Protests and politics were a key part of university life for many students in the 1980s.
A lot of the old photos in this selection from the Evening News archive feature marches and demonstration, posters calling for Nelson Mandela to be freed, banners proclaiming “No cuts. No loans” and placards telling Margaret Thatcher: “Maggie Go Home”.
But there are plenty others too - students raising money for charity, making meat pies for pensioners, studying in the library or welcoming new Rectors.
Scroll through the pictures and turn the clock back 40 years to get a glimpse of student life in Edinburgh in the 1980s.
17. Horizontal climb
Students doing a horizontal climb along Princes Street in aid of Edinburgh Universities Charities Appeal in May 1987. | TSPL Photo: Crauford Tait
18. Learning the ropes
Olympic athlete David Hemery shows students the ropes at the launch of Coaching Centres Network at Moray House (formerly Dunfermline College of Physical Education), Cramond, November 1987. | TSPL Photo: Joe Steele
19. Fancy dress breakfast
Eating breakfast in fancy dress at the West End as part of the Edinburgh Universities Charities Appeal in April 1987 | TSPL Photo: Joe Steele
20. Steel takes Rector's chair
Liberal politician David Steel is is chaired by the students after he becomes rector of Edinburgh University in May 1982. | TSPL Photo: Ian Brand