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Staff at University of Edinburgh strike over proposed cuts

A union said university bosses had pulled back from commitments given in December.

Evening Standard · Mar 30

Edinburgh University lecturers walk out again in dispute over savings plan

The University and College Union has warned future action could see a marking and assessment boycott.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Pro-Palestine protest held at Scottish university despite calls to cancel

Students at Edinburgh University have taken part in a pro-Palestine protest despite calls from leadership and politicians to cancel ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2025

Edinburgh University opens voluntary redundancy scheme amid 'financial challenges'

The University of Edinburgh has opened a voluntary redundancy scheme for some staff, as it says the higher education sector is facing “urgent…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

Jewish leaders urge Edinburgh University to uphold antisemitism definition

Institution has said it is reviewing its support for IHRA’s definition as critics argue it restricts freedom of speech

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

Scottish university apologises for colonial past after slavery links review

THE University of Edinburgh has published a review into historic links to slavery and colonialism following four years of research, and have issued…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2025

University of Edinburgh publishes Race Review into colonialist past

The report has been published online, amid a public pledge to stamp address racial discrimination and inequality.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2025

Edinburgh University had ‘outsized’ role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds

Exclusive: Investigation finds one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities benefited from transatlantic slavery and was haven for white supremacist theories

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025

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

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

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025