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Edinburgh University spent £435,000 on external consultants.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University paid external consultants £435,000 to help develop cuts plan

According to a Freedom of Information request, the university entered into a ‘Workshop Facilitation’ contract with PA Consulting on January 21, 2026.

Edinburgh University managers face the prospect of a staff revolt.

Edinburgh University managers face the prospect of a staff revolt.

Edinburgh University

'Anger and mistrust': Edinburgh University leaders face staff revolt over cuts bid

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

Edinburgh University

University leaders ignored 'oversight and regulation' to approve cuts, dossier claims

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University urged to halt redundancy talks with study abroad team

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University students to hold cow-themed rally over 'cash cows' jibe

Unions protesting at Glasgow Caledonian University

Unions protesting at Glasgow Caledonian University

Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)

Inside the Scottish university strikes where students are 'teaching themselves'

EFI is located in the old Royal Infirmary building on Lauriston Place.

EFI is located in the old Royal Infirmary building on Lauriston Place.

Edinburgh University

More programmes to close at Edinburgh University in latest wave of cuts

Sir Peter Mathieson sent the email to a student ... as well as a number of Edinburgh MSPs.

Sir Peter Mathieson sent the email to a student ... as well as a number of Edinburgh MSPs.

Edinburgh University

Email reveals what Peter Mathieson really thinks about university programme closures

The University of Edinburgh is one of many facing questions about its future. Unlike many, however, Edinburgh may be suggesting some answers.

The University of Edinburgh is one of many facing questions about its future. Unlike many, however, Edinburgh may be suggesting some answers.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh programme closures have staff asking about the purpose of university

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, spoke to The Herald about his career before his controversial tenure at the ancient university.

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, spoke to The Herald about his career before his controversial tenure at the ancient university.

Edinburgh University

'Every good thing that’s happened in my life is because of university'

University of Edinburgh Principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has announced he will not seek a third term in 2028.

University of Edinburgh Principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has announced he will not seek a third term in 2028.

Edinburgh University

'If I got hit by a bus, things wouldn't change': Edinburgh principal on departure

University of Glasgow (Newsquest image)

University of Glasgow (Newsquest image)

Lecturers Strike

Glasgow University staff to vote on strike amid compulsory redundancy fears

UCU strikes at the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee mean a key graduate course has been cancelled.

UCU strikes at the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee mean a key graduate course has been cancelled.

Edinburgh University

Strike action at university forces cancellation of social science doctoral course

Sir Peter Mathieson is to leave the university in 2028.

Sir Peter Mathieson is to leave the university in 2028.

Edinburgh University

Beleaguered Edinburgh University chief Sir Peter Mathieson to leave institution

Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University walked out

Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University walked out

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian staff facing employment 'Hunger Games' despite uni making profit

Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University

University warns 'threatening behaviour' could be reported to police as tensions rise

Hundreds of staff and students attended the protest.

Hundreds of staff and students attended the protest.

Hundreds rally outside Holyrood over university programme cuts and job cut fears

The ongoing dispute at the University of Edinburgh fits into the wider debate about the purpose and nature of a modern university.

The ongoing dispute at the University of Edinburgh fits into the wider debate about the purpose and nature of a modern university.

Edinburgh University

Time will tell the truth of the two sides in Edinburgh's restructuring battle

Instead of an attack on humanities, school leaders said programe closures will not reduce teaching in the affected subject areas and that courses will remain in many cases.

Instead of an attack on humanities, school leaders said programe closures will not reduce teaching in the affected subject areas and that courses will remain in many cases.

Edinburgh University

University leaders separate controversial programme closures from teaching

90 programmes at Edinburgh University are to be 'taught out' from 2027.

90 programmes at Edinburgh University are to be 'taught out' from 2027.

Edinburgh University

Students urged to counter ‘lie’ that Scottish studies courses have been 'abolished'

The UCU wants the university to rule out compulsory redundancies.

The UCU wants the university to rule out compulsory redundancies.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University staff begin five-week strike over programme cuts and job fears

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

Higher Education

Dundee University staff begin five-week strike over compulsory redundancies

What's next for Edinburgh University amid £140m cuts drive and widespread programme closures?

What's next for Edinburgh University amid £140m cuts drive and widespread programme closures?

Edinburgh University

Is the worst still to come for Edinburgh University in wake of 90 programme closures?

UCU members say striking is their 'only option'.

UCU members say striking is their 'only option'.

Edinburgh University

'Our last option': Why UCU is escalating jobs fight amid cuts at leading university

Decisions to suspend programmes at the University of Dundee have raised questions about the Senate's role in academic decisions.

Decisions to suspend programmes at the University of Dundee have raised questions about the Senate's role in academic decisions.

Dundee University

Dundee University's troubled recovery plan claims more degree courses

Edinburgh University

Union says university solutions should not 'exploit' or 'undervalue' staff

Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas is taking up the senior post at the university.

Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas is taking up the senior post at the university.

Heriot-Watt University

First female principal begins role at Edinburgh university in 'historic milestone'

A protest has been planned at Edinburgh University.

A protest has been planned at Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Emergency rally called over £140m cuts at Edinburgh festivals' largest venue owner

Members of the UCU picket outside Heriot Watt University.

Members of the UCU picket outside Heriot Watt University.

Staff vote for more strike action at Edinburgh university in ongoing cuts dispute

A recent FOI disclosure revealed the number of voluntary redundancies at the University of Edinburgh is hundreds higher than previously reported by the institution.

A recent FOI disclosure revealed the number of voluntary redundancies at the University of Edinburgh is hundreds higher than previously reported by the institution.

Edinburgh University

Hundreds more university staff made redundant than previously disclosed

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University

'Damn the consequences': Ancient university accused of breaching governance rules

Students protest during the graduation ceremony.

Students protest during the graduation ceremony.

Edinburgh University

Video shows students storming out of graduation ceremony at ancient university

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University

Warning ancient university faces 'constitutional crisis' over restructuring plan

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University

Expanded role for £200k consulting firm supporting university's restructuring bid

Members of the UCU on strike.

Members of the UCU on strike.

'Discomfort' and 'uncertainty': Students back striking lecturers at Scots university

Around 450 staff have left the university during the cuts bid.

Around 450 staff have left the university during the cuts bid.

Almost 500 staff paid to leave ancient university as £140m cuts bid intensifies

Aberdeen University had been at the centre of controversy

Aberdeen University had been at the centre of controversy

Aberdeen University

University of Aberdeen facing 'absolutely devastating' job losses

Students could be allowed to graduate without their full marks.

Students could be allowed to graduate without their full marks.

Ancient university will allow students to graduate with missing marks amid boycott

Bosses have warned of 'potential closures'.

Bosses have warned of 'potential closures'.

University bosses warn of 'potential closures' as overhaul plan enters second phase

The University of Edinburgh faces a pivotal few weeks as a continued industrial dispute raises questions over the future for staff and students.

The University of Edinburgh faces a pivotal few weeks as a continued industrial dispute raises questions over the future for staff and students.

Edinburgh University

No refunds, delayed results: a pivotal month at the University of Edinburgh

More than a dozen courses are being shut.

More than a dozen courses are being shut.

Fury over 'unacceptable' closures of 'highly-regarded' med school programmes

As staff and management battle over the shape of the university sector, it's worth remembering the cost students have to pay in the deliberations.

As staff and management battle over the shape of the university sector, it's worth remembering the cost students have to pay in the deliberations.

The university fight has three sides and one clear loser

UCU strikes are likely to take place.

UCU strikes are likely to take place.

Staff at Scottish university vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

Staff at the University of Edinburgh worry that complicated and confusing employment strategies are hiding the true scale of jobs cuts at the university.

Staff at the University of Edinburgh worry that complicated and confusing employment strategies are hiding the true scale of jobs cuts at the university.

Edinburgh University

Union warns misleading contracts mask the true scale of university job cuts

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

MSPs should be 'deeply concerned' over university transparency row, union boss says

Edinbugh University students could face the prospect of not graduating on time.

Edinbugh University students could face the prospect of not graduating on time.

Academics raise governance concerns at ancient university mired in 'transparency' row

The Glasgow Caledonian University principal has drawn a direct line between a drop in international students and jobs that could be impacted by a proposed savings plan.

The Glasgow Caledonian University principal has drawn a direct line between a drop in international students and jobs that could be impacted by a proposed savings plan.

GCU boss laments 'the work is not there' for jobs linked to international students

Graduations at the campus could be affected by the MAB

Graduations at the campus could be affected by the MAB

'Essentially a lock out': Tensions rise at Edinburgh University amid marking boycott

Edinburgh University union representatives have called for a marking boycott, and the university has announced plans to dock full pay from those who take part.

Edinburgh University union representatives have called for a marking boycott, and the university has announced plans to dock full pay from those who take part.

Edinburgh University

University threatens to dock pay if staff join marking boycott

Aberdeen University

Aberdeen University strikes to go ahead after last minute talks fail

Glasgow Caledonian University joint unions protest (EIS/ULA, UCU, UNISON, UNITE)

Glasgow Caledonian University joint unions protest (EIS/ULA, UCU, UNISON, UNITE)

Staff and unions hold rally as Glasgow Caledonian University mulls 100 job cuts

Strikes across Edinburgh and Glasgow universities announced.

Strikes across Edinburgh and Glasgow universities announced.

Strike action set for Glasgow and Edinburgh universities as pay dispute escalates

Striking UCU members hosted an election hustings this week.

Striking UCU members hosted an election hustings this week.

2026 Holyrood election

'Dundee toppled before the others did’: Parties debate university model

UCU members have voted for continued industrial action.

UCU members have voted for continued industrial action.

Edinburgh University

Staff at University of Edinburgh vote for more strike action over job cuts