Founder of University Dance Performance takes a bow after four decades

Reading time: 4 minutesEarlier this year the University of Edinburgh held its Annual Dance Performance, marking 40 years since Creative Director June Underwood founded the show                                    June has made the decision to step down from her …

Digitising Bulletin through the ages – a time capsule of the University

Reading time: 3 minutesThe Bulletin newsletter you’re currently reading has long been a key way to keep University staff up to date with news across our community.                                 Starting out as a magazine, it’s now a digital publication …

Young Person’s Guarantee: celebrating successes

Reading time: 3 minutesThe University of Edinburgh is a proud supporter of the Young Person’s Guarantee. The University has made an ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for young people, acknowledging the impact this has on meeting the University’s strategic aims and objectives, including Strategy 2030, the Community Plan and People Strategy. Following another …

Forming a brave space: The University’s Faith and Belief Subcommittee

Reading time: 3 minutesIn an era where global events are increasingly shaping local experiences, the University of Edinburgh has reaffirmed its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by establishing the Faith and Belief Subcommittee. This is one of five key subcommittees operating under the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC).  The Faith …

CrossFit 1583 – staff discount!

Reading time: < 1 minuteThe University of Edinburgh’s brand-new CrossFit gym, CrossFit 1583, officially opened at Peffermill Playing Fields last month with a sold-out event.   There is an exclusive discount offer of 40% off memberships for University of Edinburgh students and staff (simply use a valid University email).   You can also ‘try before you …

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

Reading time: 3 minutesMark Munro, Director of Sport and Active Health at the University, shares a roundup of the latest news from across the world of sport and active health at the University.    Capital Conversations: a look back at an inspiring series  Over the past three months, we’ve been proud to host …