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I’m an Edinburgh grad with THREE degrees – but got rejected 200 times before finding a job
Sarah graduated with a PhD in 2024 and described her gruelling job hunt
Edinburgh University threatens legal action as pro-Palestine activists occupy second building
Gordon Aikman and Appleton Tower have now been occupied
NEW: Staff at University of Edinburgh set to strike for five days as agreement falls through
The strikes will take place from March 30th to April 3rd
Heriot-Watt University students win chance to design tartan for USA’s 250th anniversary
It has been described as a ‘remarkable opportunity’
Why did a Coastguard helicopter land on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat today?
The search and rescue helicopter was seen circling the area on Friday afternoon
Anti-immigration protest causes closure of Edinburgh Napier University campus
The protest comes after after a stabbing in the west of Edinburgh
Thousands urge Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University to reverse language course cuts
More than 2,000 people have signed the petition
Fire alarm causes University of Edinburgh Main Library evacuation
My diss in due in six days please don’t do this to me x
Edinburgh University spends millions on nearly 100,000 maintenance callouts in two years
Probably our sign to stop trying decorate our accoms while drunk
New Wetherspoon location set to open near University of Edinburgh
Post lecture pitchers? 2026 is looking up
The Tab Edinburgh is looking for new writers – here’s why 2026 is your year to join us
No experience needed, just good vibes and a passion for gossip x
Excl: Edinburgh University refuses to use £5 million property sales to fund budget shortfalls
The university is currently trying to sell £5 million worth of property
Edinburgh University strike: 12 picket lines to be set up across campus
Future action could also see a repeat of last year’s marking boycott
Police seeking witnesses after woman robbed at knifepoint on Edinburgh Uni campus
A woman made off with the victims handbag after threatening her with a knife
Cowgate taped off as police respond to items ‘thrown’ onto street
The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene
Update: Edinburgh University Main Library reopens after plumbing issue
The University of Edinburgh’s Main Library closed at seven last night
Excl: Edinburgh University begins compulsory layoffs with department set to be axed
Seven staff in the Instute for Academic Development are set to lose their jobs when the department closes
Edinburgh University staff vote in favour of continued strike action
86 per cent of voters supported the decision
University of Oxford vice-chancellor lives rent free in Victorian mansion despite £400k salary
The red brick three storey is worth £3.5 million
University of Edinburgh ranks sixth in CEO development
Over 12 per cent of university alumni go on to lead businesses
University of Cambridge VC lives rent free in mansion, despite annual pay of over £500k
Professor Deborah Prentice lives within the £5 million mansion whilst earning £577k per year
UCU slams Edinburgh University claims that cuts won’t impact student experience
A university email sent to students claimed the cuts will not diminish the student experience
‘I got one on my shoe’: Students react to bizarre Halloween spiders crawling Nicolson Street
What’s scarier, the queue for Subway on a Tuesday, or these spiders?
‘We will never agree’: Societies react to Reform UK on campus with boycott
Political societies at Edinburgh University will not host Reform at any cross-party events
London student caught smuggling £200k worth of cannabis through Edinburgh Airport avoids jail
Kertania Odususi, 24, was caught with 20 kilos of the drug in her luggage
‘True honour’ as University of Edinburgh wins nutrition award in UK first
The university becomes the first higher education provider to win top marks for its food offerings
Meet EUSA’s sabbatical officers helping to shape student life on campus
We spoke to each of the new officers to hear about their plans for the uni and why they wanted the role
Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai says bong hit at Oxford party resurfaced Taliban attack trauma
The renowned activist passed out after smoking weed as a fresher
Wtf is dogfishing? An explanation of the dating trend and how to know you’ve fallen victim
Introducing: A performative man’s best friend
Man who ‘slashed’ Edinburgh Uni pro-Palestine protester jailed for 22 months
Thomas McKenzie, 37, was charged under Scottish hate crime laws
New debates union founded at Edinburgh University to ‘discuss what divides’
Six debates will be heard this year at Rainy Hall in New College
The Tab is looking for new writers – do you have what it takes? (Hint: You do)
Productive procrastination at its finest x
Revealed: Edinburgh University spends thousands on chancellors bills while staff fear redundancy
The UCU has called the chancellor’s perks a ‘slap in the face’ to striking staff
Staff begin Freshers’ Week strike at Edinburgh University
Picket lines will be set up at various uni buildings
Update: Sale of two Edinburgh University accommodations ‘not connected’ to funding crisis
The university is seeking to sell David Horne House and Kitchener House
Breaking: Fire chief ‘pretty much certain’ humans caused Arthur’s Seat fire in Edinburgh
The fire started yesterday afternoon and burned through the night
Updated: Major Edinburgh Fringe venue closes for first time in 41 years amid amber weather warnings
15,000 festival goers have been impacted by the closures
Here’s the ultimate guide to National Spritz Day as a student in Edinburgh
Because summer’s not over yet x
Edinburgh University was a ‘haven’ for white supremacist theorists, inquiry finds
A landmark inquiry found the university had an ‘outsized’ role in creating harmful scientific theory and profited greatly from the slave trade
Ranked: The best (and absolute worst) Russell Group unis for law in 2026
The only list you need to become the next Harvey Specter
Pro-Palestine protestors hold vigil at Edinburgh University graduation
Health Workers 4 Palestine staged a protest alongside the Scottish Socialist Party outside of McEwan Hall
‘Mental’ Edinburgh Uni splashes £500 on gym hairdryers in a year
Students were shocked to hear the sum only covered 12 purchases
Looking for love? These are the best Hinge pickup lines for Gen Z, according to Chat GPT
Let’s see if our favourite academic companion is any more use than your flatmates
‘Bright and beautiful’ Queen Margaret graduate dies after competing in Edinburgh Half Marathon
Another 24-year-old Irish athlete died after a separate race in Cork last weekend
Great British Sewing Bee judge set for chancellor role at Queen Margaret University
Patrick Grant will serve as the ceremonial head of the university
Vape ban 2025: Eight things Edinburgh students are bound to be puffing on next
We’re far too awkward to not be holding something at all times
Mythbusting the vape ban: What does it mean for students in Edinburgh?
No, you won’t be arrested for possession x