Universities

CUHK is encouraging prospective PhD candidates to submit applications for the 2027-28 intake before the closing date

Ad Feature CUHK issues final call for fully funded PhD fellowship applications

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MLA College has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students

Ad Feature MLA College granted powers to award its own degrees

Edinburgh University

UK Government announces £18m for new AI chip 'academy' in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh University should be investing in its people and ideas - Lorna Slater

Student Andrew McGlashan is handed a pen by a robotic arm at Napier University, watched by Dr Des Bonnar of the Engineering department, October 1992.

33 great pictures of university life in Edinburgh in the early 1990s

Hull tops university rankings for access to part-time work

Ad Feature University cities with strongest part-time job markets

A general view of the University of Edinburgh's Old College

Where Edinburgh universities rank in the Good University Guide 2027

University of Edinburgh Sport launches Edinburgh Wildcats

University of Edinburgh unveils new sports team Edinburgh Wildcats

Edinburgh University students hold their annual Charities Week procession along Princes Street in May 1971.

25 amazing pictures of uni life in the 1970s

University of Benghazi reopens after 11 years in a historic milestone

Ad Feature University reopens after 11 years and breaks three world records

Ad Feature Discover career success at Edinburgh Napier University's open days

Officiating guests at the Launch Ceremony included Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry

Ad Feature InnoHK research centres help drive emerging industries and innovation

The rally took place outside the university's Futures Institute currently hosting the book festival

Protestors urge festivals urged to rethink ties with university

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

The programme welcomed students from the UK and China

Ad Feature Summer camp brings together young leaders from the UK and China
The 2026 Yinghua Fellowship Summer Camp united students from leading universities in China and the UK.
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A general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

How Edinburgh universities compare in new league table

Believed to date from 1454, Merchiston Tower was home to John Napier, the inventor of logarithms.

Edinburgh Napier University set to sell original Merchiston site

HKSTP led a delegation to BIO 2026 in San Diego

Ad Feature HKSTP leads largest-ever Hong Kong delegation to BIO 2026

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

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Ad Feature Change of career? Get support and funding to study nursing at ENU

Non-academic staff at Edinburgh Napier University are staging a 24-hour strike

University cleaners and admin staff to stage 24-hour strike over pay

Strike action at Heriot-Watt on Wednesday, March 25.

Heriot-Watt staff continue strike action in dispute over cuts

Edinburgh University faces new strikes amid budget cuts row

Europe's best universities have been revealed in new QS rankings

14 Scottish universities ranked best to worst according to new data

Edinburgh's Heriot Watt University lecturers are being balloted on strike action

Heriot-Watt lecturers could strike over course cuts and job losses

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson said the university was trying to avoid compulsory redundancies

University says it is trying to avoid compulsory redundancies
Edinburgh University principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has said the university is trying to avoid compulsory redundancies as staff continue to campaign against cuts and job losses.
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Where Edinburgh ranks in the top 20 student cities in the world

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke at the memorial celebration for Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer, held at the historic St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Hundreds celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer

Mathematician Bobby Seagull used data from a sample of 1,000 18-30-year-olds who were in a long-distance relationship while at University

Formula for perfect long-distance relationship for students revealed

Freshers and new graduates face their first taste of financial independence (Photo: Pexels)

New students can beat money stress with these 7 savvy hacks

How all Scotland's universities ranked in 2026 Good University Guide

Universities from across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have all made the top 25 this year

The Times' 25 top universities named - as top 3 sees major shake-up

Steph meets the minister, Baroness Smith

Ad Feature Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'

Scotland's 14 universities ranked best to worst in 2026 league table

Universities across England and Scotland made the Guardian's top 20 this year

The top 20 universities for 2026 – according to Guardian’s new guide

New students should try to make the most of freshers' week

A student's 5 top tips for surviving freshers' week

Overall, 17 UK universities made it into the QS global top 100 list

UK's top universities according to prestigious global league table

This bargain Chromebook has a 40% saving right now

HP Chromebook N100 slashed to £149.99 in back-to-school deal

Lionesses Luna and Plusza, who were rescued from conflict zones in Ukraine, in their new home at the Five Sisters Zoo near Polbeth, West Lothian (Picture: Five Sisters Zoo/PA Wire)

Trip to the dentist for Five Sisters lions - Steve Cardownie

Ayliean MacDonald is a regular contributor to the UK’s most popular maths channel on YouTube, Numberphile

University recruits TikTok influencer to make maths more appealing

Ad Feature How this Edinburgh university is leading the fight against inequality

The average UCAS tariff points of these UK universities were particularly high

The 17 UK universities with the highest entry standards

These universities were among the UK's best, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report

The UK's 25 best unis named - and how they rank on the world stage

Many of Scotland's unis rank among the UK's best

Scotland's best universities - as students prepare for SQA results day

Off to university this upcoming academic year? Perhaps you've enrolled into one of the areas considered the best place for student nightlife, according to a new study.

What are the UK's best university cities for student nightlife?

These universities boast some of the highest continuation rates in the country

The 20 universities where the most students stick with their studies

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

These UK universities rated especially well for student satisfaction in to the Complete University Guide's league table

The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

14 Scottish universities ranked best to worst

Scotland’s 14 universities have been rated for student satisfaction.

14 Scottish universities ranked for ‘student satisfaction’

From history, to psychology, to software engineering, many degrees can pave the way to the C-Suite

The university degrees most likely to land you a 'C-Suite' job

10 UK university residence halls up for top award

Scotland's universities ranked from best to worst

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