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: < 1 minuteThe University has formed a short-life working group to focus on the outcomes of a key High Court ruling. In February 2024, a High Court ruling found the University of Bristol had contributed to the death of a student, Natasha Abrahart, by failing to make reasonable adjustments for her. The …
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 …
Reading time: 2 minutesContent notice: This article is about the topic of suicide. Support is available if you need it or are worried about someone else: Suicide Prevention Scotland Last year the University provided suicide prevention training to around 450 student-facing staff, including Student Advisers, Student Support Managers, Residence Life staff, Security Officers …
Reading time: 3 minutesThe Edinburgh Award recognises more than 1,000 Edinburgh students each year for getting involved in activities outside of their degree programme, such as work experience and volunteering. Colleagues from across the University who have been involved in running the programme reflect on the difference it’s making. Developing future skills …
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe findings are part of an effort to reform research evaluation in European academic and research institutions. It focuses on intersectional biases, particularly gender bias as perceived by academic faculty and funding agencies staff during the evaluation of research (ie: for funding purposes), career advancement and the hiring process. This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete …
