Universities

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t Chloe Clarke

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 Sophie Wills

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 Charlotte Hawes

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds Charlotte Hawes

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 Rahmah Ghazali

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk Sam Johnson

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment Beth Franklin

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 Sophie Wills

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 Sophie Wills

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

UCU staff at 150 universities to strike over pay disputes Rahmah Ghazali

“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 Benjamin Jackson

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 Rahmah Ghazali

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

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 Dennis Morton

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 Benjamin Jackson

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

Incurable cancer charity reaches £1million fundraising milestone Rhoda Morrison

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 Emma Newlands

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 Helen Johnson

Liz McAreavey

Our universities bring so much to Edinburgh - Liz McAreavey By The Newsroom

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 Hannah Brown

Edinburgh University could be among institutions involved in the trial

Scottish universities could be allowed to quarantine students on campus Hugh Daniel

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 Jane Bradley

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

New early warning system could avert future lockdowns Shona Elliott

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

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

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 Conor Matchett

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

Ryanair revives axed Edinburgh-Stansted route for student Christmas travel Alastair Dalton

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 Conor Marlborough

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... Ethan Shone

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

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

Elen Kilgour

Edinburgh University student praised for care work during pandemic Sophie Parsons

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 Conor Matchett

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... Ethan Shone

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 Kevan Christie

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' Conor Matchett

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

Universities facing reduced deficit of £191 million Conor Matchett

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 Jamie McKenzie

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 Helen Johnson

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 Kevan Christie

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

When will UK lockdown end? Claire Schofield

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 Ian Murray

Universities in Edinburgh are cancelling summer graduation ceremonies in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Jane Barlow.

Edinburgh universities cancel summer graduation ceremonies Iain Pope