The call for proposals for the Learning and Teaching Conference is now open

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 …

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

Reading time: 2 minutesMental Health Champions – Movember 2024  This November, University of Edinburgh Sports Union sports clubs have proudly embraced the theme of Men’s Mental Health Champions in Sport as part of the global Movember initiative and International Men’s Day celebrations. The month-long campaign has shone a spotlight on men’s health issues, …

Help protect our students from financial fraud

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 …

Student Recruitment and Marketing Insight (SAMI) Hub

Reading time: < 1 minuteThis is in response to the challenge of having so many different sources of crucial information and what seems like endless navigating of folders, pages and files.   But this isn’t just another SharePoint site! It is a living space under constant development with the latest student recruitment business intelligence. …

2025 Digital Research Conference

Reading time: < 1 minuteThe conference will be held on 29 January 2025 at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, Pollock Halls, and is an in-person event open exclusively to University of Edinburgh staff and PGR students. This event will bring together the University’s researchers and professional staff who are engaged in digital, data-intensive, and …

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

Reading time: 9 minutesIt’s another jam-packed edition of Sport & Active Health. It’s been a busy period shaping up for the first semester.  Annual report The University of Edinburgh is proud to be the number one University for Sport & Active Wellbeing in Scotland and one of the highest performing institutions in the …