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University of Edinburgh

Water Polo: UoE Women's Scottish Cup Odyssey »

Edinburgh University’s women’s water polo first-team ventured into the unknown on the 28 January when they travelled to Kirkcaldy in Fife for the National Scottish Cup semi-finals. It is not usually a pool where university water polo teams...

Thu 09 Feb 2012 by Sally Abernethy | Read more »

Predators see off Knights in Varsity Cup »

On Super Bowl Sunday, the Edinburgh University Predators comfortably beat the Edinburgh Napier Knights 28-10 at a packed Meggetland Stadium. Billed as this years largest student sporting event in Scotland, the hundreds of fans who braved the cold were...

Thu 09 Feb 2012 by William Gael Pakianathan | Read more »

Referendum debates in full swing despite low turnout »

The first of two debates was held yesterday for students to discuss topics which have been put to the online referenda taking place on 8 and 9 February. The online referenda, available to students through the 'myed' online portal, will be the first of...

Tue 07 Feb 2012 by Janina Engler | Read more »

Strathclyde face tricky test »

Strathclyde University travel to the capital in less than two weeks time keen to be crowned student cricket champions of Scotland – but a tricky group draw could stand between them and a shot at glory. New skipper Nick Martin is set to lead the ...

Tue 07 Feb 2012 by Alan Robertson | Read more »

Intelligence can change over lifetime according to study »

A new study has indicated that changes to a person's intelligence throughout their lifetime may be influenced by genetic factors.  Researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Queensland took part in the study, which explored the ...

Wed 01 Feb 2012 by Eilidh May Dobson | Read more »

Easter Bush bus campaign gets under way »

The Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) is proposing a campaign to stop veterinary students having to pay to attend their lectures at the Easter Bush campus on the outskirts of the capital. Situated around eight miles to the south of Edi...

Wed 01 Feb 2012 by Janina Engler | Read more »

Edinburgh University goes to India for world health conference »

Global health issues are currently being addressed at a symposium in Bangalore, India, organised by the University of Edinburgh, the Indian Institute for Science and the National Centre for Biological Sciences. The symposium, which began on 16 January...

Wed 01 Feb 2012 by Jenny Kassner | Read more »

UoE student takes to the pool in Poland »

University of Edinburgh student Nicholas Quinn, from Ireland, represented his home nation at the European Short Course Championships which were held in Szezecin, Poland from 8-11 December last year. Aged only 19, Quinn was the youngest of his teammates...

Wed 01 Feb 2012 by Sally Abernethy | Read more »

Edinburgh University receives £50 million investment loan »

The University of Edinburgh has gained a significant financial boost to teaching and research, securing a £50 million long-term loan from the European Investment Bank. The finances will help facilitate a number of environmentally-friendly endeav...

Wed 01 Feb 2012 by Leighton Craig | Read more »

Controversy rains at inclement Tranent »

Reigning champion Yati Durant took the chequered flag to win the grand final, but he was immediately disqualified for crashing into Scott Douglas whilst relieving the veteran of his lead. That was small consolation for Douglas, who dropped initially t...

Mon 30 Jan 2012 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Water Polo: Edinburgh see off late Glasgow comeback to seal narrow win »

The day before Edinburgh University’s Swimming and Water Polo Club was named Most Outstanding Club of the Year at the Edinburgh University Sports Union Ball, alongside the Orienteering Club, the women’s water polo second team triumphed 7-6...

Mon 30 Jan 2012 by Sally Abernethy | Read more »

Worcester all bluster as Edinburgh breeze to victory »

The Edinburgh University men’s rugby firsts were up against some formidable forces last week, taking on a Worcester squad that was seeking revenge for a defeat earlier in the season. And if that wasn’t enough motivation, Worcester faced rel...

Sat 28 Jan 2012 by Alex Matthews | Read more »

EUSA evaluating new email system »

Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) is currently assessing a new email system which it hopes will provide an improved service for students at the University. The system, called Office 365, is currently being assessed on its suitability a...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Leighton Craig | Read more »

Edinburgh University to replace DoS system  »

The University of Edinburgh has announced in conjunction with EUSA that it will be making significant changes to the Director of Studies system. The university will invest millions of pounds replacing it with a new Personal Tutor system as well as pro...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Leighton Craig | Read more »

New App helps children with autism »

Researchers from Edinburgh University have fused technology with their research to develop a new iPad App that could help children with autism. FindMe was developed jointly by researchers from the university’s Education and Informatics depa...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Katie Richardson | Read more »

Campaigner elected Edinburgh rector in one-horse race »

Green activist and former Edinburgh University Students’ Association sabbatical officer Peter McColl has been elected unopposed as the new Rector of the University of Edinburgh, in a result widely hailed as a victory for the student movement. Mr...

Thu 12 Jan 2012 by Marcus Kernohan | Read more »

EUSA launches new class representative fund »

The Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) has announced the launch of a new class representatives project fund. The aim of the fund is to enhance the academic community within subject-areas and schools of the University. EUSA is looking to...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Rachel Watson | Read more »

EUSA and Edinburgh University reach agreement on study space »

The EUSA campaign regarding the lack of study space for students in the Edinburgh University library have reached a successful short-term agreement with the University. Hugh Murdoch, EUSA’s Academic Services Convener and head of the campaign tol...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Janina Engler | Read more »

Dead Politicians' Society »

For those outside the School of Social and Political Science at Edinburgh University, Elizabeth Bomberg is a largely unfamiliar figure. However, as an out-of-the-ordinary teacher, she represents something that all students hope for and all teachers as...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by John Foley | Read more »

Introducing... Octopush »

The Edinburgh University Sub-Aqua Club has enjoyed a tremendous start to its year, building on last year’s success. The team held a 100 per cent record over other University Octopush (underwater hockey) teams from around Scotland and the UK, and...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Sally Abernethy | Read more »