Review of the year 2020

Reading time: 9 minutesThe year 2020 will be remembered as a year like no other, with one topic mainly dominating the headlines. As we look ahead to a hopefully brighter 2021, the Review of the Year 2020 reminds us that, against the odds, the University community has continued to make the world a better place over the past 12 months.

Edinburgh alumna joins Biden administration

Reading time: < 1 minuteA University of Edinburgh alumna is set to be a key part of the Joe Biden administration. Dr Amanda Sloat has been appointed as Biden’s Senior Director for European Affairs within the National Security Council. Dr Sloat obtained her PhD in Politics from the School of Social & Political Science. She …

SCOPE: Portraits of the pandemic

Reading time: 6 minutesThe University is proud of the enormous contributions of staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with Edinburgh-based photographer Laurence Winram, the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) commissioned 13 portraits to shine a spotlight on the massive team effort behind this response – from clinical, research, teaching, …

Celebrating our colleagues – 15 December

Reading time: 2 minutesEach fortnight bulletin highlights and celebrates the latest prizes awarded to our fellow staff members. Congratulations to all teams involved. The Residence Life team in the Student Experience Group have been awarded Best Residence Life Initiative in the recent College and University Business Officers (CUBO) awards. The prizes showcase exceptional …