BREAKING: EUSA passes motion calling for Peter Mathieson’s resignation
This article has been edited to reflect a statement to The Student from a University of Edinburgh spokesperson. The Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) have voted to pass a motion…
EUSA VP Education to vote against changes to university extension policy
On 31 July, the Academic Policy and Regulations Committee (APRC) is set to vote on the new Exceptional Circumstances Policy. If passed, the policy will overhaul the university’s extension system…
The Student Elections are back for 2023
Cast your vote and ensure students like you have a voice at the University, and beyond! This time last year, I was running in the Student Elections, aware that it…
It’s Debatable: Should there be an upper age limit on the right to vote?
The last five years of political controversy have revealed one of the biggest culture wars in our country: old versus young. This generational divergence in voting has sparked a discussion…
The Student in conversation with Elaine Gunn, Green Party candidate for Edinburgh West
The Student speaks to Elaine Gunn, the Green Party candidate for Edinburgh West, to find out why she thinks the party is the way forward. When did you first start…
Land of the free? Voter surpression in the US
With next year’s presidential election drawing ever closer, and impeachment proceedings going forward against current leader Donald Trump, American citizens are facing existential questions about the nature of their democracy.…
Not voting is not an option
In a twist that no one saw coming, the United Kingdom has leaped off the cliff edge of stagnation and plunged towards the ground, screaming something about a ditch. We…
Students should engage with the upcoming elections
To many students, the Edinburgh University Students’ Association elections are nothing to write home about. Each year, a handful of members of the student body go head-to-head for the chance…