20 h. ago Universities cannot return to what they looked like in the 2010s, says Kyle

Speaking at the Universities UK conference, the technology secretary said too many universities are competing for the same pool of students.

Politics

23 h. ago Edinburgh University raises ‘for sale’ sign on two student blocks with more than 100 beds

“Given their size, character and condition, these sites offer a unique opportunity for developers in a sought-after location” – Damien Toner, director of estates at the University of Edinburgh

Politics

4 d. ago The one change that worked: I got a period cup – and saved £120 a year

Ditching sanitary towels and tampons has made my period much less stressful. Crucially, it’s better for the environment tooI was 18 when I tried a menstrual cup for the first time. I was studying at the University of Edinburgh and Scotland had just become the first country in the world to make period products free to those who need them. The university health service was offering menstrual cups alongside the usual sanitary pads and tampons. I picked one up out of curiosity and because I just couldn’t resist a freebie.I was used to spending £10 to £15 a month on period products, more if I was caught short and had to do a panicked dash to an overpriced off-licence. As an eco-conscious teenager I already bought non-applicator tampons but often wore a security sanitary liner underneath. It was an attempt to keep the endless worry of heavy periods at bay: will I leak, run out of supplies, or find a clean loo in time? Even so, I leaked more often than I cared to admit. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Tributes to Scots uni student who died in tragic Harlaw Reservoir incident

Ayan Ayyub Khan, 23, had moved to Scotland from Maharashtra, India, in January to study Robotics engineering at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh

Events

7 d. ago University warns of ‘urgent financial challenges’ as new redundancy scheme opens

The principal of the University of Edinburgh said the situation is placing the ‘stability’ of the university sector ‘under threat’.

Events

7 d. ago Staff at Edinburgh Napier University facing up to 70 job cuts

The Principal of Edinburgh Napier University has announced up to 70 job cuts as the institution aims to create a financial surplus

Politics

1 week ago Want to live longer? Turns out there's a simple trick that can help you extend your lifespan

Academics - from the universities of Montpellier, Edinburgh, Tartu, Limerick and Florida State University carried out a new study.

Politics

2 w. ago Kirstie Allsopp accuses Rachel Reeves of 'punishing' homebuyers as Chancellor 'mulls new property tax'

The Treasury is reportedly mulling plans to raise money from a tax on the sale of homes worth more than £500,000

Society

2 w. ago New stamp duty and council tax rules that would hammer London ‘being considered by Chancellor’

The Treasury is reportedly mulling plans to raise money from a tax on the sale of homes worth more than £500,000

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish students can now earn a Mickey Mouse Degree at 'Disney University'

Scotland's prestigious universities offer a wide array of courses, from the University of Glasgow's 'Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime' to modules at the University of Edinburgh exploring witchcraft, but have you ever considered getting a Micky Mouse Degree from "Disney University"? With SQA results announced earlier this month, thousands of Scottish students will be making big decisions about their futures when it comes to further education, and now a “Mickey Mouse Degree” is also an option on the table.

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3 w. ago Kristi Noem is offering teenagers student loan forgiveness if they sign up to be an ICE agent

Homeland Security secretary removes age restrictions as she seeks to bolster ranks of controversial law enforcement agency and ramp up mass roundup of illegal immigrants

Politics

3 w. ago Liverpool: Darwin Nunez transfer to be finalised as Arne Slot remains coy on Alexander Isak replacement claim

Liverpool are set to confirm a big money sale which raises funds to sign a replacement

Sport

4 w. ago People with ME have key genetic differences to other people, study finds

The DecodeME study is described the largest of its kind in the world.

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