Large majority of Edinburgh residents satisfied with city life
A 2023 study commissioned by the Edinburgh Partnership found that 94% of residents are happy with life in Edinburgh. Around 3,700 residents were interviewed. 74% of residents said that they…
Canadian International student barred from placement due to political conflict
A Canadian social work student at the University of Edinburgh has been barred from their program’s work placement in India due to ongoing political tension between Canada and India. India…
Scottish Parliament ‘sit-in’ calls on Holyrood to support South Africa ICJ submission
A Pro-Palestine sit-in is taking place in the lobby of Scottish Parliament. Protestors are urging Holyrood to support South Africa’s charges of genocide against Israel which are being discussed at…
In Conversation with the President of Jewish Society
The Student spoke to Elie, the president of the Edinburgh University Jewish Society (JSoc) to hear about the experience of Jewish students on campus in recent months. The conversation revealed…
Scottish Parliament calls for immediate ceasefire
The Scottish Government has backed a motion calling an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and an unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas. The motion states that Scottish Parliament…
SNP to invest £500m in green energy in wake of ScotWind controversy
First Minister Humza Yousaf announced plans to invest £500 million in anchoring a new offshore wind supply chain over the next five years. The announcement came at the SNP’s annual…
The cabinet re-shuffle: as it happened
The Conservative party re-shuffled its cabinet on Monday, seeing Home Secretary SuellaBraverman fired and former PM David Cameron return to politics Suella Braverman was sacked from her role as Home…
Scottish Government publishes migration and asylum plans
The Scottish Government published its newest paper regarding plans for Scottish independence on 3 October 2023. The paper is the sixth in a series of reports called Building a New…