Serial rapist and former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has been sentenced to 36 life terms, for the crimes he committed against dozens of women. The Guardian has deemed David Carrick ‘one of the worst sex offenders in modern history’. It reported that Carrick carried out 85 serious offences over 17 years, and the Met […]
Globally, 1 in 7 people live with a disability, 80% of which are invisible, according to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Type 1 diabetes is one such disability that over 9 million people live with. The Student spoke to Valentina Giai, a Masters student at The University of Edinburgh, who wants to bring more awareness […]
Some of my earliest memories of athletics are running cross country at age ten, alongside the boys, fiercely competitive, and trying to beat them. I had no concern for how my body was different from theirs. Fast forward to age sixteen, and I was lining up to run 800m at a county track event with […]
Edinburgh University’s counselling services offer short-term counselling and other therapies, ranging from four to six sessions per self-referral. The Student spoke to Edinburgh University students who have used the counselling service, about their experience of the short-term help they received, and whether they believe the University should be offering more. Rose*, a fourth-year student, told […]
This article was originally submitted on the 17th March On the 15th of February, Prince Andrew settled the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by Virginia Giuffre out of court, for an undisclosed sum. Prince Andrew, the Duke of York was sued by Virginia Giuffre, alleging that he sexually abused her while she was under […]
Despite England rejecting the idea, from the 18th of October, nightclubs in Scotland have required proof of vaccination, or a ‘vaccine passport’, for entry. This has presented many benefits for students, making sure we all feel safer on nights out. As freshers flu has made its way across the student body, it is a relief […]
As English Literature students, we are well aware of the stereotype of a lack of contact hours. We are, of course, in a very different position to STEM students, requiring hours of lab contact, while we merely need a quiet place to read. However, the decision of the university to upload pre-recorded lectures online, and […]
For some, Freshers’ week is the pinnacle of the university experience: the beginning of a thrilling newfound freedom before the onset of academic responsibilities. For others, it is a largely over-hyped and underwhelming experience. While everyone’s experience of Freshers’ week is unique, there are some general rules that ensure that your first week at Edinburgh […]