Universities

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Addressing the skills gap: A key to economic success - Liz McAreavey

The University of St Andrews is the number one university in the UK and Scotland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

14 Scottish universities ranked from best to worst after league table changes

The best UK universities have been revealed in The Times Good University Guide 2024. Photo by Adobe Photos.

The top 20 UK universities according to Good University Guide 2024

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Why we need a modern industrial strategy for Scotland - Liz McAreavey

A fifth of parents would be ‘unlikely’ to encourage their children to go to university.

Many parents would struggle to support their child financially

The Scottish Actor who boasted impressive roles from James Bond to Robin Hood, was born in the Fountainbridge area in 1930. Back then, he attended Tollcross Primary School but decided to leave education early at 13 to become a milkman. Unlikely origins for the man who would become one of Scotland’s most famous stars. He passed away in 2020, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of many.

Famous Edinburgh Students: 10 Celebs who studied at Edinburgh schools

Staff have staged walkouts over pay and conditions

Edinburgh students heckle graduation ceremony

University of Cambridge has been ranked among the best in the world

4 UK universities named among the best in the world

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t

Richard E Grant has joined calls to ban a controversial form of animal testing after writing a scathing letter to Bristol University demanding an end to the “horrific” practice.

Richard E Grant blasts ‘cruel’ university for testing on rats

Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds

University staff go on strike today with more on the way as pay and pension dispute rages on (Photo by Martin Pope/Getty Images)

University staff go on strike over pay and pension dispute

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment

Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today
The UK is braced for huge disruption as teachers, train drivers, university lecturers and civil servants from several trade unions walk out on February 1 - what you need to know including full list of strikes.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Protesters take part in a union rally on November 30, 2022 in London, England. Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison joined a rally by the University and College Union (UCU) amid strike action by staff at educational institutions across the UK. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UCU confirm strike dates for February and March - 70,000 to walk out

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) during a rally in Glasgow.

UCU staff at 150 universities to strike over pay disputes

“Less time to study, more time working and, in the end, that might have the effect that they’re not able to succeed in their course and again lead to the risk of them dropping out” Universities UK chief executive warns

University dropout numbers could rise amid cost of living crisis

One hundred companies in the UK have agreed to a four-day working week without losing pay in order to increase productivity.

100 UK companies switch to four-day working week without cutting pay

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay

Over 70,000 university staff from 150 universities around the UK will strike on three dates this month.

University staff to strike for three days this month - why and dates

The University of Edinburgh opened itself to the world in 1583, but was founded in 1582. It is the UK's sixth oldest university and is the oldest civic foundation in the entire English-speaking world.

The Guardian University Guide 2023: how Edinburgh fared

Make 2nds Count is celebrating after it reached the £1million fundraising milestone

Incurable cancer charity reaches £1million fundraising milestone

G-Force is an early-stage investment programme for climate-tech start-ups. Picture: Miriam Jencová.

Edinburgh Uni among universities signing up to sustainability-focused syllabus

Unvaccinated university students have been urged to get a Covid vaccine in freshers’ week (Photo: Shutterstock)

Unvaccinated students urged to get coronavirus jab during Freshers’ week

Liz McAreavey

Our universities bring so much to Edinburgh - Liz McAreavey
It was the renowned anthropologist and biologist Thomas Huxley who said that “the modern university looks forward and is a factory of a new knowledge.”

Universities in Scotland are being advised to postpone freshers’ week due to the risk of coronavirus spreading during “mass activities”.

'Postpone freshers’ week', Scottish universities advised

Edinburgh University could be among institutions involved in the trial

Scottish universities could be allowed to quarantine students on campus

Students say they are still waiting to hear about offers from institutions including the University of Edinburgh.

Students left in limbo as university offers delayed

A team of scientists at Edinburgh University is developing a system that could prevent future lockdowns.

New early warning system could avert future lockdowns

Professor James Chalmers.

Two drugs could reduce effect of Covid-19 by 40%, study finds

The Pfizer and AstraZeneca Covid vaccines have both been found to have an impact in the reduction of a person’s risk of hospital admission from coronavirus, according to new research (Photo: Getty Images)

Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines found to reduce Scotland hospital admissions by ...

A 'free speech champion' could be appointed at universities - but what does it mean? (Photo: Shutterstock)

A 'free speech champion' could be appointed at universities - but what does it m...

The baby tyrannosaurus - cousin of T Rex - was the size of a Border collie

Baby tyrannosaurs were size of Border collies

The delay to students returning to campus has been pushed further back

Student return delayed to end of February as rent refund demands made

A student wearing a protective face mask outside the main library at the University of Edinburgh in George Square, Edinburgh

Students arrive on Scottish campuses as uncertainty swirls around universities

Few university students are testing positive for Covid - despite ‘bearing the br...

Guidance has now been issued on the return of students in January

Scottish students face six-week 'staggered' return to university

Universities have warned the January budget in Holyrood will be "critical" to their future

Scottish universities warn Holyrood budget will be 'critical' to their future

Ryanair axed its Edinburgh-Stansted route in October last year. Picture: Neil Hanna

Ryanair revives axed Edinburgh-Stansted route for student Christmas travel

The “student exodus” could impact more than a million people in higher education across the UK. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP)

National Express vows to help get Scottish students home for Christmas

Glasgow University is one of the worst-hit so far in the UK, as at least 45 universities have confirmed coronavirus outbreaks - including 11 institutions in Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Universities with Covid-19 cases: more than 50 UK universities with confirmed ca...

Edinburgh's Royal Mile fell silent during the first complete lockdown

What would a 'circuit breaker' lockdown in Scotland look like?

Elen Kilgour

Edinburgh University student praised for care work during pandemic

Students have been told to stay at home this weekend by universities, measures backed by the Scottish Government

Universities in legal 'firing line' due to threats around student restrictions

UK Universities and colleges have been warned of the increased threat of cyber attacks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universities and colleges warned that spike in cyber attacks could disrupt start...

Thursday 9th of April 2020: A first look inside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh hospital as they prepare for patients with the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
The new recovery room for Coronavirus patients.
L-R Thomas Young and Steven Elder

Four distinct groups of virus patients admitted to hospital study shows

Universities are likely to have the "biggest impact" on Covid-19 transmission, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

University students likely to have 'biggest Covid-19 impact'

The University of Edinburgh is among the universities facing financial challenges this year due to Covid-19

Universities facing reduced deficit of £191 million

Pollock Halls sits at the foot of Edinburgh's Holyrood Park and Arthurs Seat. Picture: Contributed

How Covid-19 risk in student halls will be reduced

With new coronavirus cases being diagnosed each day across the UK, and certain lockdown restrictions and measures still in place, will universities in Scotland open as usual in September? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Will universities open in September 2020? If universities will teach in autumn

younger people with type 2 diabetes are heavier than those without the condition

Younger people with type 2 diabetes are heavier than those without the condition

The final phase of lifting lockdown in Scotland is not expected to be reached for many months

When will UK lockdown end?

Construction work was underway at Edinburgh University's new Edinburgh Futures Institute at the old infirmary site when the coronavirus outbreak began (Picture: Scott Louden)

Edinburgh University may be in big trouble. Here's what to do – Ian Murray MP