COP26: All eyes on Scotland after years of anticipation
In the coming weeks, Glasgow will play host to world leaders as they meet to agree further steps to be taken to combat the climate crisis. The Conference of Parties…
Scottish Government’s index finds Scotland’s most deprived areas
More than one in ten Edinburgh neighbourhoods are considered areas of multiple deprivation, a new Scottish Government report has found. The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) is compiled by…
University security staff equipped with body cameras to identify student protestors
Editors Note: An update has been added to the end of this article to reflect the most current responses of University adminstration and People and Planet, following the original publication…
The University must make a greater effort to divest
Divestment is eminently achievable, economically viable, and environmentally meaningful; by listening to its students and fully divesting from fossil fuels the University of Edinburgh could take a powerful stance on…
Fossil fools: reckless investment must end now
Written by Ellie Jones for People and Planet. The university is in the final stages of its decision whether or not to cut their investment in fossil fuels. The 2…
