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BREAKING: University of Edinburgh confirms LGB rights activist Simon Fanshawe as Rector

Simon Fanshawe OBE has been confirmed at The University of Edinburgh on 12 February, following an uncontested election. Fanshawe, described by the university as an “activist”, was elected as Rector…

In defence of Stardew Valley

The nights are getting longer, colder, and more dreary as Edinburgh winter looms. In times like these, I need my favourite games to warm me up. Stardew Valley is that…

Lucy’s Gaming Column: Spooky games for spooky season

It’s spooky season! How about some spooky games? There’s a plethora of scary games out there, but not all of us are fans of horror and gore. I love Halloween,…

BREAKING: Calls for Mathieson to resign after LGBT committee member arranges gender-critical book launch

Students at Edinburgh University have called on the vice-chancellor to resign after it was revealed that a gender-critical book launch event was organised by a member of a university LGBT…

University of Edinburgh urged to go plant-based as lecturers sign open letter

A new open letter has been published urging universities to switch to plant-based catering. The letter, organised by Plant-Based Universities – a campaign started by Animal Rising in 2021 –…

EIBF 2023: Chris Bryant and Isobel Hardman – the government we deserve?

Never trust a politician. It’s one of the great assumptions of our political climate, and it’s true for many of the 650 sitting MPs we have in Westminster. Yet after…

Fringe 2023: Rosie Holt: That’s Politainment!

Twitter is the usual stage for comic Rosie Holt, best known for her character as an MP, which has convinced some users that she is an actual sitting MP. Let’s…

Fringe 2023: Iain Dale: All Talk with Nicola Sturgeon MSP

This show had the biggest audience I’ve seen at the Fringe so far, and it’s no wonder why. Iain Dale’s All Talk was presented with the rare opportunity of hosting…