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Edinburgh University

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

Members of the university’s academic Senate did not recommend the changes, a key legal step under the institution's governing legislation.

The conference is partially being held at the National Museum.

The conference is partially being held at the National Museum.

Thousands of academics descend on Scottish capital for 'landmark' event

Squirrelpox is a virus carried by grey squirrels which does not affect them but can be rapidly lethal when passed to red squirrels.

Squirrelpox is a virus carried by grey squirrels which does not affect them but can be rapidly lethal when passed to red squirrels.

Animal conservation

Squirrelpox case confirmed as fears grow over outbreak in Scottish red squirrels

Edinbugh University is shrouded in a transparency row.

Edinbugh University is shrouded in a transparency row.

Edinburgh University

Inside the years-long power struggle tearing apart this ancient Scottish university

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals, research shows

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals, research shows

Swapping meat and dairy for these three foods could help Scotland meet climate goals

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

'Undermining trust': Ancient university faces furious row over committee appointments

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

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate

University of Edinburgh

Scots-led study shows how ‘biological clock’ could contribute to age-related diseases

Scottish researchers find strong chest and back muscles linked to lower risk of a heart attack

Scottish researchers find strong chest and back muscles linked to lower risk of a heart attack

Strong chest and back muscles ‘lowers heart attack risk', Scottish researchers find

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University

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

Princess Anne is a patron of the MND charity.

Princess Anne is a patron of the MND charity.

medical research

Scotland's MND charity warns its future is at risk as UK counterpart eyes expansion

File photo dated 13/05/19 of a general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh. Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university's plans to slash Â£140

File photo dated 13/05/19 of a general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh. Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university's plans to slash Â£140

Aberdeen University

Two Scottish universities named among 100 best in the world in latest rankings

There are major questions about the potential risks of incorporating artificial intelligence into education, but one expert has said we need to play an active role in its applications before it's too late.

There are major questions about the potential risks of incorporating artificial intelligence into education, but one expert has said we need to play an active role in its applications before it's too late.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Former Obama advisor on why we can't afford to turn a blind eye to AI in education

Staff at the University of Edinburgh have been told they must cover the work of their boycotting colleagues, and that their pay will be withheld and they may face disciplinary action for refusing.

Staff at the University of Edinburgh have been told they must cover the work of their boycotting colleagues, and that their pay will be withheld and they may face disciplinary action for refusing.

Edinburgh University

University staff told to either cover colleagues' work or go without pay

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

Winners of the James Tait Black Prizes.

Winners of the James Tait Black Prizes.

Winners of the UK's oldest literary awards announced by Edinburgh University

The research, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, was supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)’s Changing Arctic Ocean project.

The research, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, was supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)’s Changing Arctic Ocean project.

Edinburgh researchers warn Arctic Ocean has passed ecological tipping point

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

University of Edinburgh could help tackle plastic pollution.

University of Edinburgh could help tackle plastic pollution.

University of Edinburgh breakthrough could help tackle plastic pollution

Bosses have warned of 'potential closures'.

Bosses have warned of 'potential closures'.

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

My Grief My Way offers free resources for people dealing with loss.

My Grief My Way offers free resources for people dealing with loss.

Edinburgh researchers have developed a free online bereavement support platform

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

A row over secret document has intensified in recent days.

A row over secret document has intensified in recent days.

Edinburgh University

Ancient university withheld secret files from senior academics over 'anxiety' fears

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

Robert van Biljon

Robert van Biljon

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI medical note-taking startup founded by Edinburgh graduate acquired by health firm

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

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

Union Social in Edinburgh is now open.

Union Social in Edinburgh is now open.

Historic beer garden in Edinburgh reopens following major two year revamp

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

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

Leading union boss reveals strategy behind battle to save jobs at Scottish university

Edinburgh University is in the midst of a marking boycott.

Edinburgh University is in the midst of a marking boycott.

Edinburgh University faces 'year of disruption' after new law extends union mandate

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

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

Students will 'suffer' amid marking boycott at Edinburgh University, union claims

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

Parthav Easwar, Johnny Richards, Alice Leonard, Rayhana Amjad

Parthav Easwar, Johnny Richards, Alice Leonard, Rayhana Amjad

University Challenge Final: Edinburgh v Manchester - who won?

The student-led journal

The student-led journal

Beyond the war – student journal brings Ukrainian culture to the world

The traps (magenta) would expose cancer to attack.

The traps (magenta) would expose cancer to attack.

Edinburgh researchers launch £1.5m bid to ‘sabotage’ deadly bowel cancer cells

General view of staff on a NHS hospital ward

General view of staff on a NHS hospital ward

Crohn's disease

Scientists identify trigger of Crohn’s scarring, research suggests

Businesswoman Ana Stewart currently serves as Scotland's chief entrepreneur

Businesswoman Ana Stewart currently serves as Scotland's chief entrepreneur

Business Briefing

University of Edinburgh

Practical guide to women's entrepreneurship launched

University of Edinburgh Principal Peter Mathieson passing staff striking

University of Edinburgh Principal Peter Mathieson passing staff striking

Edinburgh University

University hits out as principal cornered by 'threatening' protestors at coffee shop

Staff are taking strike action.

Staff are taking strike action.

Edinburgh University staff strike over £140m cuts and job losses

UCU members will go on strike

UCU members will go on strike

University staff to strike again amid dispute over 'damaging' £140m cuts

Professor Stephen Wallace harvesting engineered bacteria for analysis

Professor Stephen Wallace harvesting engineered bacteria for analysis

Parkinson's disease

Scottish scientists make Parkinson’s drug from used plastic bottles

Strikes continue into 2026, as a new series kicks off.

Strikes continue into 2026, as a new series kicks off.

This Scottish soap has been renewed once again — and the stakes are even higher

'Teviot was my favourite building on campus. It was truly central to my experience as a student'

'Teviot was my favourite building on campus. It was truly central to my experience as a student'

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Oldest student union building to reopen after two-year restoration project

Muscogee Repatriation Ceremony

Muscogee Repatriation Ceremony

University of Edinburgh

Native American remains return to mainland US in repatriation first for university

Research from the University of Edinburgh, supported by wealth manager Evelyn Partners has unveiled new information on the pension gap UK wide.

Research from the University of Edinburgh, supported by wealth manager Evelyn Partners has unveiled new information on the pension gap UK wide.

Pensions timebomb: Women face greater financial risk as pensions gap widens

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

'No compulsory redundancies before end of academic year' says Edinburgh Uni principal

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

University of Edinburgh

SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis over '1,800 job losses'

New resources on the Teaching Slavery in Scotland website provides teachers with lesson plans, primary sources and informative videos to expand the way that the history of the transatlantic slave trade is taught in schools.

New resources on the Teaching Slavery in Scotland website provides teachers with lesson plans, primary sources and informative videos to expand the way that the history of the transatlantic slave trade is taught in schools.

Slavery project could set a new standard for reform efforts

Professor Higgs receives his Nobel Prize medal.

Professor Higgs receives his Nobel Prize medal.

Late physicist’s Nobel Prize medal gifted to university where he made history

A commonly prescribed antibiotic could help reduce the risk of some young people developing schizophrenia, researchers have found.

A commonly prescribed antibiotic could help reduce the risk of some young people developing schizophrenia, researchers have found.

Commonly prescribed antibiotic may reduce schizophrenia risk, Scots scientists find

The sun shines in Orkney for just six hours during the winter months.

The sun shines in Orkney for just six hours during the winter months.

Wintering Well? One of Scotland's darkest regions is about to find out

EIS members could go on strike.

EIS members could go on strike.

Major Scottish unions threaten strike action after 'pitiful' 1.4% pay rise

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

Edinburgh University students. Picture: Gordon Terris

'Alarming numbers': Unions warn of 1,400 more job cuts at University of Edinburgh