7 h. ago University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave

A total of 350 workers at the University of Edinburgh have taken voluntary redundancy, according to the institution’s principal.

Politics

9 h. ago University of Dundee staff back strike action over threat to jobs

The institution is grappling with a £35 million deficit.

Events

29 h. ago University funding model branded ‘no longer fit for purpose’ amid Edinburgh job losses

Hundreds of staff leave institution as it looks to cut £140 million from its budget

Economics

30 h. ago ‘Around 350’ staff at Edinburgh University take voluntary redundancy

The institution is dealing with a £140 million budget deficit.

Culture

51 h. ago Applications open for this year’s University of Edinburgh AI enhanced Accelerator Programme

Edinburgh ranked among the top AI-powered cities of the future[1] invites scaleups from tech-businesses across the globe to apply

Politics

3 d. ago Returning to education? How a nursing or midwifery degree at Edinburgh Napier University can suit you

Mature students will find a warm welcome and a wealth of possible career options with a nursing qualification from Edinburgh Napier University.

Politics

7 d. ago Edinburgh University boss cannot rule out compulsory redundancies as he makes 'tragedy' call

Edinburgh University principal Sir Peter Mathieson has spoken about the esteemed institution’s financial position

Culture

8 d. ago Edinburgh’s statues spring into life with the help of AI filming techniques

Statues have been springing to life across Scotland’s capital city thanks to the creative talents of an award-winning filmmaker from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh.

Politics

1 week ago How to keep kids safe as worrying report highlights sinister side to dating apps

Sexual exploitation and abuse of children has become a "pandemic," a new report from the University of Edinburgh has warned

Politics

1 week ago QMU shines with record Herald Award nominations in 150th year

Six groundbreaking projects from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh have been shortlisted for the prestigious Herald Higher Education Awards 2025.

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh University staff receive 'accent bias' training over Scots discrimination

The training follows criticism last year, when the university issued guidance to students, advising them not to be "snobs".

Events

2 w. ago Death of premature daughter was ‘greatest loss’ – Sarah Brown

The Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory, which was set up in 2004, is investigating the causes of early labour.

Events

2 w. ago Major study finds cutting four things from diet can help with painful condition

Researchers from Edinburgh University have found that cutting out certain foods and drinks in your diet improved the symptoms of nearly half the participants

Events

2 w. ago What lowering rugby tackle height would mean for head collisions

The findings from the University of Edinburgh research have the potential to change the laws of rugby union

Sport

2 w. ago Lower rugby tackle height linked to drop in head collisions – study

Researchers used video analysis to study 18,702 tackles.

Politics

2 w. ago Second union at Edinburgh University ballots staff over proposed cuts

Unison has started a consultative ballot of 600 staff, while the University and College Union is carrying out a formal strike ballot of its members.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh University staff threaten strike action amid job loss fears due to funding crisis

Union says institution has refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as it plans to slash £140m from its budget

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

The Universities and Colleges Union said the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of efforts to cut £140 million.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh University gender row proves dangerous ideologues face a reckoning

There has been an erosion of free speech at Edinburgh University, argues Euan McColm

Politics

2 w. ago Major endometriosis study reveals impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol

Edinburgh University report authors say dietary changes could benefit women living with the diseaseDietary changes could reduce the pain of endometriosis for half of those living with the disease, a new study suggests. The largest international survey ever conducted on diet and endometriosis, involving 2,599 people, found 45% of those who stopped eating gluten and 45% of those who cut out dairy reported experiencing an improvement in their pain.When women cut down on coffee or other caffeine in their diet, 43% said their pain was reduced, while 53% of women who cut back on alcohol reported the same. Continue reading...

Politics