Edinburgh students worry about cost of living as winter looms
The Student has surveyed University of Edinburgh students to investigate how they feel about covering living costs this winter. This survey comes after a report by the Office for Students…
How sustainable is zero waste?
We’ve all seen photos on Pinterest of those beautiful pantries with uniform glass jars of quinoa,pasta and chia seeds lined on shelves floor to ceiling, or seen environmentalist making their…
Staying warm in your Edinburgh flat this winter
Edinburgh flats are a… unique part of the student experience in this city. We all dream of a classic Old Town apartment, with its high ceilings, huge windows and dreamy…
Do PhD students get paid enough?
Three years ago, the world was hit with the Covid-19 pandemic, and we are still recovering from the impact. The cost-of-living crisis that followed has affected everyone, with many struggling…
University drop-outs increase amidst cost-of-living crisis
The number of students dropping out of university due to financial reasons has increased by 28 per cent in the past five years. Recent data from the Student Loans Company…
Soaring accommodation costs during the Fringe festival driving artists from the city. What’s the solution?
Performances in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme were up 6.5% this year from 2022. Although this suggests the festival is steadily recovering from the effects of the pandemic, more shows…
Edinburgh ranked the most expensive UK city for students to live
The Royal Bank of Scotland’s new Student Living Index has found that Edinburgh is the most expensive UK city for students to live. Surveying 3,052 students from across 63 UK…
“It’s not a case that we’re not listening; it’s a case that we disagree”: University of Edinburgh senior leadership respond to student Q&A:
On April 4, Edinburgh students quizzed the university’s Senior Leadership Team at a Q and A session, with trans inclusivity, the cost-of-living crisis and housing at the forefront of the…