The Edinburgh Winter Warmer Run 2025

Reading time: < 1 minuteThere are over 450 University of Edinburgh entries, and over 1,800 total entries overall. All those who have signed up should receive specific updates this week. The events team at The Fix UK are looking for volunteers to help at the event on the day. Hours will be from 7.45am …

Sport and Active Health, your regular roundup of sports news from the University

Reading time: 2 minutesMental Health Champions – Movember 2024  This November, University of Edinburgh Sports Union sports clubs have proudly embraced the theme of Men’s Mental Health Champions in Sport as part of the global Movember initiative and International Men’s Day celebrations. The month-long campaign has shone a spotlight on men’s health issues, …

UK Disability History Month 2024: get involved

Reading time: 2 minutesRunning from 14 November to 20 December 2024, this year’s theme is Disability Livelihood and Employment, and reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels supported and valued. Below you’ll find a range of resources and ways to get involved.  Equality information  Did you know …

Menopause Awareness Month – watch guest speaker session

Reading time: < 1 minuteThis session was extremely well attended with over 400 colleagues joining a fantastic talk that covered the menopause, its symptoms, how it can impact daily life, including the workplace, and how colleagues can support each other.  A link to the recording and the slides has now been published on the …

Sport and Active Health, your regular roundup of sports news from the University

Reading time: 9 minutesIt’s another jam-packed edition of Sport & Active Health. It’s been a busy period shaping up for the first semester.  Annual report The University of Edinburgh is proud to be the number one University for Sport & Active Wellbeing in Scotland and one of the highest performing institutions in the …

Mindfulness drop-ins

Reading time: < 1 minuteAll drop-ins are free of charge and open to staff and students, NHS Lothian staff and EFI Partners. They are open to beginners, as well as supporting those with a regular practice, and no booking is needed: Mindfulness Drop-ins The practices are also recorded, and then shared: Library of Mindfulness …