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Is student politics still relevant? »

Eusa sabbatical officers pledged a move towards online referenda at the union's annual general meeting

It is easy to occasionally view student politics with some cynicism. At the University of Edinburgh, the cost of food and drink in the student union has risen to the point where a large number of pubs and bars in the city provide better value. It also ...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Greg Bianchi, Daniel Keller | Read more »

State of the Union - EUSA »

McPherson: "Our buildings host a whole range of activities, not just drinking"

Speaking to students from the other universities, one could easily come to a conclusion that Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) is the standard by which they judge their own student union. Perhaps this is unfair given the historic ...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Paul Foy | Read more »

Edinburgh University begins search for new Rector »

Staff and students at the University of Edinburgh have begun the process of electing a new Rector of the University. Nominations are now open and the new Rector will be appointed next year, replacing journalist and broadcaster Ian Macwhirter who becam...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Tom McCallum | Read more »

University bodies join in condemning Westminster education policies »

The University of Edinburgh’s ruling court has joined students in condemning the Westminster government’s policies on higher education, which led to the University introducing the most expensive degree in the UK. In a joint statement relea...

Wed 19 Oct 2011 by Leighton Craig | Read more »

Sighs of relief at EUSA as constitution passes referendum »

EUSA president Matt McPherson

Years of debate and political wrangling finally came to fruition at Edinburgh University Students' Association last week, as students voted resoundingly in favour of a new constitution for the union. A campus-wide referendum held from 12 to 14 October...

Mon 17 Oct 2011 by Greg Bianchi | Read more »

EUSA hikes drink prices »

Drinks are up to 45 per cent cheaper in non-EUSA bars and clubs

As Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) approve price rises across their venues, students are left feeling the pinch after a night out. Although many students hoped the inflated prices would be dropped after the festival period, the...

Wed 05 Oct 2011 by Lydia Willgress | Read more »

Fury over RUK fees as Edinburgh, St Andrews announce £36k degree cost »

Old College, Edinburgh

The debate over Rest-of-UK tuition fees at Scottish universities has intensified after two Scottish universities announced plans that would make them the most expensive places to study in the UK. The Universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews last week ...

Wed 14 Sep 2011 by Richard Morgan | Read more »

McPherson elected EUSA president in narrow election »

President Matt McPherson

Fourth-year sociology student and current welfare convener Matt McPherson was elected president of Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) last week in a close race for the top sabbatical job. Seven candidates contested the position, in an el...

Tue 08 Mar 2011 by Marcus Kernohan | Read more »

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