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 …
Reading time: 3 minutesA newly-launched University of Edinburgh initiative – the Innovation Career Pathway (ICP) – provides a route to career development for academics wishing to focus on commercialisation and engagement with industry. Vice-Principal Research and Enterprise Professor Christina Boswell, (below) who spearheaded the ICP, explains what it means for staff. The University …
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 …
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 …
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Institute for Academic Development (IAD) has led the creation of a new University action plan as part of the UK Concordat to support the Career Development of Researchers. The University of Edinburgh has been a signatory to the Concordat since 2020 and the action plan includes developing resources and …
Reading time: < 1 minuteElections to the University’s Senate have now concluded. New members will take up their roles on 1 August, supporting the successful delivery of the University’s academic mission: Outcome of the Senate Elections Candidate elections The election determined successful candidates in the following categories: Elected academic staff (non-Professorial) in the College …
