3 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

4 d. ago Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs

Federal officials are circulating a draft budget proposal that would make dramatic additional cuts to federal health programs and serve as a roadmap for more mass firings

Politics

4 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.

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4 d. ago Unilever to update on turnaround under new boss amid mounting trade pressure

The company is midway through a major turnaround plan which involves 7,500 previously announced job cuts and selling its ice cream division.

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6 d. 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

6 d. 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.

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6 d. ago Mike Johnson opens the door to Medicaid cuts and the resulting political fallout

Opponents of GOP budget plan hope reality of Medicaid cuts for rural and low-income Americans will drive Republican defections

Politics

1 week 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".

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1 week ago Mike Johnson calls budget vote despite Republican anger over Medicaid cuts and deficit

Johnson advances plan to extend Trump tax cuts on the back of spending cuts while Republicans on both ends of the spectrum threaten rebellion

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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.

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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

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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...

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2 w. ago 'I love JK Rowling' stickers were not a 'transphobic dog whistle', tribunal told

Academics Deirdre O'Neill and Michael Wayne are suing the University and College Union (UCU) after its Edinburgh branch said their film Adult Human Female was an attack on transgender identity.

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2 w. ago 'I love JK Rowling' stickers put after showing of gender critical film was cancelled at university were not transphobic 'dog whistle', tribunal told

Academics Deirdre O'Neill and Michael Wayne are suing the University and College Union (UCU) after its Edinburgh branch said their film Adult Human Female was an attack on transgender identity.

Culture