Reading time: 2 minutesThe College of Science and Engineering (CSE) held its inaugural Staff Awards at the end of last year spotlighting some of the people from across the College who make it a better place to work. The College also celebrated those colleagues who had reached a decade of service with the …
Reading time: < 1 minuteCurriculum Transformation are hosting three Challenge and Experiential Learning Course workshops in February and March to kickstart course ideas and support new cross-School connections. You’ll find out more about the new course formats and go through a structured idea generation and refinement process with like-minded colleagues. We want to help …
Reading time: 3 minutesIt’s hard to ignore the pressing environmental challenges facing our world, from microplastics in our bloodstream, to biodiversity loss and our changing climate. Urgent action is required, but it’s often less clear what this means in practice at work. Our University has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by …
Reading time: 2 minutesDavid Carpenter, the group’s English Speaker of Other Languages Coordinator, explains: “We teach around 550 people every six months. There are so many refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Edinburgh who need that opportunity but as a small charity, we didn’t have the money to hire halls.” Recognising this gap, …
Reading time: 2 minutesFormats can include short paper or research presentations, panel discussions, demonstrations, and posters. The deadline for proposals is 12 noon, Wednesday 22 January. Proposal word count is approximately 300 words. Call for proposals Visit the conference webpage for guidance on how to write and submit your proposal and information …
Reading time: < 1 minuteNew international students are often more at risk of scams, because they may be unfamiliar with local laws or not know where to go for help and advice. However, anyone can be targeted. These scams are not just petty thefts but can involve life-changing sums, with students sometimes losing large …
