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.
25. Royal Mile piano push
Students in fancy dress push a piano up the Royal Mile in aid of Edinburgh Universities Charities Appeal in April 1987 | TSPL Photo: Crauford Tait
26. Bread line
Students at the Playfair Steps in Edinburgh with slices of bread to demonstrate against the Student Loans scheme in February 1989. | TSPL Photo: Jack Crombie
27. Cabaret time
Students from Telford College in Edinburgh put on a cabaret with juggling, music, dance and acrobatics at their Open Day in May 1988. | TSPL Photo: Jack Crombie
28. International ball
Students from various countries hold their 40th anniversary AIESEC ball at the Royal Scottish Museum in Chambers Street Edinburgh, May 1988. The Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales was founded in 1948 to foster international relations between students across the world. | TSPL Photo: Bill Stout