University led genetics test sheds light on origins of depression
A study led by the University of Edinburgh has confirmed over two-hundred and fifty genes linked to depression. These findings resulted from the use of datasets and DNA records, all…
Flat-hunting 2019: how to overcome the struggle of finding flatmates
The beginning of second semester usually has students buzzing with the question of ‘who am I going to live with next year?’ Stressing about finding accommodation can be hard enough…
Diversity is necessary among students, staff and curricula
Content warning: mentions racism. A recent study by the Royal Historical Society found that a third of black and minority ethnic historians in the UK have experienced discrimination. It also revealed…
Minority societies and BME Officer reflect on BME Campaign
This October has been marked with events revolved around Black History Month, run in partnership with Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Campaign and the African and…
Students establish ‘The Edinburgh Futures Institute’ inside occupied lecture theatre
On the afternoon of Wednesday 21 March, the current occupation of the Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre (formerly the George Square Lecture Theatre) over the changes to the USS held a…
Picketers apologise for disruption to students, but urge support for strikes
On Thursday 8 March, The Student spoke with picketers around George Square on UCU’s action, student involvement, disruptions to lectures, and the crossing of picket lines to enter university buildings.…
Rector Hustings: candidates present speeches and respond to concerns
Yesterday evening two rector candidates, Ann Henderson and Marco Bauder, presented speeches summarising their manifestos at an organised event at the Teviot Debating Hall, followed by questions from the audience. The…
Edinburgh Zoo Adopts Endangered Pig
This week, Edinburgh Zoo welcomed Jacques, a male Visayan warty pig from the Visayan Islands in the Philippines. According to Wildscreen Arkive, these pigs are known to live in the…