Vice President Education on changes to feedback and tutor system
Mid-course feedback and the personal tutor system are just some of the issues on the agenda of the Edinburgh University Student Association’s newly-elected VP Education, Stephanie Vallency. Stephanie talks to…
Students in Edinburgh host Hong Kong solidarity protests
Protests in solidarity with demonstrations in Hong Kong have been taking place in over 60 major cities, including Edinburgh, in recent weeks. This protest, described by Democracy for Hong Kong…
Science or politics: what can truly tackle climate change?
On 29 January, acclaimed voice in climate policy, Dr. Lesley Sloss, gave the talk: Science or Politics: what can truly tackle climate change? Organised by the University of Edinburgh International…
Women in Tech Conference hosted in Edinburgh
On 28 February, in the midst of a growing storm, The Edinburgh Women in Tech Conference 2018, organised by Edinburgh University Women in STEM, began with an opening speech from…
Edinburgh Sustainable Innovation Conference on prospects for sustainable energy
On 23 March, the Edinburgh Sustainable Innovation Conference was held at McEwan Hall. It was hosted by the Buchanan Institute, a student-led think-tank at the University of Edinburgh. The event…
University of Edinburgh budget surplus larger than that of all other Scottish Universities Combined
The release of the University of Edinburgh’s income and expense information for 2017 has raised some questions from university students. Most pressingly, from the university’s £905, 834, 000 total income…
Using animals as mental health respite proves controversial
A herd of alpacas made an appearance at King’s Buildings on November 15, as part of Mental Health and Wellbeing Week at the University of Edinburgh. The event was organised by…
Changes on the way for Scottish income tax bands
The Scottish National Party (SNP) conference held in Glasgow on Monday 9 October announced that serious changes are being considered surrounding Scottish tax bands for the 2018/19 budget. The Herald…
