On Friday 9 March, the Edinburgh University Students’ Association election results for the 2018/19 academic year were announced. Sabbatical officers along with liberation officers, section representatives, undergraduate school representatives and...
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. 8 March is International Women’s Day. To...
The Student sat down with the winner of this year’s Student Association presidential election, Eleri Connick, to discuss her campaign, her manifesto, and being referred to as ‘Shrek girl’. Why did you decide to run to be the Student...
The Student sat down with VP Activities and Services candidate Kai Stuart to discuss access to counselling, widening participation in societies, and a new Students’ Association website. Would you be able to run through your main manifesto...
The Student sat down with VPAS candidate Shenan Davis-Williams to discuss the importance of society participation, mental health, and food options for all students. Can you briefly introduce yourself to us? I’m Shenan, running for VPAS. I study...
VPAS candidate Jack Hutchcroft spoke to The Student on his dedication to sustainability, an Ethical Careers Fair, and the Big Cheese. Can you briefly introduce yourself to us? I’m Jack, a fourth year philosophy student from Glastonbury. To...
VPAS candidate Stephen Dolan spoke to The Student on his dedication to improving the University of Edinburgh, and experience as a School of Divinity Representative this past year. Can you briefly introduce yourself to us? My name’s Stephen...