Pro-refugee march dwarfs rival far-right demonstration
The far-right Scottish Defence League (SDL) organised a “march against immigration” on Saturday in reaction to the escalating European refugee crisis, prompting a counter-demonstration from SDL’s long-standing ideological opponent, Unite…
Edinburgh researchers target cancer-encouraging protein
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found substantial potential in a drug which better equips the body’s immune system to fight cancer. The drug, examined via a study in…
Scottish politicians hail University of Edinburgh’s economic output
Scottish leaders have hailed the results of a study by BiGGAR Economics which found that the University of Edinburgh adds £2 billion annually to the Scottish economy. In interviews with…
George Street development plan divides local community
A large-scale redevelopment project for George Street has set off complaints and divided opinions among residents and pedestrians of Edinburgh. The project, initiated by the design consultation firm Ironside Farrar,…
Arms companies banned from EUSA careers fairs
Companies involved in the manufacturing of arms are set to be banned from Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) venues, after attendees of last week’s student council meeting voted in support…
Arms companies banned from EUSA careers fairs
Companies involved in the manufacturing of arms are set to be banned from Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) venues, after attendees of last week’s student council meeting voted in support…
Edinburgh branded “legal high capital of the UK”
Edinburgh is rapidly becoming “the legal high capital of the UK”, according to MSPs, with as many as fifteen head stores selling New Psychotic Substances (NPS) across the city. Deaths…
Anonymous online threat made against Edinburgh University
Editor’s Notes: (1) The Student has seen no evidence to indicate that the threat discussed in this story is credible. (2) This story has been updated (2/10/2015, 11:18am, 11:51am, 12:36pm).…