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I'm a Scottish farmer – here's what I'm doing to help the people of Gaza

A SCOTTISH farmer is pushing for more businesses and events, including the Edinburgh Farmer’s Market, to boycott Israeli produce amid the…

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Tuesday briefing: The story behind the Edinburgh University ‘skull room’ – and a reckoning over its history

In today’s newsletter: What a landmark inquiry into the university’s slavery connections found – and what the institution is going to do about it

The Guardian - UK

Phrenology and IQ tests: the far-right revival of discredited race science

Resurging interest in theories of racial exceptionalism is turbocharged amid nuance-light world of social media

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Edinburgh University’s ‘skull room’ highlights its complicated history with racist science

Skulls were collected from all over the world because of some academics’ fascination with the discredited belief that skull shape denoted intelligence

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Edinburgh University could unadopt antisemitism definition after report into its colonial links

One of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities is reviewing whether to launch divestment drive and drop antisemitism definition

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Edinburgh festival 2025: 20 golden comedy shows to see this summer

Desiree Burch returns, Bridget Christie drops in and Toussaint Douglass flies while Joe Kent-Walters goes beyond the grave and Jazz Emu has a midlife crisis

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Douglas Ross accused of 'bullying witnesses' in key Holyrood committee

DOUGLAS Ross has been accused of “bullying witnesses” in a key Holyrood committee

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University principal defends his pay and perks as staff set strike dates

The principal of Edinburgh University has defended his six-figure salary to MSPs while UCU members have announced strike dates in June and…

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‘This could be our last year’: student comedy troupes priced out of Edinburgh fringe

Nish Kumar among comedians warning that rising costs could stop university revues visiting the festival

The Guardian - UK

Scotland star Jamie Ritchie sure he ‘did all he could’ to secure Lions selection

The 28-year-old Edinburgh forward was disappointed not to be included in Andy Farrell’s squad for the summer tour of Australia.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh University staff back strike action over £140m cuts and threat to jobs

In a ballot of University and College Union Scotland members at the university, 84% of those who voted backed strike action.

Evening Standard

Fred Reid obituary

Other lives: Historian at Warwick University and campaigner for visually impaired people

The Guardian - UK

University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave

A total of 350 workers at the University of Edinburgh have taken voluntary redundancy, according to the institution’s principal.

Evening Standard

Zander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of Lions squad announcement

There had been a general expectation that this year’s tour of Australia would include the largest contingent of Scots ever selected for Lions duty.

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Scottish university axes 350 members of staff as further cuts loom

Around 350 staff at the University of Edinburgh have accepted voluntary severance as part of sweeping efforts to reduce costs, but the…

The Guardian - UK

Serie A matches and Italy’s Women’s Six Nations game move due to pope’s funeral

Serie A leaders Inter will now host Roma on Sunday to avoid clashing with Pop Francis’s funeral, while Italy v Wales in the Women’s Six Nations has also been rescheduled

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of staff at Scottish universities paid more than First Minister

MORE than 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the First Minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Trams reaches 'major milestone' for new payment system

EDINBURGH Trams has announced it has reached a major milestone for its new “Tap on, Tap off” payment system ...

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The Independent UK

Second union at Edinburgh University ballots staff over proposed cuts

Unison has started a consultative ballot of 600 staff, while the University and College Union is carrying out a formal strike ballot of its members.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

The Universities and Colleges Union said the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of efforts to cut £140 million.

The National (Scotland)

Injury update: Duhan van der Merwe on track for Lions selection despite ankle concern

Duhan van der Merwe has learned that he is on track to return to action in May, meaning his British and Irish Lions hopes remain alive.

The Independent UK

Duhan van der Merwe’s British and Lions hopes given boost after injury update

Scans on an ankle injury suggest that the Scottish wing is in line to return ahead of the tour

The National (Scotland)

Lions call can wait: Pierre Schoeman focuses on delivering for Edinburgh

Pierre Schoeman will not allow the possibility of British and Irish Lions involvement this summer to distract him from helping Edinburgh enjoy a…

The National (Scotland)

Ben Vellacott has 'unfinished business' at Edinburgh

'Unfinished business' - Ben Vellacott reaction after agreeing new Edinburgh deal.

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Celtic keen for Hibs revenge as Nicolas Kuhn targets more cup glory

Celtic keen for Hibs revenge as Nicolas Kuhn targets more Scottish Cup glory.

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