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350 jobs axed: Edinburgh University says it’s ‘not possible’ to rule out further cuts
Despite saving an estimated £18 million from voluntary severance, the university may still push forward with compulsory redundancies
Iconic Edinburgh student haunt set for major revamp
‘The Tron’ is well known for it’s student deals, weekly pub quiz and lively karaoke
Edinburgh student spot shut as gas leak sparks emergency response
Emergency services raced to South Bridge and Hunter Square and power was cut to nearby properties as a precaution
Hopping off to the local? Give Edinburgh’s award winning brewery a shot
We sat down with the team at Stewart Brewing to hear about their commitment great tasting local brews
Watch as Royal Navy detonate ‘suspicious item’ on Edinburgh’s Portobello Beach
A royal navy bomb squad was called after unexploded wartime munitions were found at the seaside hotspot
University of Oxford building evacuated after seagulls smash glass roof with stones
Videos show the birds mistaking stones for eggs as they attempt to ‘crack’ them
New footage shows moment Edinburgh pro-Palestine protest is disrupted by man with ‘knife’
The man is heard saying ‘they’re all against me’ whilst holding a blade
Man charged over ‘attack’ on Edinburgh University student at pro-Palestine protest
A 37-year-old has been jailed in connection to the alleged assault outside Main Library on Friday
University of Edinburgh to implement new mandatory uniform next academic year
The controversial move will make UoE the first UK university to have an official uniform
Student protestor ‘attacked’ with box cutter during pro-Palestine demonstration
A man approached a protester calling them a ‘Jew’ before slashing their cheek with a box cutter
‘Technical fault’ causes major University of Edinburgh IT outage
IT services such as Learn, MyEd and the Eduroam WiFi network were disrupted
Almost half of Scottish adults support charging for university tuition, new report finds
Many adults support some assistance but feel like those who can afford to pay should have to contribute
Pro-Palestine protesters block entrance to University of Edinburgh finance building
The protest comes as part of EUJPS’s long-running divestment campaign
Meet Edinburgh’s ‘History Boys’ raising thousands for Doddie Aid
The ‘intramural heartthrobs’ are campaigning to fight Motor Neuron Disease
David Tennant spotted in Edinburgh filming new season of hit TV show
The Scottish star was seen alongside other cast members like Derek Jacobi
Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake’s sports bar set to open in St Andrews despite backlash
Because we definitely need another American golf bar
Heriot-Watt students campaign to reopen historic rail route
Students are campaigning for passenger trains to return to the line that closed over 60 years ago
Scottish graduate charged for attack on Edinburgh’s Stone of Destiny display
Activist Joe Madden received a community payback order, while two other students avoided jail
Storm Éowyn set to close Edinburgh Universities due to significant ‘danger to life’
Edinburgh and Napier universities have cancelled classes and closed their campuses
Bomb disposal units spotted in Edinburgh during major police investigation
A major emergency service response was sent to High School Yards, near Pleasance and Cowgate
What are the mysterious white bags being dropped on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat?
No, it’s not the ‘annual feeding’ of the Arthur’s Seat ‘haggis’
Salesman jailed for seven years over £3 million scam against University of Edinburgh
Aasim Johar has been jailed after a decade long period of ‘substantial and sustained fraud’
Nobel Laureate and Edinburgh Uni alumnus dies at 82
Sir Fraser Stoddart left behind a ‘legacy of incredible impact’ after a long career in chemistry
Organisers defend ‘crazy’ decision to cancel Edinburgh Hogmanay after criticism
All outdoor events for Hogmanay in the city were cancelled due to adverse weather
Edinburgh University ranks as joint second in UK and seventh in the world for sustainability
Five Scottish universities were ranked among the 30 most sustainable while SRUC was ranked as one of the worst
Edinburgh rejects Netflix’s One Day plaque on historic Grassmarket, calling it an ‘advert’
Netflix planned to install a permanent plaque on the Vennel steps to commemorate its hit show One Day
Climate activists vandalise 20 more SUV’s in Edinburgh in second wave of attacks
16 cars were damaged earlier in November, with the group saying there were ‘more planned’
Edinburgh University staff warned to expect job cuts
The university faces ‘unsustainable’ funding gaps and expects to slash its spending
Pro-Palestine protesters occupy Edinburgh’s Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre
Flags, banners and pictures were put up in the lecture theatre late on Monday night
Staff left ‘horrified’ following Edinburgh University’s principal’s five figure pay rise
His total pay now sits at around £438,000 – up five per cent from last year
Edinburgh student jailed for four and a half years after fatal hit-and-run on Easter Road
Ralph Fairhurst was driving at more than double the speed limit when he collided with Kyle Middlemass
Pandemic left students feeling ‘isolated from society’, Scottish Covid-19 inquiry told
Students felt like they were being blamed for being ‘the cause of the pandemic’
Man who died after ‘tragic’ Cowgate bus collision named by police
Michael Leneghen, 74, was killed on Saturday night after being struck by a bus on Cowgate
Climate activists say they’re planning to destroy more SUVs after damaging 16 in Edinburgh
Climate group Tyre Extinguishers has targeted vehicles in Edinburgh’s New Town in protest over flooding in Southern Spain
Edinburgh University says that ‘no site will be provided’ for Palestine memorial
The memorial has been removed from the Old College Quad three times already
Uni of Edinburgh surges past Glasgow and St Andrews in the Times World University Rankings
The ranking placed three Scottish universities in the top 200
Cowgate nightlife disrupted by Edinburgh power outage
The EH1 postcode lost connection around 10pm on Friday, impacting late night venues on Cowgate as well as Kincaids Court and Robertson’s Close student accomodations
Pro-Palestine protesters target Amazon stand at Edinburgh Uni careers fair
The disruption led to the Amazon representatives leaving the event early
Edinburgh Uni principle addresses ‘negative rhetoric’ undermining arts degrees
The principal dispelled students’ doubts over the viability of arts degrees
Man who ‘broke into female flat claiming to be staff’ identified as Edinburgh Uni employee
A Facebook post claiming a man broke into student halls has been debunked
Edinburgh ranked 6th most expensive city to rent in the UK
The Scottish capital is the only city north of the border to make the list of 50 cities
Edinburgh student admits to causing death of pedestrian in hit and run collision
Ralph Fairhurst was driving at twice the speed limit when he killed 20-year-old Kyle Middlemass
Edinburgh among the BEST nights out in the UK in new ranking
The capital tops the rankings for Scotland with Glasgow being ranked among the bottom 10
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile goes back in time as Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein begins filming
A star studded cast has decended on Scotland, including Jacob Elordi and Christopher Waltz
Edinburgh bar staff reveals ‘real reason’ behind Shia LeBeouf’s Cowgate clash
The Hollywood star was filmed ‘squaring up’ to locals after an Edinburgh night out last week
Joining Edinburgh University at 17: Everything you need to know
As much as I love a pint, it’s not the end of the world.
Here’s the ultimate Edinburgh Freshers’ Week lore drop
It’s not all just Harry Potter and dark academia
Shia LaBeouf filmed ‘squaring up’ to Edinburgh local after night out in Cowgate
Footage shows him being held back and shouting ‘I’m I’m right here, motherf**kers’
Edinburgh students involved in encampment announce hunger strike until demands are met
Three students are presently on hunger strike
Edinburgh University students Clubbers of the Week: Seventh Heaven in Week 11
Time to pre before the sun even sets
Edinburgh University students Clubbers of the Week: Singing ‘I’m just Ken’ in Week 10
Can this semester end already x
Edinburgh University students Clubbers of the Week: Praying for heaven after Week Seven
How do you all still not know how to pose for a picture?
Pro-Palestine protesters at Edinburgh Uni have occupied the Gordon Aikman lecture theatre
‘We refuse to see millions generated from our own tuition fees invested in Israeli arms’
Club promoters to Dropkicks: These are the most annoying things Edinburgh students can do
Maybe I’m the issue?
Here’s exactly what each The Traitors cast member would choose as a meal deal
Gutted if you get plain ham sandwich
Clubbers of the Week: Breaking ourselves in Week 12
‘It’s the last big cheese of the semester we have to go’ – No, you don’t
Clubbers of the Week: Out 24/7 in Week 11
Deadlines aren’t getting you down – you’re just going Timber!
Clubbers of the Week: 10s all around in Week 10
The nights are getting colder and darker by the day, so why not keep warm at Subway?
Clubbers of the Week: Nothing but wine in Week Nine
I know winter’s depressing but you guys need to smile more x
Clubbers of the Week: Everyone ate in Week Eight
If you wore a hoodie and jeans to go clubbing on Halloween get a grip
This is where you should go out in Edinburgh based on your star sign
Which one is the biggest red flag?
Edinburgh Council formally declare housing emergency after shortage reaches ‘breaking point’
The city will become the first in Scotland to do so
Five hospitalised as two-vehicle collision shuts down Edinburgh’s nightlife
Establishments closed due to the incident include Subway, Sneaky Petes and Three Sisters
Clubbers of the Week: Stairway to heaven in Week Seven
Mid-terms and Halloween – two more reasons to go out!
Are you really an Edi Uni student if you haven’t done these embarrassing things?
We’ve all been there but does that really make you feel better?
What your go-to Edinburgh University Main Library spot says about you
Ready to get back on the grind?