Interview: Robbie Travers responds to Esme Allman
News Editor, Noa Hoffman, sat down with Robbie Travers to talk about Esme Allman’s complaint against him, the emotional impact of his latest public scandal and the boundaries of free…
Crowds celebrate as Edinburgh’s Queensferry Crossing is given a ceremonial royal opening
On Monday 4 September the Queen opened the Queensferry Crossing, the new main road route between Edinburgh and Fife. Accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, the monarch opened the bridge…
Interview: Esme Allman on Robbie Travers
The Student spoke with University of Edinburgh student Esme Allman about her complaint against law student Robbie Travers, the university’s response and the subsequent public attention the story has gained.…
The University of Edinburgh denies claims Robbie Travers is under investigation for ‘mocking Isis’
A spokesman for the University of Edinburgh has denied that Law student, Robbie Travers, was investigated for ‘mocking Isis’. A complaint made against Travers has been subject to widespread media…
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie given honourary degree
On Monday August 28, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters, in recognition of her achievements as an author and public intellectual. The Honorary Degree was…
2017/18 student liberation campaign committees announced
The University of Edinburgh have announced their Liberation Campaign Committee for the 2017/18 academic year. This is the first year that the liberation officers will be backed by a committee…
Scottish Labour leadership race begins after shock Dugdale resignation
On 29 August, Kezia Dugdale stood down with immediate effect from her position as leader of the Scottish Labour Party. In her resignation letter to the Scottish Executive Committee, Dugdale…
40 per cent of Edinburgh’s GP surgeries are restricting patients
Up to 40 per cent of Edinburgh and Lothian GP practices are restricting the number of patient registrations at their surgeries, with some refusing to accept new patients entirely. Limited…