“Lap dogs to the bosses”: students opinions of EUSA in the run-up to elections
The Student has investigated the approval ratings of Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) in the run-up to coming elections, revealing students think that EUSA are “out of touch.” EUSA seeks…
Rise of the right in upcoming European elections
All polls point to a ground-breaking result in the European Parliament elections this June. Interest levels amongst voters are already showing signs of being significantly higher than previously and the…
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…
‘Old fart vs absolute numpty’: How US students feel about 2024 Presidential election
2024 will be the biggest year of democratic elections in history, with approximately a quarter the world’s population due to take to the polls. The US Presidential election will take…
2024’s first EUSA Council meeting: what you need to know
The Edinburgh University Student’s Association (EUSA) Council held its first meeting of 2024 on 25 January, seeing discussion on the 93% Club’s #StateSchoolProud campaign, the implementation of the new student…
Why should we care about this year’s global elections?
2024 will see several countries which up over 50% of global GDP and contain billions of people collectively undergo decisive elections, but why should we care? Well, as we have…
US Supreme Court set to rule whether Trump can run for president
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will decide whether Former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for president in a historic hearing set for February. Following the…
Did students care about the SNP leadership election?
Before the SNP leadership election ended on March 27, The Student asked students in Edinburgh their opinions on it. The race, won by Humza Yousaf, determined who succeeded Nicola Sturgeon…