adjustments for her. The …

Creating hope together: the University’s suicide prevention work

Reading time: 2 minutesContent notice: This article is about the topic of suicide. Support is available if you need it or are worried about someone else: Suicide Prevention Scotland  Last year the University provided suicide prevention training to around 450 student-facing staff, including Student Advisers, Student Support Managers, Residence Life staff, Security Officers …

Integrated Transport Plan: Year 2 Progress Report

Reading time: 2 minutesThe University has published a progress report on the second year of its Integrated Transport Plan 2023–2030, outlining developments in sustainable travel across our campuses and accommodation sites.    The plan aligns with Strategy 2030 and the University’s Climate Strategy, and adopts targets from the City of Edinburgh Council’s City Mobility …

Introduction to Academic Practice course

Reading time: < 1 minuteAre you interested in gaining teaching accreditation and developing your practice?   The Introduction to Academic Practice course is a free Advance HE accredited course aimed at University of Edinburgh Tutors and Demonstrators and other teaching staff who have limited teaching remits.    This semester-long course is facilitated by the Institute for …

REF appointments

Reading time: < 1 minuteFour University of Edinburgh academic colleagues have been announced as chairs or deputy chairs as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029.  Congratulations to Professors Gordon Lynch, Glen McHale, Ailsa Henderson and Tobias Kelly who will form part of the 34 expert sub-panels that will assess research in REF …